1 Pet 3 calls it the answer of a good conscience toward God. It clears your slate with God. Spiritually speaking, it is like everything done before is completely erased. Practically, you will sit down in the water, be told to hold your breath briefly, be fully immersed, and then brought back up. The baptism itself usually takes only a couple of minutes.

Yes, your body will briefly be completely placed in the water.

They will say, “In Jesus’ name,” and ask if you believe that Jesus died and rose again for your sins.

Possibly, but we will do our best to warm it.

Other young people who have been trained to perform baptisms and serve in their local churches.