Q11: Who can perform baptism? Scripture gives no explicit rule but establishes community precedent; a parent can baptize a child

Mike notes Scripture gives no explicit rules about who can baptize. Precedents: (1) Jesus's disciples performed baptisms; (2) Paul had others baptize while he preached — senior leadership was not required; (3) Philip baptized the Ethiopian eunuch immediately on the road. Mike's principles: baptism ideally should be a public, community event linking the person to a local body of Christ; local church spiritual leadership should be present if possible; but flexibility is warranted by the randomness of real life. If immersion is truly impossible, pouring is valid. Conclusion: a parent can baptize a child.