Southern Baptist: Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Southern Baptist?
There are hundreds of different kinds of Baptists. Not all are the same. Southern Baptists are Christians who voluntarily associate and cooperate together for a variety of reasons. The most important is our cooperation allows us to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with more people throughout the world. As we agree to cooperate on this task and other important endeavors we do so with the understanding that there are certain core beliefs that all of the Christians who participate in these efforts agree upon. ...
Are you Southern Baptist?
No, while we consider Southern Baptists our friends, we are an independent group. We call ourselves Baptists because we most closely align with what Baptists believe. We welcome people from all backgrounds and denominations to worship with and even to join our church if they agree with our basic doctrines.
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How were Southern Baptist missionaries affected?
Southern Baptist missionaries are safe and in place to minister to survivors.
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Is UBC a Southern Baptist Church?
UBC’s primary affiliation is with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. We also provide major funding to the Mississippi Baptist Convention. The Southern Baptist Convention and the Alliance of Baptist are also included in our church budget. Members are free to designate their giving to these groups.
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What are the convictions of The Southern Baptist Academy?
The Southern Baptist Academy believes that an education is incomplete without teaching the truth of the Holy Bible. All of our courses are thus imbued with the spiritual and intellectual truths that we glean from these sacred pages. Our Math curriculum speaks to God’s orderly Creation. Our homeschool English courses shed light on landmark works that glorify God with their quality and lasting artistic value. Our history courses chronicle man’s relationship with a God active in the events of history. ...
Is SMBC part of the Southern Baptist Convention?
A No. South Main was a Southern Baptist church for over ninety years, but has chosen to leave the Southern Baptist convention. We partner with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship for missions, human welfare, and education projects.
Source: www.smbc.org
What is Gateway Southern Baptist Bible Institute ?
We are a distance training center for Christians who desire a biblical education but do not have the time or resources to attend a college program (we are not a college and do not claim to be).
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What makes Southern Baptist work unusual?
"The timing of the relief work is going to be as important as the supplies we distribute," Julian said. "We want to help people immediately; that's always our first instinct. But we don't want to be just another relief agency. We want our work to have a face. We want to establish relationships so they see us as individuals who love and care.
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How is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary set up?
Southern Seminary is in many ways like a theological university. We have an outstanding undergraduate school, Boyce College, which is joined by four premier graduate level schools that make up the Seminary. These schools are: The School of Theology, The Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Church Growth, The School of Leadership and Church Ministry, and The School of Church Music and Worship.
Source: www.sbts.edu
How is your ministry affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention?
A full answer to this question almost requires an introduction to Baptist polity (or organization), but let's just say for now that Baptists come together from the "bottom up" rather than from the "top down". Because of this, there is no 'control' of our local ministry programs exercised by the Southern Baptist Convention or its agencies; we are a Kentucky Baptist organization. ...
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How many Southern Baptist does it take to change a lightbulb?
The whole congregation. The pastor sits back and does absolutely nothing regarding the work. A light bulb changing committee is formed to check into lightbulbs. Another committee is formed that actually goes about the changing of the bulb. The women of the church bring a potluck supper, and the deacons sit around and discuss how good the old lightbulb used to be.
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Is The Southern Baptist Academy an accredited private school?
Yes! The Southern Baptist Academy online home education is a private online Christian homeschool accredited by the National Private Schools Accreditation Alliance.
Does The Southern Baptist Academy adhere to any specific denomination?
Our online home education program is a Christian homeschool curriculum. All denominations of the Christian faith should find our curriculum to match up well with basic Christian doctrine.
What makes The Southern Baptist Academy unique?
The Southern Baptist Academy is a private, accredited online home education program. Graduating seniors will receive an official high school diploma, and all of our Christian courses are registered in the state of Texas. The Southern Baptist Academy provides all the lesson plans, portfolios, assignments, grading services, and teaching assistance from our professional Academic Counselors. Our Christian homeschool courses are available 24/7 and can be completed at the homeschooler’s own pace. ...
Are you a Southern Baptist Church?
Yes we are. We cooperate with over 36,000 churches in seeking to take the message of Jesus to the world! For more information www.sbc.net
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What is the doctrinal position of Gateway Southern Baptist Bible Institute ?
We are a conservative, evangelical institute. Our student body is interdenominational. Click Here for a complete doctrinal statement.
Source: www.gatewaybaptiststl.org
What is the Goal of Gateway Southern Baptist Bible Institute ?
We are dedicated to the purpose of training and educating persons for Christian service. Jesus Christ is the center of all our objectives. Our Mission Statement says it all: We exist to educate, equip, and validate those pursuing a deeper knowledge of God and their relationship to Him. We accomplish these goals by providing relevant biblical studies to those engaged in a journey toward Christian maturity.
