Affiliations
Southern Baptist Convention
The New Hampshire Baptist Association
The Baptist Convention of New England
Lifeway Christian Resources
AWANA
What is a Southern Baptist Church?
It is the largest association of Christian churches in America. One out of every 10 churches is affiliated with the SBC—over 40,000 churches and 15 million members. This is more than most other denominations combined.
It is the most diverse association of churches.
SBC churches include every race, nationality, and ethnic group. Each Sunday, services are held in over 80 languages in the U.S.
It is one of the fastest growing groups.
The SBC baptizes over a 1,000 new Christians a day in the U. S. and begins nearly 5 new churches a day.
Why not just be an independent church?
We are an independent church. Every SBC church is completely independent.
There is no denominational control or hierarchy, as there is in some denominations.
Every church is self-governed and determines its own affairs. For example:
• Every SBC church choose its own pastor.
• Every SBC church owns its own buildings and assets.
• Every SBC church determines its own programs/ministries.
What are the advantages of affiliating with the SBC?
It allows us to identify with other Christians around the world who are known for their commitment to the Bible. Unlike other groups, the SBC has no man-made ‘creed’. The Bible is our only authority.
It allows our church to participate in the largest missionary organization
in the world. Through the SBC’s Cooperative Program, we help support 7,500
missionaries in 104 countries around the world.