In season and out of season

4. We must understand the season of each sort of profession so that we don’t omit the season or do it unseasonably:

a. Profession by baptism, Lord’s Supper and church assemblies must be done in their season as directed by the ordained leaders of the churches.

b. Profession ‘by an innocent, blameless, obedient life is never out of season.’

c. Profession by conversation one to one and through acts of generousity/service etc. must be as the opportunities arise.

d. The whole tenor of the believer’s life should be holy and heavenly, fighting against sin & adorned with good works, that it is evident in all and to all that he is hoping in the life to come.

Notes on Baxter's Christian Directory, Part 3, Chapter 4 (p563)