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| | BIGpedia - Baptist - Encyclopedia and Dictionary Online |
 | | Landmarkism is the belief that Baptist churches and traditions have preceded the Catholic Church and have been around since the time of John the Baptist and Christ. | | | Baptists have played an important role in the struggle for freedom of religion and separation of church and state in England, the United States, and other countries, including many who were imprisoned and even died for their faith. | | | Other congregationalist churches include Anabaptists, Pentecostal, Congregationalist Churches, the United Church of Christ and many non-denominational churches. |
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http://www.bigpedia.com/encyclopedia/Baptist
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| | American Baptist Churches USA - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | "American Baptists believe that the Bible...is the Word of God...the final written authority...The primary purpose, of the Bible, is to point to Jesus Christ, the living Lord of the Church." | | | In 2000, this group was composed of 1,417,543 members in 5555 churches [source, Religious Congregations and Membership in the United States, 2000, Glenmary Research Center]. | | | The majority of churches in the north continued to work through loosely associated societies for missions and benevolence, until the formation of a new convention in 1907. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Baptist_Churches
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| | American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A. |
| | By the nineteenth century the success of the Baptists throughout the United States lead to pressure for a partial abandonment of the traditional Baptist church autonomy in favour of closer co-operation amongst churches. | | | The Northern Baptist churches, anxious to preserve congregational autonomy, preserved the original organisation of three separate societies. | | | While accepting the basic doctrines of Christianity, the Convention of the American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A. embraces a wide variety of theological viewpoints, particularly with regard to questions concerning the fallibility of scripture and the need for social action. |
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http://philtar.ucsm.ac.uk/encyclopedia/christ/esp/ambapt.html
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| | Our Denomination |
| | American Baptists are an ecumenical people, affiliated with both the National Council of Churches and the World Council of Churches. | | | First Baptist Church is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA, a mainline Protestant denomination of 1,500,000 members in 5,800 congregations, predominantly in the Northern part of the United States. | | | American Baptists also affirm the leadership of women in all areas of church life and ministry. |
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http://www.avalon.net/~fbcic/denomination.html
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| | United Mission American Baptist Churches USA |
| | The identity of the American Baptist family is built upon personal faith in Jesus Christ and on a deep commitment to mission. | | | The church is symbolized not by a building, but with people. | | | The words "united" and "mission" are rooted in the teaching of scripture and the experience of the early church. |
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http://www.aiii-grr-abc.org/unitedmission/umtext.htm
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| | Holy Spirit Renewal Ministries in the American Baptist Churches |
| | Baptists worshiped God in Spirit and in truth, witnessed boldly, and committed themselves to world missions. | | | Obeying God's call to be servant-leaders to other Baptists who were seeking renewal,we formed a national service association in 1982 and incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable religious organization -- supported solely by individual and church contributions (tax-deductible). | | | As the Lord knit us together in the unity of love during this outpouring of His Spirit, a Baptist renewal fellowship was born -- known as the Holy Spirit Renewal Ministries in American Baptist Churches (HSRM). |
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http://www.hsrm.org
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| | American Baptist News |
| | A house of worship and focus for the spread of the Gospel for 150 years, the Aldenville Baptist Church is honoring their special anniversary all this weekend. | | | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | | | Soloist Allie Smith, 10, from Grand Prairie Baptist Church, performs Sunday during the Festival of Praise at Trinity Baptist Church. |
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http://www.topix.net/religion/baptist
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| | Baptists Oregon - American Baptist Churches of Oregon -- Portland, OR |
| | American Baptists across Oregon are being called to prayer, as we seek God's vision and will for our Region. | | | Our churches are ethnically diverse — Anglo, African American, Inter-racial, Hispanic, and Asian — and are all committed to the unique witness of the Gospel we share as American Baptists. | | | The American Baptist Churches of Oregon represents 55 congregations and over ten thousand members who affiliate with the American Baptist Churches-USA. |
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http://www.vibrant-life.net
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| | Adherents.com |
| | "...the Church of God in Christ (3.7 million members) is already substantially larger than the United Church of Christ (1.7 million), the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. (2.9 million), the Episcopal Church (2.4 million), and the American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A. (1.6 million). | | | American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A. Zehavi, A.M. (editor) Handbook of the World's Religions. | | | American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A. South Dakota |
