Researching Other Denominations
Look into other denominations, not just Baptist. There are many other beautiful denominations out there. These include Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican (similarly Episcopal), Methodist, Presbyterian, United Christian, Churches of Christ; Church of God and Assembly of God called "full gospel" (and other Pentecostal groups), "nondenominational" and many others.
Ask for their sheet of beliefs called fundamental beliefs, basic tenets, "Statement of Fundamental Truths", "What we believe", or such.
If you have decided that you are picking Baptist, make sure you do one last check. Compare Baptist theology to the Bible and to the early church to make sure you feel 100% on becoming a Baptist.
Decide which Baptist denomination you want to pick. There are many of them so it may take a while to decide. The biggest denomination of Baptist is the Southern Baptist Convention, so you may want to join them.
Finding a Church
Look online for a Baptist Church near you, and decide when to attend it.
Attend that particular church and decide whether you want to stay. If you decide you don't like it, look for other churches.
Inquiring
Talk to the Pastor about becoming Baptist, and he will give you instructions.
He'll ask you if you have accepted Jesus into your heart. If you have, you're all set with that part. If you have not, he may ask you to say a simple prayer accepting Jesus. After that you're done.
Next you want to get baptized, you may have already become Christian according to Baptists, but you have not become "baptist" yet. You will become a "baptist" when you're baptized. So make a date with the Pastor on when your baptism will be and then get baptized.
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