Southern Baptist
Complete Religious Profile & Analysis
60 million
Global Adherents
5
Primary Regions
16th-18th centuries
Founded
Core Beliefs
1
Biblical authority
2
Believer’s baptism
3
Congregational polity
Practices and Traditions
1
Expository preaching
2
Evangelism
3
Adult baptism by immersion
Historical Background
Baptist movements arise from English Separatism with convictions about regenerate church membership and believer’s baptism.
Compatibility Notes
Appeals to those who prize Scripture, personal conversion, and congregational autonomy.
Distinctive Characteristics
Emphasizes personal conversion, biblical authority, and evangelism. Diverse in worship styles from traditional to contemporary.
Geographic Distribution
North AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaAsiaEurope