Church Planting, Confession, and Baptism

What message would you give to church-planting pastors everywhere? Could you clarify your teaching on water baptism and its proper place? Is there still a role for confession (agreeing with God) in the daily life of a Christian? If so, what role does it play?

Tags: advice, church planting, confession, contentment, counsel, forgiveness, misery, pastors, repentance, salvation, water baptism