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A Baptist is a Christian who subscribes to a theology and may belong to a church that, among other things, is committed to believer's baptism (as opposed to infant baptism) and, with respect to church polity, favors the congregational model^[1]. The term Baptist can also describe a local church, denomination, or other group of individuals made up of individual Baptists.

Baptists are historically characterized by individual and local church autonomy and a disavowal of creeds leading to wide diversity in beliefs and practices among individuals and groups who would call themselves Baptist. While the term Baptist has its origins with the Anabaptists, and was sometimes viewed as pejorative, the denomination itself is historically linked to the English Dissenter, Separatist, or Nonconformism movements of the 16th century.^[2]

Most Baptist churches choose to associate with denominational groups that provide support without control. The largest Baptist association, apart from the Baptist World Alliance, is the Southern Baptist Convention (which left the World Alliance in 2004), but there are many other Baptist associations. There are also autonomous churches that remain independent of any denomination, organization, or association.

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1. Interactivity Spells The Midas Touch in Web Design November 06, 2009 Interactivity Spells The Midas Touch in Web Design The telltale signs of a sea change in website design using rapid interactivity are beginning to show. Success stories of interactive websites are emerging in different parts of the world. With minimal cost and effort, designers of these sites are adding the midas touch. Who are these web designers? What are they doing differently? Interactive websites present their message in a very attractive and engaging way. Considered the American Baptist Church web site, which presents the Call to God in way that is sure to attract and engage the yo... (read more) Author: vikas joshi1

2. Who is Paul Orberson and FHTM - Fortune Hi Tech Marketing? November 05, 2009 One of the best network marketers in the industry is none other than Paul Orberson. His story typifies the rags-to-riches journey that has surprised many network marketers. Orberson's story is classic American and captures the spirit of the dreams that many network marketers pursue today. Orberson's Humble Origins There was no silver spoon in Orberson's mouth when he was born. After all, pastors of small Baptist churches in Kentucky aren't typically the rich and the famous. Pastor Orberson of the Beech Creek Baptist Church was Paul's dad. He raised his son with high morals and a good... (read more) Author: Karen Stearns

3. This Could Be Your Grandpa: Indirect Euthanasia Via Health Insurance? October 31, 2009 A sad story in Miami, Florida regarding health insurance was recently brought to my attention. It highlights the flaws inherent in both public and private health insurance plans, and is an example of why healthcare reform is so important. A friend of mine has an ailing grandfather, named Benito Jimenez. Benito's daughter, Maria Conroy cares for him 24/7, and has taken charge of navigating the complexities of his insurance coverage. Her 85-year-old father has Medicare, but also has a Medicare Advantage administered by Humana. This would seem like an ideal compromise of the government and corp... (read more) Author: Yamileth Medina

4. Norton and Anthem dispute over, but will relationships with patients mend? October 29, 2009 Amy De Renzo was angry when she learned a severed contract between Norton Healthcare and health insurer Anthem would keep her from delivering her second baby at Norton Suburban Hospital She?d ?had a good experience? when her first son was born there two years before and was planning to go back. But De Renzo reluctantly switched to Baptist Hospital East ? and was won over by the nurses who cared for her and her son Grey, born Oct. 2. ?I felt like they really cared that this was a very important life that was coming into the world, and that I was a very important patient,? s... (read more) Author: Health Insurance

5. The Dangers of Discipleship October 22, 2009 The Dangers of Discipleship A sermon on Mark 8:27-38 Then Jesus and his disciples set out for the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he was asking his disciples, "Who do people say I am?" They answered him, "Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, and still others one of the prophets." Then he began to ask them, "But who do you say I am?" Peter answered him, "You are the Christ!" Jesus sternly ordered them not to tell anyone about him. Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man would have to suffer a great deal and be rejected by the elders, the high priests,... (read more) Author: DavidB Smith

