Preparing for Your Water Baptism: A Step-by-Step Guide

Did you read my water baptism testimony? Are you convicted by the Lord to go be water baptized as well?

If so, please permit me to share a couple of tips as you prepare.

Firstly, there's nothing wrong with knowing why you're doing it. Even if it is simply to obey Christ's word in John 3:5;7 - Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit...You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’

Second, consider reading or watching a sermon/teaching on why water baptism is a good thing. I watched this video from the late minister Derek Prince -

And the sermon notes are available here - https://www.derekprince.com/sermons/427

Now on to some practical things to keep in mind.

Clothing: Please wear dark clothes because once you rise you'll be soaking wet and if you have light-colored clothing, it could become see-through. I wore black leggings with a long, loose sweater that would keep my hiney covered once I emerged from the water. I still wanted to look Christ-like and cute.

Body Products: if you will be baptized in a pool or large baptismal tub that others will also enter, consider wearing no or little makeup. The same goes for creams, perfumes, and hair products. The water can become quite filthy because of product buildup. Please keep this in mind for the brothers and sisters coming after you.

Hair: For the ladies who enjoy changing their hairstyle with a wig or two, consider wearing a cute scarf or turban when you go for baptism. After getting dunked, dry your hair with your towel and put a fresh wig on if you like. I recommend this because I can't imagine walking around with wet hair be it a wig or that which grows from the scalp. For context, it was below freezing outside when I got water baptized. Therefore this might not matter in warmer weather.

Here are a few things I packed in a bag when I went:

1. Towel

2. Change of clothes

3. Flip flops

4. Underwear

5. Socks

6. Plastic bags for wet clothes

That was it! After my baptism, I was not only overjoyed but I looked cute and was able to go out to celebrate with others afterward. It was such a blessed day.

I pray that if you choose to be water-baptized, you will be filled with even more of the Lord’s presence and grace. And that you will walk faithfully till He calls you home, IJMN Amen.