With few exceptions, when individuals are having a meaningful share in the Kingdom - preaching work and express a desire to be baptized, Christian elders hold discussions with them to make sure that they are believers who have made a dedication to Jehovah and who meet divine requirements for baptism.
Enamasti on nii, et kui inimene on osalenud märkimisväärselt Kuningriigi kuulutustöös ja väljendab soovi minna ristimisele, siis kogudusevanemad vestlevad temaga, et teha kindlaks, kas ta on usuinimene, kes on pühendunud Jehoovale ja kõlblik ristimiseks.