Baptism is a choice that we make as a sign of faith in Jesus Christ when we decide to repent from our sins and follow Him.
Baptism has been seen as optimal for many, however several verses in the Bible have mandated it (Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38, Acts 22:16 as well as several other verses).
Baptism by immersion serves as a sign that you are associating yourself with the Lord Jesus, repenting from your sins and are dying to your old, sinful life and being raised up into a new life in Christ. (Romans 6:4-8)
When you make the decision to be baptized, we can help you out!