An Independent Baptist church is just that-- independent.They hold to the fundamentals of faith: the virgin birth, deity AND humanity of Christ, the trinity, inspired KING JAMES VERSION of The Bible for English speaking people, etc. They are independent by not being a part of an association or convention. Although we do like to fellowship of those with a like mind as us, we are not a part of anything formal fellowships. Not all Independent Baptist churches are the same. Most hold to conservative beliefs and music and dress, where others do not. I am an Independent Baptist, and at my church most of the the women wear skirts and wear modest clothing (we do not condemn those who do not, but it is our conviction) but some do not have convictions or preach against wearing pants. We only use the Red Book Church Hymnal for congregation singing and use traditional Gospel Music, but some use contemporary music. It varies on what region of the country you are in and just the individual church you attend. Hope that helped!
In the beginning all Baptist churches were just Baptist churches. In the United States, various churches that fellowshiped with each other formed association, fellowships, and conventions. A Baptist church that joined a particular association, fellowship, or convention would identify itself with the organization that it joined. For example, the "Southern Baptist Convention" or the "Bible Baptist Fellowship." Churches that did not join any of these external organizations were called "independent" meaning that they remained independent of an external church organization.
No, in fact we our just what our tittle is "Independent" the term "Evangelical" refers to the new modern church age that is emerging out of the Charismatic and Pentecostal movement churches.
Independent Baptist Church was created in 1971.
Independent Baptist Fellowship International was created in 1984.
Independent Baptist Fellowship of North America was created in 1990.
Independent Fundamental Baptist
Yes, the Duggars have stated in several interviews that they are Independent Baptist, which is a specific application of Baptist separate from the main body of that denomination.
Possibly, but 1st Baptist is just the name of a local church. They may or may not belong to the Southern Baptist Association. They may be an independent church.
Southern Baptist is a denomination or organization of Baptists while Independent Baptist is a category of Baptist. Baptist churches are autonymous. By this, each baptist church is self-governing. In this sense all Baptist Churches are "independent." However, many Baptist churches choose to associate together in denominational groups. Southern Baptist Convention would be one such "denomination." Other Baptist churches may affiliate with other Baptist churches on some level but still call themselves "Independent." Other Baptist churches have no real affiliation and would also, understandably, call themselves as "Independent." While Independent Baptists, statistically speaking, may tend to be more theologically conservative than the average Baptist church, the actual beliefs of any Baptist church is really the decision of the individual church, so there is a limit to what extent one can know a Baptist Church by its label.
Mark Lowry attended Liberty University (called Liberty Baptist College at the time) from 1975 to 1980. I believe he is now independent Baptist (not a part of a denomination).
There is no such thing in any organized Baptist Church. Now, there are Independent Baptist churches which are autonomous and not affiliated with any association. They might have their own laws, but there is nothing like that in the Southern Baptist Association, the largest Protestant Denomination is the USA.
I have been a Baptist all my life and have never heard of any one being erased. That must be an Independent Baptist church that has decided to "remove" a member from the church roll book. It is NOT a formal document or practice in Baptist churches a a whole.
The German Baptist's, sometimes known as Dunkards( disparaging as I am told by my Ger.Baptist neighbors ) do not allow blood transfusions and certain surgical procedures are prohibited. As for other Baptist Organizations; Southern Congress, Independent, etc. MAY prohibit birth control as well.
No. The Duggar family are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church). The Duggars have attended several churches and generally are described as independent conservative Baptists. The Duggars tend to be more conservative than the average Mormon, although they have said they are often asked if they are Mormons.