No church should have to move alone. Churches affiliate with the SBTC to multiply their impact. Each local Southern Baptist church is self-governing and has the freedom to affiliate with an association or convention as they wish. Most churches that affiliate with SBTC do so uniquely, meaning they have no other state convention relationship. Others “dually” affiliate with two or more state convention’s at once. Again, each church will make the decision they think is best suited for their ministry. As God leads your church to join the SBTC, we are here to help you take the next step.
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Once the SBTC receives your church's forms:
- Information meetings will be scheduled by SBTC staff. Information meetings are suggested for all churches and required for non-SBC churches and church plants.
- Requirements for affiliation are verified by SBTC staff and Credentials committee.
- Recommendations of qualified churches are made by the Credentials committee to be voted upon by the Executive Board or the messengers at the annual session of the convention. Upon an affirmative majority vote, churches become affiliated and begin moving forward together with other affiliated churches of the convention.
What is an information meeting?
SBTC staff meet with the churches and their leadership to introduce the ministry of the convention and answer questions. Information meetings are suggested for all churches and required for non-SBC churches and church plants.
What are the requirements for affiliation?
Constitution & Bylaws
Affiliated churches must affirm the convention’s faith statement, the BF&M 2000, and the qualifications outlined in the SBTC’s Constitution and By-Laws.
What is the approval process for affiliations requests?
The Credentials Committee verifies that requirements have been met by churches requesting affiliation—recommending qualified churches to the Executive Board or the messengers at the annual meeting of the convention. Upon an affirmative majority vote, churches become affiliated and begin moving forward together with other affiliated churches of the convention.
