A Charismatic Baptismal Service

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 desired. Welcome and Prayer. The pastor or worship leader offers words of welcome and explains what is to take place. The pastor may want to explain the teaching that those being baptized received and may also want to explain in greater detail what baptism is all about. One of the pastors then leads in prayer, inviting the Holy Spirit to come and minister to those who are being baptized. Opening Worship. This part of the service is led by a worship leader with or without an additional worship t…