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{{Short description|Baptist denomination in the United States}}
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{{Baptist}}The '''General Association of Regular Baptist Churches''' (GARBC, org. 1932) is one of several [[Baptist]] groups in [[North America]] retaining the name "[[Regular Baptist]]".
{{Distinguish |American Baptist Association}}
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The impact of [[modernism]] on the [[Northern Baptist Convention]] (now called the [[American Baptist Church|American Baptist Churches in the USA]]) led to the eventual withdrawal of a number of [[conservative]] and [[fundamentalist]] churches. The [[Baptist Bible Union]] (BBU, org. 1923) was the forerunner to the GARBC. The final meeting of the BBU in 1932 in [[Chicago, Illinois|Chicago]] was the first meeting of the GARBC.
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{{Baptist}}
The association endorses a fourfold mission:
{{distinguish|General Association of Baptists}}
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The '''General Association of Regular Baptist Churches''' (GARBC), established in 1932 is an [[Independent Baptist]] [[Christian denomination]] in [[United States]], retaining the name "[[Regular Baptist]]". The association's home office is located in [[Elgin, Illinois|Elgin]], [[Illinois]].


== History ==
*Champion Biblical Truth
*Impact the World for Christ
*Perpetuate a Baptist Heritage
*Advance the Association Churches


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The impact of [[modernism]] on the [[Northern Baptist Convention]] (now called the [[American Baptist Churches USA]]) led to the eventual withdrawal of a number of [[conservative]] and [[fundamentalist]] churches. The [[Baptist Bible Union]] (BBU) of 1923 was the forerunner to the GARBC. The final meeting of the BBU in 1932 in [[Chicago]] was the first meeting of the GARBC.<ref> William H. Brackney, ''Historical Dictionary of the Baptists'', Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 242</ref>
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The GARBC follows a "fellowship" model rather than a denominational model. Each member church is free to act independently in all matters. The home office of the GARBC holds no controlling power over member churches. The purpose of the association is for fellowship between churches of like faith and practice.


The association's home office is located at 1300 North Meacham Road, [[Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg]], [[Illinois]]. On this site, Regular Baptist Press publishes church education curriculum and the association's monthly magazine, the ''Baptist Bulletin''.
The Association publishes '''Regular Baptist Press''', a church education curriculum and the association's bimonthly magazine, the '''''Baptist Bulletin'''''.


In 2018, the GARBC had over 1,200 member churches.
Rev. John Greening presently serves as the association's National Representative. In 2006, the GARBC had over 1,300 member churches. Among them is the [[First Baptist Church in the City of New York]], whose original pastor [[baptize]]d [[George Washington]].


According to the 2008 ''[[Yearbook of American & Canadian Churches]]'', the GARBC reported having 1,383 churches and 132,900 members in 2005.<ref>[http://www.thearda.com/Denoms/D_1389.asp] Data from the [[National Council of Churches]]' 2008 ''[[Yearbook of American and Canadian Churches]]''</ref> Membership is concentrated in the Midwest. The states with the highest membership rates are Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Ohio.<ref>[http://www.thearda.com/Denoms/D_1389_d.asp] Data from the 2000 Religious Congregations and Membership Study</ref>
==Critics==
The GARBC does however have several critics, including the editor of a popular blog known as Poop Emerges. This person draws a close comparison between the GARBC and the church at Corinth.
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==See also==
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*[[Baptist Distinctives]]


