Position Statements

Every denomination is experiencing tension and Southern Baptists are no exception. Of course, tension can be healthy. It serves to clarify beliefs. But tension also has a down side. It can generate misleading statements and create confusion in the local church. We know that some may be struggling to sort out truth from fiction.

Priesthood
Soul Competency
Creeds & Confessions
Women In Ministry
Church and State
Missions
Autonomy
Cooperation
Sexuality
Sanctity of Life

Because this is so, we offer you these simple position statements which reflect the actions of the Convention and its entities. We hope that they will prove helpful to you.