Get Connected
Whether you're brand new to faith, returning to church after a long time away, or ready to go deeper in your relationship with God, Bay West Church in Palm Bay, Florida is the place to start.
Getting connected at Bay West means connecting first with Jesus — and then finding your place in a community that will walk alongside you every step of the way.
Connect with Jesus
The most important connection you'll ever make is with Jesus Christ. At Bay West Church, we believe the Gospel — the Good News of Jesus — is for everyone, no matter your background, your past, or where you are in life. Here's what it means to take that first step of faith:
See the Gospel
See the Gospel explained in the video to the left.
Read about how to become a Christ follower, because it's as easy as A-B-C.
admit
Admit you are a sinner -- Everyone has done something wrong.
23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Romans 3:23 (NLT)
There is a penalty for sin.
23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 6:23
It's not how "bad" you think your sin is or if you've only done a "little" one, it's that you've sinned at all.
10 For the person who keeps all of the laws except one is as guilty as a person who has broken all of God’s laws.
James 2:10
You can't make up for it on your own.
5 He saved us because of his mercy,
and not because of any good things that we have done.
Titus 3:5
Believe
Believe on Jesus Christ - not just admit his existence, but put your trust in Him for how you live.
God made a way for us. His Son Jesus, came and lived as a man, did not sin at all and then died on a cross to pay the price for our sin.
16 God loved the people of this world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who has faith in him will have eternal life and never really die.
John 3:16 (CEV)
CONFESS
Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord
9 So you will be saved, if you honestly say, “Jesus is Lord,” and if you believe with all your heart that God raised him from death.
10 God will accept you and save you, if you truly believe this and tell it to others.
Romans 10:9-10 (CEV)
Then you are a follower of Jesus. God does it all, it's not based on how good you are or how capable you are.
8 You were saved by faith in God, who treats us much better than we deserve. This is God’s gift to you, and not anything you have done on your own.
9 It isn’t something you have earned, so there is nothing you can brag about.
Ephesians 2:8-9 (CEV)
Baptism at Bay West Church
Once you've made the decision to follow Jesus, baptism is your first step of public obedience. At Bay West Church, we practice believer's baptism — just as we see in Scripture, where people first made a decision to follow Christ and then were baptized publicly to declare that commitment. As Pastor Jim says, "there's nothing magical about the water." It's simply a powerful, meaningful declaration of your faith.
If you'd like more information on baptism, click here and learn more from our FAQ page on baptism.
Want to learn more or schedule a baptism? Fill out the form below and someone will contact you to help you through that process. That contact usually consists of a contact with one of our leaders who will talk with you about what baptism is, what it means and how you proceed forward.
Find Your Place at Bay West Church
Getting connected at Bay West goes beyond Sunday morning. There are many ways to get involved, grow in your faith, and find your community in Palm Bay and the surrounding area. Explore everything Bay West Church has to offer:
- KidZone – A safe, fun, faith-filled environment for children
- Students – Ministry for middle and high school students
- Life Groups – Small groups meeting throughout the Palm Bay area
- Next Steps – Find out what's next in your faith journey
- Serve – Use your gifts to make a difference
- Worship Team – Join our team of musicians and worship leaders
- Sunday Services – Join us every Sunday at 11:15am
11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up,
1 Thessalonians 5:11
just as in fact you are doing.