Baptist Polity as I See itThe definitive guide to practices of today's Southern Baptists, written by James Sullivan, former president of the Sunday School Board (now LifeWay Christian Resources) of the Southern Baptist Convention. |
Contents
Foreword | 9 |
Nature and Importance of a Local Church | 21 |
Forces Which Helped Shape Southern Baptist Life | 28 |
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