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Baptists are, by definition, congregational. I think one of the few things which defines us is our commitment to congregational autonomy (rightly balanced by associational commitment, in my view) and views on modes of Baptism.

The praying the church may be one must be one of the saddest requests of Jesus. It is a scandal, pure and simple. My last sermon was on Ecumenism. I drew on Baptist Steve Harmon's work.

For Baptists ecumenism means willing cooperation of ALL members of the body--not just those at councils working out doctrine. I've tried to live that out in my local congregation and life. In this way, Baptists are sometimes not as fragmented as they seem. Even the different associational bodies recognize one another in the Baptist World Alliance. Sometimes historical barries spurred by geography and culture are hard to bridge. I think that's a human thing--not a theological one.

Particularly when it comes to the Sunday "color divide". The "New Baptist Covenant" (Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter are supporters) are actually trying to encourage cooperation between historically black and historically white Baptist churches. In that particular instance, there needs to be a change. White churches, if they truly want to be more diverse, need to be open to calling pastors of color. Of course, that's one division among many. But just an example

My personal lodestar is to keep in mind the tradition before me. My forefathers and mothers in faith have faith for me when I have doubt. I believe in a broad orthodoxy and try not to discard consensus of those before me too lightly. That said, while I accept much of what they say, and definitely recognize the cannon, I do not accept everything-- how can one? They're humans who fought about this stuff just like we do!

I do like Augustine, some neo-orthodox like Barth (AND parts of Brunner--yes!), some of Grenz, though my favorite living Baptist theologian is a bit more traditional in doctrine of God and egalitarian in ministry roles: Stephen Holmes.

Things like the Wesleyan quadrilateral are useful guides. It's also important for me to speak to those in my church and discern together. And to, with humility, realize I could be very wrong. That's why I truly try to keep the primary things primary.

Jesus Resurrection? By scripture's own testimony more important.

Open theism v. classical arminianism v. Calvinism. For me? Room for diversity.