Baptism in the Jordan: A Group Experience
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Baptism in the Jordan: A Group Experience

Baptizing or reaffirming baptism as a group at the Jordan River is one of the most powerful moments a church family can share.

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There is something about the Jordan River. For a group traveling together, a baptism service here becomes a story told for generations.

Prepare the group before you arrive

Meet with those being baptized beforehand. Share testimonies in the weeks leading up to the trip so the whole group is invested.

The Holy Land
The Holy Land— where the text becomes terrain.

Choose a quiet stretch of the river

Yardenit is popular, but ask your guide about less crowded access points. A private service is far more meaningful than a crowded one.

Make it a group witness

Have the whole group stand on the bank and sing. The voices of your church family echoing across the water is unforgettable.

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