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http://www.adherents.com/Na/Na_20.html
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| | ABCVNH.org |
| | The American Baptist Churches of VT & NH is committed to resourcing leaders. | | | A local church congregation, on a journey together with Jesus, needs the same kind of direction from the Lord in setting their course. | | | All churches have “visitors,” regardless of church size. |
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http://www.abcvnh.org
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| | Mission |
| | The American Baptist Churches of Connecticut (ABCCONN) as a community of churches has been called to proclaim and make effective in all areas of life the love of God through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. | | | (g) Serve as the mission agency for the American Baptist Churches of Connecticut, including providing means for churches to support the ministry and mission of the churches on the state, national and international levels. | | | (i) Challenge the churches: (1) to expand their mission and ministry, and (2) to present the challenge and opportunity of professional church leadership to people with potential for this ministry. |
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http://www.abcconn.org/mission_statement.html
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| | E-Link -- News of the American Baptist Churches of Michigan |
| | We are leaving the 1950's church model behind and are open to the Holy spirit to create a church for the 21st century that honors our first century roots. | | | For a group of 4-6 persons from the same church the fee is $79.00 each, 7 or more from the same congregation and the fee is $69.00. | | | Other works ranging from spirituals to well-loved hymns will be performed, along with two pieces from the Russian Orthodox Church. |
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http://www.abc-mi.org/elink/200505.html
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| | Christian Century: Homosexuality debate strains ABC - American Baptist Churches of the U.S.A |
| | The surging debate over homosexuality and the churches is threatening to wash over yet another denomination, the American Baptist Churches. | | | The regional office has already taken action against one of the congregations - a new church in San Leandro, California - by withholding the church's mission funding. | | | At the same time, some liberal congregations that have joined a three-year-old association that welcomes gay, lesbian and bisexual persons are facing the prospect of being "disfellowshiped" from the denomination. |
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http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1058/is_n22_v111/ai_15699982
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| | Twenty First Century Truth and Testimony -- Sermons--Early English & American Baptist |
| | His first pastorate was that of a Separate church at Middleborough, to which he was ordained in 1748. | | | He went to New York in 1712, and the result of his preaching was the formation of the First Baptist Church in that State. | | | He was converted in 1741 during the Great New England Awakening, but did not join himself to the church until ten months later, and then with some hesitation, owing to the laxity of church discipline and its low state of religious feeling. |
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http://www.21tnt.com/archives_sermons/englishandamericanbaptist.htm
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| | Virginia Native American Southern Baptist Churches |
| | They go to church and learn about the Lord, how He loves them, and wants to be a part of their lives. | | | Every Wednesday, approximately 20 children and youth show up at the Custalow's house (which is right next door to the church) and the church for an afternoon and evening of recreation, crafts, bible study, and food. | | | The church is located next to the Sharon Indian School, which is now the Tribal offices. |
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http://nambnativeministries.org/va_churches.html
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| | CIR - Relationship with American Baptist Churches |
| | ABC General Council had appointed their committee of six to discuss with COB and others any matters which might be involved in the consideration of church union. | | | Back to Church of the Brethren Home Page | | | A section of the document also contains a general description and brief history of the Church of the Brethren, beliefs, and organization, as well as a list of advantages and disadvantages in merger prepared by the COB. |
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http://www.brethren.org/genbd/CIR/relationship.htm
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| | American Baptist Churches of the Great Rivers Region |
| | Max Klinkenborg announces (QuickTime) Natural Church Development as an emphasis of GRR work as to church revitalization. | | | Each church has a unique setting where our Lord has placed that particular faith family and a gift-mix orchestrated by our Lord. | | | Executive Minister Dwight Stinnett writes the churches concerning ministry to Katrina's victims. |
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http://www.abc-grr.org
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| | ABC-USA |
| | In partnership with the American Baptist Churches USA, the ABC-NJ remain committed to God's work in New Jersey, the nation, and the world! |
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http://www.flemingtonbaptist.com/about.html
