61. Jack Tarver Library - History Of Gerogia Baptists In Georgia 27 (2) The general association of regular baptist churches maintains an extensive missionary, educational, publication, and benevolent ministry worldwide. http://tarver.mercer.edu/archives/GaBaptists.php

Find Materials GALILEO Library Catalog A-Z eJournal Locator ... Special Collections History of the Baptists in Georgia, 1733 to Present Table of Contents Early Baptists Georgia Baptist Convention (GBC) Seventh-Day Baptists Free Will Baptists ... Notes Introduction. From our beginnings, Baptists have actively favored the Lordship of Christ, the authority of the Bible rather than ecclesiastical tradition, believer's baptism, the priesthood of all believers, the gathered and congregational church, local church autonomy that encourages associationalism/ connectionalism, the separation of church and state, and religious liberty. Nevertheless, from virtually the start here in Georgia, diversity has also marked our denominational lifea fact that will be made clear as this essay continues. It seems that, in this state as elsewhere, the only time that Baptist is singular is when we are talking about one Baptist. Early Baptists. In 1733, one or two Baptists arrived on the boat with James Oglethorpe: William Calvert, a lay preacher, and his wife, who might have shared his faith. Others soon followed, totaling probably fewer than 140 by 1770. In 1772 the first continuing Baptist church, Kiokee near Appling, was founded; twelve years later the first Baptist association in the state, the Georgia Association, appeared. As the new century opened, there were about 4,700 Baptists, gathered in 72 churches, with 3 district associations that included 90 percent of the total Baptist population. When the new nation was formed in 1776, about .52 percent of all Georgians were Baptist. In 1800 the figure stood at about 3 percent.[1]

62. Chaplain Corps (CHC) (4105) DCO Page 02 Fundamental Methodist Church. 17 General Association of General Baptists. 18 general association of regular baptist churches. 19 General Church of the http://www.kellybeamsley.com/military/usnr/processing/dco_ist/4105_chaplain.html

Chaplain Corps (CHC) (4105) Application J ob Description As a part of the Navy Reserve Chaplain Corps - which includes ministers, priests and rabbis - you will provide spiritual leadership, offer pastoral counseling, teach religious education and conduct religious services for members of the sea services and their families. Officers in this vital role may serve alone, or as part of a team of clergy. Basic Education Requirements To qualify, candidates must complete basic reserve military orientation training at the Naval Chaplain School in Newport, RI. Classes are held three times each year, beginning in January, June and September. Training may be divided into two sections. All candidates are required to complete their training within two years of commissioning. All candidates must possess a bachelor's degree (120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours) and a graduate degree (72 semester hours or equivalent) from an accredited institution. No less than 36 of the 72 hours must be in theological/ministry and related studies, consistent with the respective religious tradition of the applicant. Endorsement by an ecclesiastical agency recognized by the Armed Forces Chaplains Board is also required. Contact officials of your religious body to determine if you are eligible for endorsement.

63. Berea Baptist Church The church was received into the fellowship of the general association of regular baptist churches, June 24, 1968. The parsonage on Center Street was sold http://www.pchswi.org/archives/church/berea_baptist.htm

Malcolm Rosholt Online Archives Search this web site PCHS Main Archives Biographies ... Sports Or Write to us at: Portage County Historical Society P O Box 672 Stevens Point WI 54481 Berea Baptist Church THE CHURCH HISTORY OF BEREA BAPTIST CHURCH Stevens Point, WI ... as learned through verbal and written memories. We have not found any old photographs of our building. The old church building was first moved onto the present site in the late 1800’s. The brick structure was then a part of the Christian church denomination. The brick exterior exists today under the present siding. The old stone foundation is still very strong. At some point, the church building was then changed to be a part of the Free Methodist Church group. The property at 2216 Ellis Street was purchased in August 1962, along with a parsonage at 2516 Center Street. Upon the resignation of Rev. Story in 1963, Rev. Stanley Lightfoot, Hr. was called as Pastor. The Bible Baptist Church was officially organized November 8, 1966. The church was accepted into the Wisconsin Association of Regular Baptist Churches on April 1, 1968. The church was received into the fellowship of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches, June 24, 1968. The parsonage on Center Street was sold January 1968, and the house at 2209 Ellis Street was purchased for a parsonage.

