This act symbolizes one's dedication to God and is taken by those of responsible age who have made an informed decision.
Baptism is by complete water immersion.
All baptized members are ordained ministers and share in the preaching and teaching work. Witnesses are organized into congregations of up to 200 members. Spiritually mature men in each congregation serve as elders. A body of elders supervises each congregation. About 20 congregations form a circuit, and about 10 circuits are grouped into a district.