Handbook for Baptists What Every Baptist (New and Longtime) Should Know

By: Bernard M. Spooner

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Synopsis: This handbook is designed to help longtime Baptists, new members of Baptist churches, and new Christians understand some important elements of who Baptists are and how to live as a Christian. It will be most useful for new members, present members, and pastors and staff of Baptist churches. The various chapters answer questions such as these: 1. Who are Baptists and how are we contributing to the cause of Christ? 2. What are some of the basic beliefs of Baptists? 3. What do I need to understand about my own faith, and what are some spiritual disciplines I need to have? 4. Why is it important to belong to a local church? ---What are some essential things a church must do? ---Do I really have gifts for serving God? 5. How do we as a Baptist church relate to other Baptists and to other Christian groups? 6. How can parents, grandparents, and others help children come to faith In Jesus Christ and understand what it means?