64. ElectronicChurch.org general association of regular baptist churches Email garbc@garbc.org Web www.garbc.org. General Church of the New Jerusalem Email svsimpso@newchurch.edu http://www.electronicchurch.org/YBlisting.html

The Web Resources of the Religious Bodies Listed in the Yearbook of American and Canadian Churches Updated and expanded email and website addresses are provided here along with some general resources. S ome G eneral R esources About.com – http://christianity.about.com Academic Info - www.academicinfo.net/Christian.html Adherents – www.adherents.com All-in-one Christian Index - http://allinone.crossdaily.com American Religion Data Archive – www.thearda.com BeliefNet – www.beliefnet.org Christian Century - www.christiancentury.org Christianity Today - www.christianitytoday.com Crosssearch.com – www.crosssearch.com Ecunet – www.ecunet.org ForMinistry – www.forministry.com Hartford Institute for Religion Research – http://hirr.hartsem.edu National Center for Charitable Statistics – www.nccs.urban.org The Text This Week www.textweek.com Resources for American Christianity www.resourcingchristianity.org Virtual Religion Index – www.rci.rutgers.edu/~religion/vri Yahoo Society and Culture Directory http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Religion_and_Spirituality/Faiths_and_Practices/Christianit

65. New Boston Baptist Church - Affiliations New Boston Baptist Church is a sovereign and independent unit reserving the privilege The general association of regular baptist churches is a national http://www.new-boston.nh.us/orgs/NBBC/affiliate.htm

Affiliations of New Boston Baptist Church New Boston, New Hampshire New Boston Baptist Church is a "sovereign and independent unit reserving the privilege of cooperating with other groups on a voluntary basis . . . ." (from current constitution Although we are an independent Baptist church, we affiliate with the NRBFC and the GARBC NRBFC The Northeast Regular Baptist Fellowship of Churches is a fellowship of Baptist churches of like faith and practice from New England and New York State east of the Hudson River except New York City and Long Island. Read more about the history of the NRBFC. GARBC The General Association of Regular Baptist Churches is a national fellowship of Baptist churches of like faith and practice established in 1932 with twenty-two churches. Mark Jackson writes the following description in his book, Ready, Set, Grow (Regular Baptist Press, 1989): It was begun as a separation movement, born out of necessity when the Northern Baptist Convention insisted on its liberal course.Obeying the Scriptures, these churches set up a fellowship on a strong separatist, Biblical statement of faith, and God has blessed their step of obedience (2 Cor.6:14-7:1). Visit the GARBC web site for more information about this fellowship, and also be sure to visit their publishing affiliate

66. Christian Meetings & Conventions Association, LLC Foursquare Gospel Church General Association of General Baptist general association of regular baptist churches General Baptist Women s Ministries http://www.christianmeeting.org/meeting_planner_list.asp

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67. OnePlace.com - Today's Broadcast Atlanta Bible Baptist is a member of the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship Association and the general association of regular baptist churches. http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/atlanta_bible_baptist_church/

