Baptism is usually held where running water is present (such as a stream or lake), but church baptisteries or swimming pools are also used. If the baptism is held indoors, the baptism, ideally, should be part of a regular service where most of the congregation can be present as witnesses to the event.
People assemble as a group near the water (or in the front of the sanctuary). In addition to one or two ministers for the actual baptism, a worship leader is needed and additional readers, if...
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