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Central Baptist Church has always been a “different”
kind of Baptist Church. That is to say Central never
has fallen into the pit of religious fundamentalism
that currently plagues the Southern Baptist Convention.
This is the case not only with the SBC, but also with
the Florida Baptist Convention, and sadly, the Halifax
Baptist Association. Many of our “sister”
churches in the area have chosen to go the way of fundamentalism.
The “differences” that make Central Baptist
such a unique and loving congregation have compelled
the fundamentalists in our area to “take action”
against us. Since they cannot control us, they would
rather disown us. Here is a quote from a recent letter
sent to the church by the Halifax Baptist Association:
“The Halifax Baptist Association in its 46th
Annual Meeting on October 28, 2004 voted to not seat
the Messengers from Central Baptist Church and to withdraw
fellowship with this church in Daytona Beach because
of doctrinal differences concerning the calling of co-pastors,
(husband and wife).”
Basically, the Halifax Baptist Association is upset
that Central Baptist called Sonja Phillips as co-pastor.
They think the Bible says a church can’t do that.
They’re wrong. They are misguided in their beliefs
and actions. Central is different from the fundamentalists.
Not only is Central a different place to be Baptist,
we are a better place to be Baptist.
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