ATLANTA BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Dr. John McNeal Jr. Pastor McNeal feels a special burden for the City of Atlanta and winning as many souls for Christ as the Lord will lead his way. More about Dr. John McNeal Jr.... Related Links: What We Believe Ministry Information E-mail Atlanta Bible Baptist Church Turn the Other Cheek Sunday, March 13, 2005 Matt 5:33-42 WindowsMedia RealAudio MP3 Download Ministry Information Welcome to the Atlanta Bible Baptist Church Sunday Service Fellowship. It is our prayer and desire, by God's grace, to provide doctrinally sound, Biblical exposition during our Sunday Morning worship service for the edifying of the saints and strengthening of the church body. We want to invite you to share in our worship through this broadcast of our morning sermon. The Bible tells us that Christians should "not (forsake) the assembling of ourselves together"(Heb 10:25). We realize that nothing can or should replace the gathering of Christians together personally to worship the LORD and to study His Word. However, if you are unable to attend a local church service this Sunday, we invite you to listen in to our Sunday sermon and we pray that the preached Word will edify your heart and draw you closer to our LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ. Atlanta Bible Baptist Church is an independent Baptist church that was founded in 1964 by Dr. and Mrs. John McNeal Jr. ABBC has always had a burden for winning souls and is an ardent supporter of home and foreign missions. Atlanta Bible Baptist is a member of the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship Association and the

68. Altoona Regular Baptist Church · On-Line Resources The general association of regular baptist churches Our national fellowship. This website has detailed information on doctrinal positions, other churches of http://www.altoonarbc.org/resource.htm

Home Page Articles and Information Why Altoona? A Message From Our Pastor What is The Gospel? Ministry Details Pastoral Staff Our Missionaries Children's Ministries Teen Ministries Adult Ministries Law Enforcement Ministries Web Extras! On-Line Resources Virtual Guest Register Contact Us! Resources Church Documents Consititution of the Altoona Regular Baptist Church Pastor Humburg's Sermon Outlines Song of Solomon The SWORD Newsletter Encouragement and Acknowledgment for those in Law Enforcement Requires Free Acrobat Reader Vol. 1 Issue 1 June 2002 - Sexual Predators Vol. 1 Issue 2 October 2002 - Alcoholism Vol. 1 Issue 3 December 2002 - Suicide Vol. 2 Issue 1 April 2003 - Capital Punishment Internet Links Our Community Associations Local Ministries Bible Study Tools ... Other Christian Sites - While many of these sites contain information and resources helpful to the believer, these links do not necessarily reflect the views and doctrinal positions of Altoona Regular Baptist Church. Our Community Altoona Chamber of Commerce City of Altoona The community we proudly live in and have ministered to for over 40 years. Associations The General Association of Regular Baptist Churches Our national fellowship. This website has detailed information on doctrinal positions, other churches of like faith throught the USA including links to those with websites, and also serves as host to Regular Baptist Press and Gospel Literature Services.

69. Hamilton Baptist Church Of Hamilton, Michigan A short time later, the church joined in fellowship with the general association of regular baptist churches (GARBC). Hamilton Baptist in accordance with http://www.macatawa.org/~hbaptc/

Hamilton Baptist Church 3690 M-40, P.O. Box 244 Hamilton MI email: hbaptc@macatawa.org Pastor V. James Ruse "Lord, I have loved the habitation of thine house, and the place where thy honor dwelleth Psalm 26:8 Who we are The Hamilton Baptist Church is an Independent, fundamental, Bible believing church, believing that a Biblical church consists of believers meeting together for worship, prayer, teaching, fellowship, the observance of the ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper, and for the carrying out of the Great Commission. This local body of believers organized and incorporated in 1963. Thereafter, they met in members' homes until property was purchased and a basement structure completed. In 1977, the upper story was finished. 1990 marked the church's official recognition as a duly organized New Testament Baptist church. A short time later, the church joined in fellowship with the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches ( GARBC Hamilton Baptist in accordance with its commitment to missions has supported missionaries since 1976. It conducts an annual missions conference with a faith promise emphasis. Our ministry is a family oriented one with children, teens, and adults finding closeness and fellowship in an accepting atmosphere. The church's ministry and programs are supported by the free-will offerings of God's people. As a church body, we are strongly committed to sound Biblical teaching and preaching, believing it is God's Word and the ministry of His Holy Spirit which produces change in the hearts of men, bringing sinners to salvation and believers to spiritual maturity.

