My Church

What does this church believe? Whether you've attended church all your life or you're new to the church scene you probably want to know how this church is similar to-and different from-other churches. What are its main beliefs? How do people worship here? What is the church's purpose? How well would I fit in? In My Church youll learn about Baptist churches from former Bethel Theological Seminary dean and professor Gordon G. Johnson. You'll want to read what he says about Baptist distinctives communion baptism and our controlling principle of soul freedom. And don't overlook the first chapter about Jesus as the church's source of authority and power. This Book will answer many of your questions about this church from a Bible-based perspective. You will appreciate the clarity and warmth found on these pages-and Gods completing view of his dynamic invincible church. Praise for My Church - This book is not an argument to persuade persons to become Baptists. It is a gracious but strong guidebook to understanding how Baptists have carefully turned the teachings of the bible into practices of church life. Especially helpful is the authors sense of history and tradition coupled with an awareness of current trends and issues from the introduction by Leith Anderson