== Organization ==
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==External links==
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*[http://www.garbc.org/ GARBC and Regular Baptist Press Web Site]
*[http://garbc.org/mission.php/ GARBC Mission]
*[http://garbc.org/artfaith.php/ GARBC Articles of Faith]
*[http://garbc.org/downloads/literature_items/li_2.pdf/ The Necessity for the Formation of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches]
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*[http://garbc.org/downloads/literature_items/li_3.pdf/ What is the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches?]
*[http://garbc.org/downloads/literature_items/li_6.pdf/ The Position of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches on Separation]
*[http://garbc.org/downloads/literature_items/li_9.pdf/ Some Observations on Baptist Individualism and the Need for a Cooperative Fellowship]
*[http://garbc.org/downloads/literature_items/li_10.pdf/ A Limited Message or a Limited Fellowship?]
*[http://garbc.org/downloads/literature_items/li_11.pdf/ Fidelity to our Baptist Heritage]
*[http://garbc.org/downloads/literature_items/li_15.pdf/ Is it a Sin to be a Baptist?]
*[http://garbc.org/constit.php/ GARBC Constitution]


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The GARBC follows a "[[wikt:fellowship|fellowship]]" model rather than a denominational model. Each member church is free to act independently in all matters. The home office of the GARBC holds no controlling power over member churches. The purpose of the association is for fellowship between churches of like faith and practice.

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==See also==
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*[[Baptist Distinctives]]


==Sources==
==Sources==
*''Baptists Around the World'', by Albert W. Wardin, Jr.
*''Baptists Around the World'', by Albert W. Wardin, Jr.
*''Dictionary of Baptists in America'', Bill J. Leonard, editor
*''Dictionary of Baptists in America'', Bill J. Leonard, editor
*''An Open Letter To The GARBC'', PoopEmerges


==References==
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[[Category:Baptist organizations in the United States]]
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==External links==
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*[http://www.garbc.org/ GARBC Web Site]
*[http://www.thearda.com/Denoms/D_1389.asp Profile of the GARBC on the Association of Religion Data Archives website]

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{{Evangelicalism in the United States}}

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[[Category:Independent Baptist denominations in the United States]]
[[Category:Organizations based in Illinois]]
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[[Category:Evangelical Christian fundamentalist denominations]]

Latest revision as of 20:06, 5 October 2024

Not to be confused with American Baptist Association.

General Association of Regular Baptist Churches
ClassificationProtestant
OrientationBaptist
TheologyFundamentalist Evangelical
PolityCongregationalist
RegionUnited States
HeadquartersArlington Heights, Illinois
OriginMay 18, 1932 (1932-05-18)
Chicago
Separated fromNorthern Baptist Convention
Congregations1,200 +
Other name(s)Regular Baptist Ministries
Official websitewww.garbc.org
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Not to be confused with General Association of Baptists.

The General Association of Regular Baptist Churches (GARBC), established in 1932 is an Independent Baptist Christian denomination in United States, retaining the name "Regular Baptist". The association's home office is located in Elgin, Illinois.

History

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The impact of modernism on the Northern Baptist Convention (now called the American Baptist Churches USA) led to the eventual withdrawal of a number of conservative and fundamentalist churches. The Baptist Bible Union (BBU) of 1923 was the forerunner to the GARBC. The final meeting of the BBU in 1932 in Chicago was the first meeting of the GARBC.[1]

The Association publishes Regular Baptist Press, a church education curriculum and the association's bimonthly magazine, the Baptist Bulletin.

In 2018, the GARBC had over 1,200 member churches.

According to the 2008 Yearbook of American & Canadian Churches, the GARBC reported having 1,383 churches and 132,900 members in 2005.[2] Membership is concentrated in the Midwest. The states with the highest membership rates are Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Ohio.[3]

Organization

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The GARBC follows a "fellowship" model rather than a denominational model. Each member church is free to act independently in all matters. The home office of the GARBC holds no controlling power over member churches. The purpose of the association is for fellowship between churches of like faith and practice.

See also

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Sources

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  • Baptists Around the World, by Albert W. Wardin, Jr.
  • Dictionary of Baptists in America, Bill J. Leonard, editor

References

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  1. ^ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 242
  2. ^ [1] Data from the National Council of Churches' 2008 Yearbook of American and Canadian Churches
  3. ^ [2] Data from the 2000 Religious Congregations and Membership Study
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