70. Speaking Of Faith From American Public Media | Serving Country, Serving Allah | general association of regular baptist churches, 58, 6, 63, 11, 138, 0.01%. Churches of Christ in Christian Union, 121, 0, 8, 2, 131, 0.01% http://speakingoffaith.publicradio.org/programs/servingallah/religionmilitary.sh

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71. PrayerLink | Regular Baptist Chaplaincy Ministries The Baptist Bulletin. GARBC 2005 Annual Report (Annual_Report.pdf v1) Copyright 2005 general association of regular baptist churches, http://chaplaincy.garbc.org/index.php?q=aggregator/sources/2

72. List Of Baptist Sub-denominations: Information From Answers.com association of regular baptist churches baptist general Conference of Canada Central Canada baptist Conference Canadian baptist Ministries http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-baptist-sub-denominations

showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Health ... More... On this page: Wikipedia Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping List of Baptist sub-denominations Wikipedia List of Baptist sub-denominations List of Baptist sub-denominations - a list of subdivisions of Baptists, with their various Baptist associations, conferences, conventions, fellowships, groups, and unions around the world By location (listed by the original or dominant geographical location of the body, though the group may extend beyond these boundaries) Africa Central Africa Association of Baptist Churches of Chad Baptist Churches of the Central African Republic (‰glises Baptistes de la RCA) Baptist Community of Western Zaire (Communaut© Baptiste du Zaire Ouest) Baptist Community of the Zaire River (Communaut© Baptiste du Flueve Zaire) Southern Africa African Baptist Assembly of Malawi, Inc. African United Baptist Church Baptist Bible Church of Madagascar (Fiangonana Batista Biblika eto Madagasikara) Baptist Convention of Angola (Conven§ao Baptista de Angola) Baptist Convention of Zambia Baptist Evangelical Association of Madagascar (Association des Eglises Evang©liques Baptistes de Madagascar) Baptist Fellowship of Zambia Baptist Union of Southern Africa Baptist Union of Zambia Asia and Oceania East Asia Baptist Convention of Hong Kong Gospel Baptist Association (Fukuin Baputesuto Ky´dan) Japan Baptist Association (Nippon Baputesuto Reng´ ) Japan Baptist Convention (Nippon Baputesuto Renmei)

73. 350 Years Of Baptist History, Pastor G. Holmes Moore | The Reformed Reader The first baptist churches were established in 1638 in the colony of Rhode to the baptist Bible Union and the general association of regular baptists. http://www.reformedreader.org/history/350years.htm

350 YEARS OF BAPTIST HISTORY by Pastor G. Holmes Moore Bible Baptist Church of St. Louis, MO 1988 marked 350 years of continuous Baptist history in America! The first Baptist churches were established in 1638 in the colony of Rhode Island. One was established in Providence by Roger Williams, and the other in Newport by John Clarke. Williams was only a Baptist for a brief period and his church was not long lived, so Baptist history is better traced through Clarke and the Newport church. Our church was founded in 1954 as an independent Baptist church. We have never been a Denominational church in the sense of belonging to some Convention or Association. However, we are Baptists by conviction and hold, in doctrine and polity, to the historic and regular Baptist position, believing that to be the Biblical position. Be sure to read the following article that points out the Calvinistic bent of Baptists in this country from the earliest times. Most Baptists know little of this history, particularly as it relates to doctrine. THREE HUNDRED FIFTY YEARS OF CONTINUOUS BAPTIST HISTORY IN AMERICA "Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein." (Jer. 6:16)

74. General Association Of Regular Baptists general association of regular baptists (2) Iowa association of regular baptist churches Our purpose is to help pastors and churches maximize their http://www.ecrossway.com/Associations_General_Association_of_Regular_Baptists.ht

75. Baptist Congregations AMERICAN baptist churches OF THE NORTHWEST 253859-2226 FAX 253-859-1537 regular baptist (general association OF regular baptist) http://www.associatedministries.org/Baptist.htm