6. Church insurance providers fear health-care reform October 17, 2009 Like most health-care executives, O.S. Hawkins is keeping a close eye on Congress these days. And he's not sure he likes what he sees. Hawkins is president of GuideStone, the Southern Baptist health insurance and pension plan for ministers. He'd like to see health-care costs cut but fears reform might unintentionally put GuideStone and other denominational insurance plans out of business. Hawkins was in Nashville last month for a meeting of Southern Baptist Convention leaders. He told them health-care reform is a major issue for the Church Benefits Association, made up of more than 30 d... (read more) Author: Health Insurance

7. Federally mandated health insurance to be avoided, audience told October 08, 2009 Federally mandated health insurance should be avoided at all costs, three Republican legislators told several hundred people at Arrow Heights Baptist Church on Tuesday night. State Sen. Bill Brown and Reps. Mike Ritze and John Trebilcock, all of Broken Arrow, said health-care reform bills being debated in Congress are financially unfeasible and are threats to individual freedom. ?It all comes down to one word ? liberty,? said Trebilcock, ?the liberty to not have health care (insurance) if you don?t want it.? One element of the proposals under discussion are financial penalties... (read more) Author: Health Insurance

8. Information on Body Building and How to Get Ripped Guide! October 05, 2009 Guide on how to get ripped and receive the body you only dream of. To obtain a world classify fitness body, you have to be muscular, symmetrical and balanced, and gain a well defined six-pack, but generally importantly, you have to become ripped and shredded to the bone! If you do not know how to get ripped fast, don't you worry about a thing because i will guide you to a great weight training system that dose a excellent job. Proper diet and aerobic working out will assist in getting a ripped, beach worthy body by next summer, by clicking here For more information on how to get ripped fast ... (read more) Author: thomas baptist

9. The Best Banana Pudding I have ever had October 01, 2009 I just couldn’t say my favorite phrase this time…. by LISA on SEPTEMBER 20, 2009 When I was in middle school, I had a Sunday School Teacher at Eastdale Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama named Sandy Frederick. Mrs. Frederick took the time to share with me that my value was based on the constant truth that I belong to God – still the most valuable thing I have ever learned. A few years back Mrs. Frederick’s neighbor was Mike Kolen, formerly known as “Captain Crunch” of the Auburn Tigers and the Miami Dolphins. Every time Mrs. Frederick baked Mike his favorite chocolate chip ... (read more) Author: Lisa Vickery

10. Memphis City Schools officials consider new health insurance : Jane Roberts September 21, 2009 Employees and retirees of Memphis City Schools will likely be covered by Cigna and served by Methodist Healthcare next year in an insurance change the board of education is expected to approve next Monday. Under the recommendation presented Monday night, the district would save $15.7 million a year by moving from a plan that offers care at all local hospitals to one that limits employees and retirees to a handful of hospitals, but does not include Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp. Employees are not expected to see an increase in premiums this year if the change is adopted. The recom... (read more) Author: Health Insurance

11. Who Is Using Your Mouth? By Rodney Howard Brown September 18, 2009 Now when Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His followers, Who do folks say the boy of Man is? Fourteen And they answered, Some say John the Baptist ; others say Elijah ; and others Jeremiah or one of the soothsayers. Fifteen He said to them, But who do you [yourselves] say that I am? 16 Simon Peter answered, you're the Christ, the boy of the living God. Seventeen Then Jesus answered him, blessed ( content, fortunate, and to be envied ) are you, Simon Bar-Jonah. For flesh and blood [men] have not made public this to you, but My pop Who is in heaven. Eighteen And I ... (read more) Author: Ned Bond

12. 1.2 Million Sign Anti-Health Care Bill Petition to Congress : Michelle A. Vu September 11, 2009 A prominent Southern Baptist leader and well-known Christian radio hosts will deliver a massive petition with 1.2 million signatures opposing the current health care bill to Congress Wednesday. Using an ambulance and gurneys, Richard Land, president of the Southern Baptist Convention?s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, and Salem Radio Network hosts will transport printed copies of the petition to the U.S. Capitol. Boxes of the petitions will be presented to Sens. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) and Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) at a news conference this afternoon scheduled just hours befor... (read more) Author: Health Insurance