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| | The American Baptist Churches of the Dakotas are people of faith in Jesus Christ in 56+ congregations. | | | If you are looking for a church home in the Dakotas, we pray that you will visit one of our congregations. | | | We are a people committed to mission and ministry where God has placed us in these two great states of North and South Dakota. |
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http://www.abc-dakotas.org
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| | American Baptist Churches Policy Statement on Ecology |
| | As Christians and faithful stewards, we bear the responsibility to affirm and support programs, legislation, research and organizations that protect and restore the vulnerable and the oppressed, the earth as well as the poor. | | | Because God is our deliverer, we must recognize sin and refuse to participate in it. | | | 10.-Seek ways and means to alert the churches to present and impending environment threats. |
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http://www.acton.org/ppolicy/environment/theology/baptist.html
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| | American Baptist Churches of the South |
| | Working with the ABC of the South, Smith assists individuals, churches and committees in looking at communities, interpreting the demographic information, and helping to develop church planting strategies. | | | "People who haven't walked through the doors of existing churches are drawn to the newness of a beginning church," he says. | | | According to Smith, research shows that church planting is the most effective tool for reaching people for Christ. |
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http://www.abcots.org/KerrySmith.htm
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| | American Baptist Churches of the Great Rivers Region |
| | This is a hands-on guide for people in congregations who need help in just about any area of church education. | | | The African American Jubilee Edition Holy Bible, Seeing and learning God's Word through the African American experience. | | | Thanks for dropping by - let us make some recommendations to you for church education materials. |
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http://www.abc-grr.org/images/ministries/christianeducation.htm
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| | American Baptist Churches USA |
| | Wonderful uplifting worship and workshops are planned as we seek to pursue the life long process of being conformed to the image of Christ. | | | On April 17-20, 2006, American Baptists from around the U.S. and around the world will gather for fellowship and renewal at the Wait on the Lord spiritual formation conference in sunny Orlando! |
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| | 2005-2007 rcl year aBc |
| | Some churches read the full Passion narrative on Maundy Thursday after Communion, so that, on Passion Sun., only a short segment of the long Gospel Text is chosen. | | | Currently the representatives are Rev. Alan Shumway (ABC of Maine) and Rev. Brad Berglund (Calvary Baptist Church, Denver, CO). | | | Some churches still use Violet/Purple for Advent, though Blue is now preferred, associated with the dominant themes of Advent (hope, the Jewish people, Mary, and royalty). |
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http://members.aol.com/ashes2fire/mss/lection.htm
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| | Pentecost Day A |
| | The Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms. | | | Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading, though most gospels texts/themes are found in the index. | | | Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost Sunday, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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http://www.textweek.com/yeara/pentecda.htm
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| | ABCNJ - American Baptist Churches of New Jersey - Home Page |
| | Our goal is to help our churches, pastors and regional ministries be faithful in service and healthy expressions of Christ& presence in our world. | | | An Appeal to All ABCNJ Churches: Responding to the Hurricane Katrina Disaster | | | Join our churches in praying for peace in the Middle East. |
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| | American Baptist Churches of New York State |
| | The churches witness to the living presence of Jesus in each community. | | | While serving in the Congo she felt called to attend seminary and enrolled at Central Baptist Seminary and graduated with a Master of Divinity degree. | | | She served three Churches as either Pastor or Interim Pastor. |
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| | Teaching Team |
| | She is an instructor at Mills College, Oakland, CA in the English Center for International students as well as Minister of Missions, Adult Education, and Prayer Ministries- First Covenant Church Oakland. | | | Courses: "Worship and Culture" at the Pacific School of Religion (Fall 2003) and "Race and Worship" at ABSW (Spring 2004). | | | Other ABSW faculty also have expertise in urban and multi-cultural ministries, preaching, Black church ministry, theology, and Bible. |
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| | ABC World Missions - |
| | ABCUSA is developing, as a service to our churches, the capability to accept online donations from members, directly to the church. | | | It helps us become a denomination centered in Christ, and generous in response to God's grace. | | | Would your church be interested in accepting tithes, offerings, or donations online? |
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| | Home Page for the American Baptist Churches of WI |
| | ABC of WI is a fellowship of persons, churches and organizations drawn together in the love of God as known in Jesus Christ. | | | Learn more about the upcoming ABCUSA eGiving Online Donation capabilities for your church. | | | We affirm our diversity of culture, gender, and theological perspectives as gifts for ministry. |
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http://www.abcofwi.org
