Watch-care in the baptist church is used when a profession of faith is in question. When I was 9 years old and my sister chose to join our church I also went forward to profess my faith. Because of my age and the possibility that I did the profession because my sister did I was put under watch-care. In my church a children's teacher was asked to vouch for me at a later date. I understood my profession of faith and new in my heart that God was a loving father such a my father was and dedicated my life to Him. I was not offended by being put under watch-care.
The congregation votes on membership in the church. To join a church a person professes belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and confess their repentance from sin. The congregation may put a person in watchcare to determine someones commitment to the church and Jesus Christ. When I was 7 years old I professed my allegiance to Christ at the same time that my older sister did. I was put into watchcare and later that year was admitted into the church.
Well, honey, watch care in the Baptist church is basically a fancy term for checking in on folks who haven't been showing up to services. It's like a friendly reminder that the church still cares about you, even if you've been MIA. So, if you've been ghosting Sunday service, don't be surprised if someone from the church gives you a call to see what's up.
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.
When you here 'first Baptist church of....' in the name of the church, it means that a while ago that church congregation had a split, and that the 'First' refers to the original church building. There will also be another church, often with same name, but it is the 'second Baptist church of...' They were the split part of the congregation.
Watch Care means that you are away from your home church for a period of time but would like to fellowship with a church in the area you are staying for that time frame so you go forth under Watch Care. You do not have a voice, nor can you vote in church matters. You can hold any office within the church.
Anywhere you please, if you mean as a congregation, that would be in a church.Baptist worship in a church. This is common like many other denomination (Methodist, Lutheran, A.M.E, C.M.E, Church of God and Christ, Anglican, Episcopal, etc). A church is a place where the members of christ meets.
It is the same as being "shunned" or "excommunicated," (i.e.: cut off and denied religious fellowship).
Each letter in the word "Baptist" represents a key belief or practice of the Baptist denomination: B - Bible as the sole authority for faith and practice A - Autonomy of the local church P - Priesthood of all believers T - Two ordinances (baptism and communion) I - Individual soul liberty S - Separation of church and state T - Two offices of the church (pastor and deacon)
Baptist Churches are autonomous and independent (normally and traditionally). As such they are organized and governed locally. Incorporation is a legal term whereby, formal status is given to an organized body of individuals. A Baptist church does not have to incorporate. It can exist as a body of believers. However, many/most Baptist churches see value in being recognized as an incorporated body. It gives legal status and minimizes risk to individual members.
Believers baptism is the sought of baptism used by baptist, apastolic and penticostal churches. It means the person believs he/she is ready to become a part of the church and fully believe in the Lord
If you mean Georgia (USA) it was under Royal (English) Rule. The primary church was Anglican. If you mean Georgia (the region on the east side of the Black Sea) the primary church would be Russian Orthodox.
Their Religion is Christianity -- or did you mean denomination? As to their denomination, they are all individuals so they make their own choices, but I know that Mark Lowry was brought up Baptist. Bill Gaither is a member of The Church of God (Anderson, IN). But, the important thing is that they all believe in and follow Jesus Christ which comes across so strongly in their concerts.