13. Hospital pricing in South Florida confuses and dismays : JOHN DORSCHNER September 10, 2009 When Robert Dollar entered Baptist Hospital, he knew precautions had to be taken, because he would be slightly radioactive from taking a tablet intended to rid himself of any remaining cancer cells after having his thyroid removed. That's why a hospital worker wrapped the light switches, telephone receiver, door handles and a portion of the floor with plastic sheeting. Charge for the wrapping: $2,518. Total bill for his 45-hour stay: $23,396.30. Irate when he saw the bill, Dollar wrote to the hospital: ``As our nation struggles to understand why it pays almost twice as much per... (read more) Author: Health Insurance

14. Rwanda Working with Finland on Genocide Trial September 02, 2009 The Rwandan government is offering subdued praise for the Finnish trial of a former Rwandan Baptist pastor suspected of genocide crimes. Rwandan leaders say although they should be handling the case, Finland's decision to prosecute the suspect is a step towards justice. The trial of Francois Bazaramba began Tuesday in Finland. The former pastor is being tried for allegedly organizing the killing of 5,000 people during the 1994 Rwandan genocide.The suspect arrived in Finland in 2003 seeking asylum, but has been under custody by authorities since 2007. The country has refused to extradite the ... (read more)

15. Scotch or Bourbon? August 18, 2009 It is a well-rounded argument that the Scottish has the market sewn up as far as making the best product on the planet; however there are a few studs in other stables worth a mention. Bourbon has long been associated with Kentucky and for good reason as it is the state where this craft was first developed. Elijah Craig a Baptist minister in the late 18th century in Georgetown Kentucky unveiled to farmers and townsfolk alike the first Bourbon whiskey where the trend just took off. It is said that even the father of the great Abraham Lincoln got into the action. European settlers brou... (read more) Author: Garland Drake

16. Why now? August 18, 2009 "Do you not say, ‘Four months more and then the harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest. Even now the reaper draws his wages, even now he harvests the crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may be glad together." Kim and I understood five years ago that God was calling us to Lebanon. As an act of obedience, we applied to the International Mission Board to be appointed as missionaries. For reasons that I will cover in another blog, that didn't work out. We took that as a sign that the time wasn't right yet, and settled back in... (read more) Author: Chris Todd

17. Christ the Savior of the Body but Which One - the Matter of Timing? August 10, 2009 In Eph. 5:23 we read where Paul says “Christ is the head of the church; and he is the savior of the body.” This passage is clear cut and easy to understand save for one thing – what body is it he is the savior of? Is it the Baptist church, the Lutheran, the Methodist, the Nazarene, or one of the hundreds of others that could be named? Many would say it is all of them taken collectively. It is a subject worthy of consideration, an important study, for if we do not get it right we will be found outside the body Jesus’ is saving at the last day. It is important that we understand that wh... (read more) Author: Denny Smith

18. Was Prophet Yahya Beheaded? July 03, 2009 Was Prophet Yahya John the Baptist Beheaded? by Agron Belica©2008 Prophet Yahya could not have been beheaded as has been stated by many Muslim and Christian scholars. In regards to Jesus in the Quran we read: “Peace on me the day I was born, the day that I die, and the day I will be raised up again.” The verse states that Jesus was given safety and security in these three situations. But what about Yahya ibn Zechariah? We find the same description for him as we find for Jesus, Peace on him the day he is born, the day he dies, and the day he is raised up again. ... (read more) Author: Agron Belica

