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Tag: Baptist Principles

The Role of the Leader in the Context of Congregationalism

Introduction One of the questions that always surfaces in the Baptist Principles class (at BTC) is the one relating to the role of the Pastor in a Church where the Principle of Congregational Church Government is upheld. They recognize that this principle can stifle good leaders and cause much frustration in their ministry. This same…
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What’s missing from our Baptist Principles

Recently, I had opportunity to discuss some finer points of the application of one of the Baptist Principles with a pastor friend. He happened to comment offhandedly, “I really think that our BU Statement of Principles could do with a freshen up and reworking.” I agree. In addition, I see two things missing from our…
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Brothers, teach your people what Baptists believe…

Dear church leaders I know its almost the end of the year and people are trying to find ways of lightening the load, but there is at least one more big thing that needs consideration. I believe it is of vital importance that we as a church leaders decide and ideally agree on some form…
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