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List Of State And Other Conventions Associated With The Southern Baptist Convention
This list of state and other conventions associated with the Southern Baptist Convention contains those geographically based conventions and associations that associate with the Southern Baptist Convention. State conventions State conventions associated with the SBC include:Southern Baptist ConventionState and Local Associations sbc.net, USA, retrieved June 8, 2021 * Alabama Baptist Convention * Alaska Baptist Convention * Arizona Southern Baptist Convention * Arkansas Baptist State Convention * California Southern Baptist Convention * Colorado Baptist General Convention * Dakota Baptist Convention * Florida Baptist Convention * Georgia Baptist Convention * Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention * Illinois Baptist State Association * State Convention of Baptists in Indiana * Baptist Convention of Iowa * Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists * Kentucky Baptist Convention * Louisiana Baptist Convention * Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware * Baptist State Convention ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southern Baptist Convention
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is a Christian denomination based in the United States. It is the world's largest Baptist denomination, and the largest Protestant and second-largest Christian denomination in the United States. The word ''Southern'' in "Southern Baptist Convention" stems from its having been organized in 1845 in Augusta, Georgia, by white supremacist Baptists in the Southern United States who were supportive of enslaving Americans of African descent and split from the northern Baptists (known today as the American Baptist Churches USA). During the 19th and most of the 20th century, the organization played a central role in the culture and ethics of the South, supporting racial segregation and the Lost Cause of the Confederacy; it denounced interracial marriage as an "abomination", citing the Bible. In 1995, the organization apologized for its initial history. Since the 1940s, the SBC has spread across the states, having member churches across the co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baptist Convention Of Maryland/Delaware
The Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware (BCMD) is a group of churches affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention located in the U.S. states of Maryland and Delaware. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland Columbia is a census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland. It is one of the principal communities of the Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area. It is a planned community consisting of 10 self-contained villages. Columbia began with ..., it is made up of about 510 churches and 11 Baptist associations. Associations * Arundel Baptist Association * Baltimore Baptist Association * Blue Ridge Baptist Association * Delaware Baptist Association *Eastern Baptist Association *Mid-Maryland Baptist Association *Montgomery Baptist Association *Potomac Baptist Association *Prince George’s Baptist Association * Susquehanna Baptist Association * Western Baptist Association Affiliated organizations * Baptist Family and Children’s Services of Maryland: an organization ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baptist General Convention Of Oklahoma
The Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma (BGCO), now known simply as Oklahoma Baptists, is a group of churches affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the convention is made up of 41 Baptist associations and around 1,750 churches as of 2020. Name change In 2019 the BGCO began operating under the name "Oklahoma Baptists," while retaining the legal name Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. The stated mission of Oklahoma Baptists is to "encourage one another to advance the Gospel." While rebranding in 2019, the convention also reorganized into two ministry groups, the Ministry Resource Group and the Ministry Partners Group. Through these groups, the convention provides services to Southern Baptist-affiliated churches throughout Oklahoma in over 30 different ministry efforts, including chaplaincy, childhood, student and collegiate ministries, disaster relief, senior and single adult min ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
State Convention Of Baptists In Ohio
The State Convention of Baptist in Ohio (SCBO) is a group of churches affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention located in the U.S. state of Ohio. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the convention is made up of 16 Baptist associations and around 725 churches as of 2010. Affiliated Organizations *Ohio Baptist Foundation Ohio () is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Of the fifty U.S. states, it is the 34th-largest by area, and with a population of nearly 11.8 million, is the seventh-most populous and tenth-most densely populated. The sta ... *'' Ohio Baptist Messenger'' * Metro-Columbus Bible Institute * Seneca Lake Baptist Assembly References External linksState Convention of Baptist in Ohio official website Baptist Christianity in Ohio Conventions associated with the Southern Baptist Convention {{Ohio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northwest Baptist Convention
The Northwest Baptist Convention (NBC) is a group of churches affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention located in the Northwest United States (Washington, Oregon, and the panhandle of Idaho). Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington Vancouver is a city on the north bank of the Columbia River in the U.S. state of Washington, located in Clark County. Incorporated in 1857, Vancouver has a population of 190,915 as of the 2020 census, making it the fourth-largest city in Was ..., the convention is made up of 15 Baptist associations and around 480 churches as of 2010. The group was at one point called the Baptist General Convention of Oregon-Washington, but has changed its name since the 1950s. Affiliated Organizations *''The Northwest Baptist Witness'' - the newspaper of the Northwest Baptist Convention *The Northwest Baptist Historical Society *Northwest Baptist Foundation References External linksNorthwest Baptist Convention [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baptist State Convention Of North Carolina
