A Parent-Child Dedication is a special moment in our worship gathering when parents publicly express their desire to raise their children to know, love, and follow Jesus. During this time, parents commit to pointing their children to Jesus through their words, their prayers, and their daily lives. They promise to teach God’s Word faithfully, model Christ-like character, pray consistently for their children, and create a home centered on the Lord.

At the same time, the church family commits to supporting, encouraging, and praying for these parents as they raise their children in the Lord.

What is a Parent-Child Dedication?

A child dedication is a verbal commitment that parents make before the Lord and the church body. It is a promise to raise their child in a way that honors God and reflects His truth.

In Deuteronomy 6:5-7, Scripture instructs us:

“You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.”

Parents are called to love God wholeheartedly and to intentionally teach their children to do the same in everyday life.

Ephesians 6:4 also reminds us:

“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”

Child dedication is a commitment to lovingly guide children with patience, wisdom, and biblical instruction.

What a Parent-Child Dedication Is Not

A child dedication is not baptism, and it is not a means of salvation. It does not save a child, nor does it guarantee salvation. Salvation is a free gift from God, received when a person personally recognizes their need for Christ and chooses to place their faith in Him.

Baptism is a separate and personal decision. It is a public declaration of faith made by someone who has chosen to follow Jesus. When a child is old enough to understand the gospel, respond in faith, and make a personal commitment to Christ, they may then choose to be baptized.

Child dedication, therefore, is not the day of salvation for your child—it is the day parents commit themselves to lead their child toward Christ faithfully.

Our 2026 Parent-Child Dedication services are scheduled for these Sundays.

• January 18
• May 10
• July 19
• November 1