NCC Unplugged Ask Us Anything Episode 1: Baptism, Staff Struggles and Candy Crush?
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Dec 3, 2025 This engaging session tackles personal struggles like anxiety and people-pleasing among church leaders. The panel dives deep into baptism, discussing readiness and the importance of conscious immersion. They also explore the concept of physical healing and stress the significance of community through small groups. Questions about suffering and God’s purpose are met with compassion and insight. Plus, get a humorous peek behind the curtain at what pastors notice during services, including those sneaky Candy Crush sessions!
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Leaders Are Vulnerable Too
- Church leaders openly shared personal struggles to show they aren’t "too good to be true."
- Jeff, Jonathan, Alison, Joshua, and Matt emphasized vulnerability and small groups for real community.
Simplicity Determines Baptism Readiness
- Do not overthink baptism; focus on whether you recognize sin and trust Jesus as the solution.
- If you want Jesus to be Lord of your life, that decision indicates readiness for baptism.
Clarify Past Baptism Before Membership
- Ask whether your original baptism was a conscious choice and whether immersion was the mode used.
- If you were baptized as an infant or by sprinkling, consider adult conscious immersion as a meaningful step.
