But conventions can be so much fun!
"Elders" in Baptist churches?
Discussion in 'Other Christian Denominations' started by ChurchofChristguy, Apr 27, 2019.
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ChurchofChristguy Member
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Does that mean you do not support missionaries from Baptist mission boards.
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I am age 71, older than most of my churchmates, including the pastor & deacons. Does that make me an "elder" or just a "senior citizen"? (I really don't care, either way.)
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How are you independent and SBC affiliated? Independent has always meant not denominationally affiliated. Autonomous yes, but you would need to explain independent to me.
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Is not every Baptist church supposed to be independent? Historically, Baptist churches do not cede authority to a hierarchical ecclesiological system. Even affiliations (like the SBC, FIRE, GARB, ABA, ARBCA) can be terminated at will.
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The phrase "independent Baptist" has an established meaning; it's signified not being affiliated with the Convention (Northern or Southern).
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If you are affiliated, you are not independent. Autonomous, but not independent.
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ChurchofChristguy MemberUnless of course he is a Reformed Autonomous Affiliated Independent Questioning (“RAAIQ”).
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I understand your point. I have a natural aversion to "group think" when it comes to Baptist associations. I am not saying that associations do not have value, it is just that I have seen too many churches reflexively follow the association consensus.
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Says who?
From Merriam-Webster:
1: not dependent: such as
a(1): not subject to control by others : SELF-GOVERNING
(2): not affiliated with a larger controlling unit , eg an independent bookstore
Are we affiliated - yes
Are we subject to control by the SBC/ABC/GARBC/CBA/ect NO, NO, NO!!!
Does your church support missionaries thur a mission board?
If so, did you know that many mission boards, when funds are received for a missionary -
the board takes a commission out?
Suppose you told the Mission board that any funds you sent - 100% must be applied to the missionary.
And they tell you NO!. If you continue to support that missionary thru that board - are you not subject to
control of a larger controlling unit?
You do realize that SBC churches are NOT required to give a certain amount or % to the local, State/Commonwealth or National Co-op program.
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