19. Shubbiha: Mistaken Identity? July 03, 2009 SHUBBIHA Mistaken Identity? © By Agron Belica Edited and Annotated by Jay R. Crook, Ph.D. [1] And because of their saying: ‘We slew the Messiah Jesus son of Mary, God’s Messenger— They slew him not nor crucified him, but it appeared so [shubbiha[2]] unto them; and lo! Those who disagree concerning it are in doubt thereof; they have no knowledge thereof save pursuit of conjecture; they slew him not for certain. (Q. 4:157) “Although Muslims belie... (read more) Author: Agron Belica

20. THE PROPHET YAHYA July 03, 2009 Prophet Yahya (John the Baptist) Agron Belica©2008 The Quran mentions the prophets as having special names and qualities. For example, Prophet Muhammad is called the Seal of the Prophets (33:40) and a mercy for the worlds (21:107). Abraham is called Imam (2:124), the friend of God (4:125), a model to the world (16:120), one who is forbearing and repentant (11:74), a monotheist (16:123). Isaac is also given the quality of an Imam (21:73) who has power of vision (38:45). Aaron is called a minister (20:29); he is blessed with eloquence (28:34) and he is sent with signs and manifest autho... (read more) Author: Agron Belica

21. Repentance - How Can I Be Sure? May 06, 2009 The words repent and repentance are Bible words, words hardly ever used outside of a religious context. In reading one’s New Testament, beginning with the gospel accounts, the first preaching that is recorded is that of John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matt. 3:2 NKJV) In Matt. 4:17 we see Jesus preaching the exact same message. The call to men from inspiration from the very beginning of the unfolding of the New Testament was a call to repentance. Jesus said it was a matter so important that it was repent or perish, an eit... (read more) Author: Denny Smith

22. Boise Museums About Communities April 30, 2009 Among Boise's many featured and famous museums are the Idaho Black History Museum and the Basque Museum and Cultural Center. These two museums differ from the rest of the museums in Boise by dedicating itself to the history and culture of their respective communities. The Idaho Black History Museum was founded in 1995, built to educate people about the history and culture of African Americans, especially the African Americans from Idaho. It now stands at the former St. Paul Baptist Church Building at Julia Davis Park. St. Paul is one of the two African American churches founded by the B... (read more) Author: Anna Poelo

23. Support Generations Adoptions April 24, 2009 Generations Adoptions 400 Schroeder Drive Waco, TX 76706 1-866-530-HOPE(4673) April 21, 2009 About Generations Adoptions Generations Adoptions is a non-profit Christian based adoption agency located in Waco, Texas. They are part of the National Christian Adoption Fellowship. Domestic and International adoptions are available depending on the preference of the adoptive families. Hope Gala hosted by Generations Adoptions Generations Adoptions will host the Hope Gala Nov. 3, 2009, in First Baptist Woodway. It will be an opportunity to raise money to keep p... (read more) Author: jhoanna peterson

24. Atlanta's Newest City...Dunwoody March 13, 2009 Dunwoody is the latest of the many suburbs of Atlanta to claim independence through residential voting and establish itself as an official city. Although the City of Dunwoody officially began operations on December 1, 2008, the area was founded in the early 1830’s and named for Major Charles Dunwoody. The first church and private school in unincorporated Dunwoody was Ebenezer Primitive Baptist Church established in 1829. The still active church is located at the intersection of Roberts Drive and Spalding Drive. Dunwoody is located in Dekalb County just north of the Atlanta city perimeter,... (read more) Author: Julian Bryce

25. Fetus: I Hope He Changes His Mind January 26, 2009 On the internet, that last bastion of free speech, a cartoon is going around of a frightened unborn child cocooned in a uterus. The caption says “I hope he changes his mind.” The “he” is an obvious inference to Barack Obama and his first act as president. Is it fair? The question is rhetorical. Obviously liberally minded Americans think Obama’s policies are all just peachy keen and conservative Americans are trying to hold back the urge to regurgitate. Pragmatically speaking, if we could suspend the question of right and wrong, is the unborn child any safer? Liberal or conservative, there... (read more) Author: Michael Bresciani

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