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| | Institute For Biblical Research : IBR Annual Newsletter - 2004 |
| | People of the Spirit: Aspects of Luke?s View of the Church (London: SPCK). | | | April 1, 2005: Calvary Church, Souderton, PA: ?Theological Exegesis of Biblical Narrative,? | | | Books: Discourses in Matthew: Jesus Teaches the Church (St. Louis: Concordia, 2003). |
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http://www.ibresearch.com/page.asp?page_ID=29
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| | AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES OF OHIO |
| | We are about people and helping the local church make disciples for Jesus Christ. | | | discerning God's preferred future for the American Baptist Churches of Ohio. | | | This website is a collection of ministry information from all the ministry opportunities that the American Baptist Churches of Ohio provide as resources to the local churches affiliated with the American Baptist Churches of Ohio. |
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http://www.abc-ohio.org
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| | Denomination |
| | The American Baptist symbol is an adaptation of the Cross and Orb, expressing that Jesus is also in the world, reconciling people of all nations to God through Jesus' work on the Cross. | | | The Cross and Orb is an ancient Christian symbol of Jesus' present and future rule over the world. | | | The American Baptist denomination (official name: "American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A.") has 1.6-million members in 5,800 churches nationwide. |
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http://www.newlifebayarea.org/denomination.htm
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| | Area III: American Baptist Churches in Southeast Iowa |
| | to reflect the constituency of the churches of the Region, | | | Area III: American Baptist Churches in Southeast Iowa | | | Would you like to recieve news from local Area III churches? |
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http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/4314
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| | CrossSearch site: American Baptist Churches in the USA |
| | "American Baptists are proud of their heritage and eager to meet the challenges of being a people of God in a spiritually and physically needy world." | | | Box 455, Muskegon, MI 49443 1-231-773-3361 host, founder and parent organization of | | | CrossSearch site: American Baptist Churches in the USA |
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http://www.crosssearch.com/Churches_and_Denominations/Denominations/Baptist/2793.php
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| | There is a movement within local churches to develop leaders who live and lead like Jesus. | | | Would your church be interested in connecting with an excellent leadership training process the ABCPSW believes in so strongly that we are making a significant financial investment in order to make it available to you? | | | American Baptist Churches of the Pacific Southwest - Covina, CA |
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http://www.abcpsw.com
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| | North American Baptist Conference of Churches Main Page |
| | Registration brochures were mailed to your churches in August, so be sure to check for them. | | | Services for Churches Resources for Churches Church Leadership Intervention Purpose Driven | | | North American Baptist Conference of Churches Main Page |
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http://www.nabconference.org
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| | Death Penalty Religious: American Baptist Churches in the USA |
| | Death Penalty Religious: American Baptist Churches in the USA | | | Numerous secular and religious groups have recently taken positions in opposition to capital punishment. | | | in the U.S.A. Passed by the General Board of the American Baptist Churches, June 1977. |
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http://www.deathpenaltyreligious.org/education/statements/baptist.html
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| | American Baptist Home Mission: National Ministries Home Page |
| | National Ministries—a mission and discipleship organization of American Baptist Churches USA—exists to encourage life in Christ in and through persons, churches, organizations, and social systems. | | | We seek to be radically committed to Jesus Christ, resourcing mission partners to make disciples, equip leaders, and engage churches and organizations in bearing witness to the Good News in personal and public life. | | | American Baptist Home Mission: National Ministries Home Page |
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http://www.nationalministries.org
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| | American Baptist Churches of Alaska |
| | American Baptists in the 49th state appreciate the prayers and volunteer support of the entire denominational family as they seek to continue to model Christ's love in a demanding environment. | | | Church growth and new church planting are special emphases. | | | Today, mission in Alaska is organized and energized by members of local American Baptist churches, just as it is in other parts of the U.S. Currently, 14 American Baptist congregations, located throughout the state, reach out as ambassadors for Christ to Alaska's multicultural population. |
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http://www.shiloh2000.net/abca
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| | Mid American Baptist Churches |
| | Mid-ABC is the regional mission center for 150 congregations in Iowa and Minnesota, who are in affiliation with American Baptist Churches, USA. | | | To sign up, or for more information, click on a form below |
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http://www.sporg.com/servlet/IndRegister?orgID=720&view=type1
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