Back to Pierce County Congregations Table of Contents Baptist Congregations for following denominations American Baptist American Baptist Association Bible Baptist Fellowship Conservative Baptist General Conference Baptist Independent Baptist National Baptist Convention of America, Inc. National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. North American Baptist Regular Baptist Southern Baptist Convention AMERICAN BAPTIST (See NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION, USA, INC. and NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION OF AMERICA for dually-aligned churches) AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES OF THE NORTHWEST FAX 253-859-1537 e-mail: aita@ecunet.org 409 - 3rd Ave. So., Suite A, Kent 98032-5843 Executive Minister: Dr. Paul D. Aita Far West Area Minister: Dr. Marcia Patton TACOMA GALILEE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 5802 S. Puget Sound Mail: P.O. Box 9619 98409 Rev. James D. Stinson Assoc.: Rev. Davis *GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH e-mail: gracebaptist@harbornet.com 2507 N. Vassault 98406 Pastor Cathy Kernen Youth Pastor: Amy L. Chilton Thompson IMMANUEL CELEBRATION CHURCH 9244 Pacific Avenue 98444-6236 Pastor Jim VanBuskirk SIXTH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH e-mail: sixthavenuebaptistchurch@juno.com

76. CrossSearch Site: California Association Of Regular Baptist Churches (CARBC) This California association of regular baptist churches (CARBC) site contains to churches looking for fellowship, news, history, general information http://www.crosssearch.com/Churches_and_Denominations/Denominations/Baptist/8742

Home About Submit a Site FAQ ... Mission Finder California Association of Regular Baptist Churches (CARBC) "Welcome! This California Association of Regular Baptist Churches (CARBC) site contains information of interest to churches looking for fellowship, news, history, general information..." http://members.aol.com/carbc1/ Added to CrossSearch: Apr 27th 2001 Adjusted clickthrus (updated nightly): 656 Language(s): English Listed in: Churches_and_Denominations/Denominations/Baptist Address information: CA United States NIV NASB MSG AMP NLT KJV HCSB ESV CEV NKJV ASV WE YLT DARBY WYC NIV-UK All Gospel Communications International Gospelcom.net Contact CrossSearch

77. CrossSearch Category: Baptist California association of regular baptist churches (CARBC) Welcome! general Conference of SDB churches of US Canada more. Southern baptist Ring, The http://www.crosssearch.com/Churches_and_Denominations/Denominations/Baptist/

Home About Submit a Site FAQ ... Denominations Baptist Sites specific to the Baptist denomination. 34 site listings Amazing! Someone Still Cares Our site is all about connecting you with people who care about you! We hope to do this by introducing you to new churches, people, web sites and much, MUCH more. Stop by anytime to check out our churches in Maryland, to connect to the Prayer Wall where you can leave your own prayer requests or pray for someone else, learn how to create your own Christian web site, link up to Christian sites around the world and other surprises. [ more American Baptist Association The American Baptist Association is a group of Landmark Missionary Baptist Churches who have elected to associate together for the furtherance of the cause of Christ on earth. These churches are located in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and other countries around the world. [ more 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. [ more Baptist Bible Fellowship International Links to Baptist Bible colleges, churches, and other resources. [

78. BHHS -- By about 1655, some 79 general baptist churches and about 96 Particular baptist The general association of regular baptists (1932), and the Conservative http://www.baptisthistory.org/mythdoctrinal.htm

