Baptism and denomination
Will a WELS pastor baptize an infant if he/she is going to be raised in a different denomination, one that does not baptize their infants normally?
A WELS pastor can baptize such a person, but the pastor will likely wonder why parents would want their child baptized when the church to which they belong denies infant baptism. Is it a matter of the parents holding to a belief that runs contrary to their church? If that is the case, they will want to be part of a church that teaches the truths of God’s word, including baptism, and which is consistent with their faith. Jesus instructed us to baptize and teach people “to obey everything I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:20). We are happy to baptize, but we understand from Scripture how important it is to follow up on baptism with correct instruction in God’s Word. Do speak to a WELS pastor in your community to receive more answers to your questions.