The Baptist State Convention of North Carolina (BSCNC) is an autonomous association of Baptist churches in the state of North Carolina. It is one of the state conventions associated with the Southern Baptist Convention. Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, the convention is made up of 77 Baptist associations and around 4,300 churches . The convention is led by three officers, elected annually during the annual meeting of the convention. The three officers elected to serve the convention for 2022 are: President, Dr. Micheal Pardue (First Baptist Church, Icard), and First Vice-president, Rev. Quintell Hill (Multiply Community Church, Monroe) and Rev. Jason Miller (Dutch Cove Baptist, Canton). The convention is also led by an Executive Director-Treasurer (EDT). The current EDT is Rev. Todd Unzicker, Georgia Bulldog fan, who was elected by the convention in May 2021. History The convention was founded on March 26, 1830, in Greenville. One of its thirteen founders was Thomas Mere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baptist Convention Of New York
The Baptist Convention of New York (BCNY) is a group of churches affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention located in the U.S. state of New York, Northern New Jersey, and Connecticut. Headquartered in East Syracuse, New York East Syracuse is an incorporated village and a suburb of the City of Syracuse in eastern Onondaga County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 U.S. census, the village had a population of 3,084. It is located immediately east of Syracuse, i ..., the convention is made up of 8 Baptist associations and around 423 churches as of 2010. Affiliated organization * BCNY Foundation - Assist with the financial needs of the convention References External linksBaptist Convention of New York Baptist Christianity in New York (state) Conventions associated with the Southern Baptist Convention Baptist Christianity in New Jersey Christianity in Connecticut {{baptists-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baptist Convention Of New Mexico
The Baptist Convention of New Mexico (BCNM) is a group of churches affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention located in New Mexico ) , population_demonym = New Mexican ( es, Neomexicano, Neomejicano, Nuevo Mexicano) , seat = Santa Fe , LargestCity = Albuquerque , LargestMetro = Tiguex , OfficialLang = None , Languages = English, Spanish ( New Mexican), Navajo, Ke .... Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the convention is made up of 13 Baptist associations and around 325 churches as of 2010. Affiliated organizations *'' The Baptist New Mexican'' - the state newspaper * Church Finance Corporation * Inlow Baptist Camp and Conference Center * New Mexico Baptist Children's Home * New Mexico Baptist Foundation * Sivells Baptist Retreat and Conference Center References External linksBaptist Convention of New Mexico Baptist Christianity in New Mexico Conventions associated with the Southern Baptist Convention {{Christian-org-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baptist Convention Of New England
The Baptist Churches of New England (BCNE) is a network of churches located in New England and affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. Headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts, the convention is made up of around 370 churches as of 2018. The Baptist Churches of New England was founded in 1983 and subscribes to the theological beliefs expressed in The Baptist Faith and Message (2000). Affiliated organizations * Baptist Foundation of New England References External linksBaptist Convention of New England New England
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Nevada Baptist Convention
The Nevada Baptist Convention (NBC) is a group of churches affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention located in the U.S. state of Nevada. Headquartered in Reno, Nevada Reno ( ) is a city in the northwest section of the U.S. state of Nevada, along the Nevada-California border, about north from Lake Tahoe, known as "The Biggest Little City in the World". Known for its casino and tourism industry, Reno is the ..., the convention is made up of 3 Baptist associations as of 2023. Affiliated organizations * Nevada Baptist Foundation *'' The Nevada Baptist'' - the state newspaper External linksNevada Baptist Convention References Christianity in Nevada Conventions associated with the Southern Baptist Convention {{Baptists-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montana Southern Baptist Convention
The Montana Southern Baptist Convention (MSBC) is a group of churches affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention located in the U.S. state of Montana. Headquartered in Billings, it is made up of about 140 churches and 6 Baptist associations. Associations * Big Sky Association * Glacier Baptist Association * Hi-Line Association * Treasure State Baptist Association * Triangle Baptist Association * Yellowstone Baptist Association Affiliated organizations * The Baptist Foundation of Montana: the foundation offers investment management services to the Montana Southern Baptist Convention, associations, and member churches * '' The Montana Baptist'': the e-newspaper of the convention * montana.e-quip.net: an on-line learning community * Yellowstone Baptist College: a learning institution founded in 1974 to provide Christ-centered education References External links MSBC Official WebsiteYellowstone Baptist College Website Montana Montana () is a state in the Moun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Missouri Baptist Convention
The Missouri Baptist Convention is the state convention of Southern Baptists in Missouri. Headquartered in Jefferson City, it operates as a network of nearly 1,800 independent Southern Baptist churches, which are divided into eight regions and 60 Baptist associations. Missouri Baptists elect an executive board that oversees the convention's ministries, which in turn are carried out by the Missouri Baptist Convention staff. Leadership Convention officers Missouri Baptist churches send messengers to an annual meeting to nominate and elect convention officers. The 2020–2021 convention officers are: *President: Jon Nelson *First Vice President: Chris Williams *Second Vice President: Lane Harrison *Recording Secretary: Jason Marlin Executive board The executive board is responsible for overseeing the missionary, educational, and benevolent work of the convention. Messengers from Missouri Baptist Convention churches elect board members from each of the state's eight regions to serv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
