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New Policy: Southern Baptist Missionary Candidates Can't Speak in Tongues
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| Nov. 23 2005Beliefnet
| Adelle M. Banks
Posted on 11/24/2005 6:32:38 AM PST by tutstar
The Southern Baptist Convention's International Mission Board has adopted a new policy that forbids missionary candidates from speaking in tongues.
The policy, adopted Nov. 15 during the board's trustee meeting in Huntsville, Ala., reflects ongoing Southern Baptist opposition to charismatic or Pentecostal practices.
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Philosophy
KEYWORDS: baptist; charismatic; giftsofthespirit; jibberjabber; pentecostal; sbc; speakingintongues
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"In terms of general practice, the majority of Southern Baptists do not accept what is referred to as `private prayer language,"' states the policy, according to a denomination announcement. "Therefore, if `private prayer language' is an ongoing part of his or her conviction and practice, the candidate has eliminated himself or herself from being a representative of the IMB (International Mission Board) of the SBC (Southern Baptist Convention)."
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posted on
11/24/2005 6:32:40 AM PST
by
tutstar
To: Nightshift; WKB; Sybeck1; pamlet; aumrl; mariabush; nmh; Ingtar; Blogger; Sweet Hour of Prayer; ...
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone~!
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posted on
11/24/2005 6:34:48 AM PST
by
tutstar
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To: tutstar; 4CJ
Battle lines being drawn;
Nobody's right
When everybody's wrong...4CJ, Happy Thanksgiving to y'all!!!! Amen!
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posted on
11/24/2005 6:36:23 AM PST
by
Tazzer
(Christians! Return to snake-handling!!)
To: tutstar
...whew...wipes forehead in relief...I guess IMB won't kick me off the field
Happy THANKSgiving to you and yours, tutstar.
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posted on
11/24/2005 6:38:46 AM PST
by
jer33 3
To: Tazzer; billbears
And billbears, Happy Thanksgiving from Ff--150 and Silverwoman1. May all your prayers be answered swiftly, my friend!
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posted on
11/24/2005 6:39:54 AM PST
by
Tazzer
(Christians! Return to snake-handling!!)
To: Tazzer
Well there are at least 2 freepers online this fine Thanksgiving morning.
Blessings!
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posted on
11/24/2005 6:42:12 AM PST
by
tutstar
(Baptist Ping List Freepmail me if you want on or off this ping list.)
To: tutstar
Thanks be to Jesus. This is a problem we've discussed often in private, and I'm glad to see it getting some public attention.
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posted on
11/24/2005 6:43:23 AM PST
by
Kjobs
(Murtha IS A COWARD!! Go Jean Schmidt!)
To: tutstar
Good Morning, tutstar. There are now at least three Baptists posting. Have a joyful and relaxing Thanksgiving.
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posted on
11/24/2005 6:45:05 AM PST
by
BTHOtu
To: tutstar
I am somewhat appalled by this ruling of the SBC, and IMB. I am a student of the scriptures and am currently serving in a southern baptist church. My problem with this is that personal practices "barring sin" should be solely left to the discretion of ministers, if we limit the way that these ministers worship God, then we tie their hands as to the effectiveness of their ministry.
The scripture is very clear in Corinthians as to the "personal prayer language" though it is not to be spoken in open during the duration of the service unless an interpreter is present, the Bible is very clear that it does exist, and that it is a gift from God. Banning any Christian from experiencing and or using one of Gods gifts is coming dangerously close to the very thing that led certain people to flee their homelands and inhabit this country, and yet people wonder why new "denominations" pop up every day. What do we expect when we pick and choose the parts of the Bible we choose to believe and practice.
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posted on
11/24/2005 6:48:16 AM PST
by
whispering out loud
(the bible is either 100% true, or in it's very nature it is 100% a lie)
To: jer33 3
Thanks!! and the same wishes for you too!!
Glad you get to keep your job! 8^)
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posted on
11/24/2005 6:48:29 AM PST
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tutstar
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To: tutstar
"Blessings!"
Backatcha! :>
The article is sad because praying in tongues is the Greatest Secret of all--no if, and buts about it. Oh well...
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posted on
11/24/2005 6:49:57 AM PST
by
Tazzer
(Christians! Return to snake-handling!!)
To: tutstar
The Southern Baptist Convention's International Mission Board has adopted a new policy that forbids missionary candidates from speaking in tongues It cuts the staff in half !
No need for interpreters.
b'shem Y'shua
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posted on
11/24/2005 6:52:00 AM PST
by
Uri’el-2012
(Y'shua <==> YHvH is my Salvation (Psalm 118-14))
To: whispering out loud
Well what are you going to do with I Cor 13:8?
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posted on
11/24/2005 6:52:02 AM PST
by
tutstar
(Baptist Ping List Freepmail me if you want on or off this ping list.)
To: Tazzer
Is there a need for prayer?
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posted on
11/24/2005 6:52:28 AM PST
by
tutstar
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To: tutstar
The Southern Baptist Convention's International Mission Board has adopted a new policy that forbids missionary candidates from speaking in tongues.Especially at the interview!
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posted on
11/24/2005 6:53:28 AM PST
by
nina0113
(Former Southern Baptist)
To: Kjobs; WKB
I had no clue it was even an issue. Thanks to WKB I do.
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posted on
11/24/2005 6:53:29 AM PST
by
tutstar
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To: BTHOtu
I have so much to be thankful for!!
May we all thank the Lord for the gift of life we have today. May we realize its value in good health and not only in the bad.
It will be a great day I'm sure! The cook doesn't get to relax though, does she?
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posted on
11/24/2005 6:56:16 AM PST
by
tutstar
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To: tutstar
this is a very misinterpreted passage, It simply states that All the gifts of the spirit are given in individual lives "for a season", accept for love. Love is the ultimate command for us as Christians. If we take the words quite literal, then no one in todays church would have any knowledge either.
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posted on
11/24/2005 6:59:31 AM PST
by
whispering out loud
(the bible is either 100% true, or in it's very nature it is 100% a lie)
To: tutstar
Will they cut the day of Pentecost from their bibles now?
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posted on
11/24/2005 7:01:41 AM PST
by
sausageseller
(Look out for the jackbooted spelling police. There! Everywhere!(revised cause the "man" accosted me!)
To: tutstar
When I clicked on this, I thought it might be something from ScrappleFace. It just struck me as odd.
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