Sure, why not?
Sincere repentance and surrender of one's life to Jesus Christ makes one rapture ready.
Water Baptism is to be done in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ (in whatever form) The initial receiving of the baptism of the Holy Ghost is evidenced by speaking in tongues.
Water baptism and HGB are necessary. The question is, necessary for what?
My answer is obedience and power.
There you have it. That's where I stand and I'm stickin' to it!