Myth: Baptists Believe in Doctrinal Uniformity by Robert N. Nash, Jr. The myth of doctrinal uniformity among Baptists is easy to explode. Most Baptists would agree with historian William H. Brackney that “the reasons for disintegration among the people called Baptists often outweigh what Baptists hold in common.” [1] Baptists love controversy, especially theological controversy. In fact, Baptists fight theological battles on two fronts: against other Baptists and against everybody else. We are a bit like a pair of siblings who fight each other tooth and nail until someone else comes along and joins in the fray. Sometimes we forget our differences and battle the common enemy. Without an enemy, though, we are perfectly content to pound on family members. Baptists have never had doctrinal uniformity. We have disagreed over hundreds of theological issues throughout our history. We have battled about the nature of Christ’s atonement, the proper mode of baptism, the Sabbath, the nature of the church, missions and evangelism, footwashing, the Bible, and a myriad of other theological issues, both weighty and inconsequential. Doctrinal Dissent and Individual Conscience Constant doctrinal conflict should not surprise us. The Baptist tradition emerged in the early seventeenth century as a reaction against a state church, the Church of England, which was

79. Chart Of Denominational Heritage And History 1787 general association of Separatists baptists; 1814 - baptist Missionary Convention 1932 - general Assoc. of regular baptist churches http://www.spiritrestoration.org/Church/Research History and Great Links/Chart_o

Welcome to spiritrestoration.org Chart of denominational heritage and history The following chart shows a timeline of some of the events which lead to the multiplicity of Christian denominations. The chart is constructed to scale, so that each century takes the same amount of vertical space (with the exception of a slight vertical expansion for 1510-1530 to include the various Protestant denominational origins.) Note that there were long periods of time during which the interpretation of the Bible and doctrine were discussed and resolved without division into different communities. The work was compiled by: By Paul Flanagan and Robert Schihl Year Roman Catholicism Other Christian Communities Christ's birth 4 BC Church's birth 30 Pentecost First Epistles 50 Council of Jerusalem First Gospels Apostolic Age ends 325 Council of Nicea I 381 Council of Constantinople I 73 book canon 397 Local African of The Bible Council of Carthage 431 Council of Ephesus 451 Council of Chalcedon 553 Council of Constantinople II 680 Council of Constantinople III 787 Council of Nicea II 870 Council of Constantinople IV 1054 Greek Orthodox 1123 Council of Lateran I 1139 Council of Lateran II 1179 Council of Lateran III 1215 Council of Lateran IV 1245 Council of Lyons I 1274 Council of Lyons II 1312 Council of Vienne 1414 Council of Constance 1438 Council of Florence 66 book canon Reformers' Bible 1517 Council of Lateran V 1517 Lutheran

80. BAPTIST FELLOWSHIPS WARN OF PROMISE KEEPERS MOVEMENT There are an estimated 10000 independent baptist churches in the United States, or charismatic (general association of regular baptists, June 25, 1997). http://www.wayoflife.org/fbns/fbns/fbns310.html

Back to Special Reports Back to the Way of Life Home Page Way of Life Literature Online Catalog BAPTIST FELLOWHIPS WARN OF PROMISE KEEPERS MOVEMENT Updated July 18, 1997 (Fundamental Baptist Information Service, P.O. Box 610368, Port Huron, MI 48061-0368, fbns@wayoflife.org ) - The term "independent fundamental Baptist church" refers not to a denomination but to a type of church. These churches are Baptist in doctrine and polity. They are independent in relation to other churches, meaning there is no denominational or ecclesiastical headquarters which has authority over these churches; each church is autonomous under its one Head Jesus Christ. They are also fundamentalist in their stand for Bible truth, meaning they are militant in their zeal for Bible doctrine and they practice ecclesiastical separation. There are an estimated 10,000 independent Baptist churches in the United States, and these churches support approximately 6,000 missionaries. Though independent Baptists do not believe in denominational structures which influence or control the assemblies, they do believe in fellowship, and they associate and work together in various ways for the fulfillment of the Great Commission. Two loosely knit fellowships of independent Baptist preachers and churches are the Southwide Baptist Fellowship (SBF) and the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship (FBF). Southwide was formed in 1956 at a meeting held in Highland Park Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Fundamental Baptist Fellowship of America can trace its roots back to 1920, but its present form began in 1967.

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