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How do Southern Baptist differ from other Baptist denominations?
Southern Baptists hold to the same doctrines that distinguish Baptists from other denominations - believers baptism by immersion and the security of the believer. They are more general in doctrine concerning the second coming of Christ, allowing for a wide variety of views. Where many Baptists traditionally hold to a pre-tribulation rapture, Southern Baptists do not make this an issue. Southern Baptists emphasize the visible return of Christ. ...
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Why was the Southern Baptist Convention not invited to participate in the New Baptist Covenant?
While a number of the leaders in the New Baptist Covenant are members of Southern Baptist Churches, and individual Southern Baptists and Southern Baptist congregations are expected to participate in the Celebration, the SBC’s leadership has to date not been involved in this initiative. The organizations represented in the New Baptist Covenant are members of the North American Baptist Fellowship, an affiliate of the Baptist World Alliance. ...
Source: www.newbaptistcovenant.org
Is His House Ministries a Southern Baptist Church?
Yes we are. There are a variety of reasons for this. First of all, the Southern Baptist Convention financially supports the largest number of Protestant missionaries worldwide. We are committed to seeing people converted, healed and developed on a global scale and by being Southern Baptist we are a part of the significant work these missionaries do. ...
Source: www.hishouseonline.com
What is your relationship to the International Mission Board and the Southern Baptist Convention?
I partner closely with both IMB missionaries and SBC volunteers here in Manila. I am a member of an SBC church in the States and in Manila.
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How can our church affiliate with the Southern Baptist Convention?
In order for a church to affiliate with the SBC, it must "be in friendly cooperation with the Convention and sympathetic with its purposes and work, and be "a bona fide contributor to the Convention's work during the fiscal year preceding" (Article III, Southern Baptist Convention Constitution ). ...
Source: www.sbc.net
Does LifeWay Church Architecture work only with Southern Baptist congregations?
No, LifeWay is committed to being the best provider of services for Christ-following churches, regardless of denominational affiliation. A significant portion of our recent projects have been with non-Southern Baptist congregations, representing 10 different denominations.
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Do I have to be a member of Southern Hills Baptist Church to attend?
No, Celebrate Recovery is a ministry for anyone who is interested in a Christ centered recovery program that will enable them to recover from life’s hurts, hang-ups habits and addictions. There are attendees who are not members and/or do not attend Southern Hills Baptist Church . You are welcomed by our loving fellowship of believers to visit with us on Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m.
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How do students with ADD/ADHD perform at The Southern Baptist Academy?
Yes, The Southern Baptist Academy does accept homeschooling students with ADD/ADHD. Our online home education program does not provide any special services for special needs homeschoolers. However, many homeschooling parents find that our Christian curriculum is perfect for their homeschoolers because it allows them to work at their own pace. Free from distractions and peer pressures, students are able to focus closely on their work in a safe, comfortable, tranquil environment. ...
What Kind of Studies does Gateway Southern Baptist Bible Institute Offer ?
We offer correspondence studies at the certificate level. Click here for a sample study. Most of our courses involve you, the provided study guide, and a Bible with some other basic resources -- such as a Bible Dictionary and Bible Handbook. You can also take advantage of our online study resources . We include the Theophilus Bible software program with each certificate course that will give you everything that you need.
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Is Gateway Southern Baptist Bible Institute an accredited college ?
No on both counts. We are not a college, we are a Bible Institute and do not claim to offer college courses. We are also not accredited as we do not offer any type of degree programs, just certificates of completion.
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How do I qualify for Southern Baptist tuition and can I qualify if I am not a member of a Southern Baptist church right now?
In order to qualify for Southern Baptist tuition rates you must be a member in good standing of a Southern Baptist Church. If you join a contributing Southern Baptist Church during the semester you may qualify for Southern Baptist tuition for the following semester.
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Where can I find historic Southern Baptist writings?
Several of the most popular works have been reprinted and can be ordered from a variety of sources. We also have several works available in our library on our website.
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What is the relationship between Global Missions Project and missions organizations such as the International Missions Board of the Southern Baptist Convention?
We serve as a bridge ministry between missionaries in the field and those Southern Baptist musicians who are called to serve. We have fostered a good relationship with denominational and para-church organizations such as IMB/SBC, Campus Crusade for Christ, Operation Mobilization as well as independent mission partners to further their strategies for reaching the world for Christ. In addition, we work together to insure the right volunteer music groups are put into the right place of service. ...
Source: www.globalmissionsproject.com
