“Not on our watch” is the statement we sometimes hear when people want to emphasize that, if they have anything to do about it, some dire happening absolutely will not happen. Unfortunately, however, something dire is headed toward happening “on our watch” if we don’t do something about it.
That “something dire” is the distinct possibility, among many Baptist churches and members of Baptist churches, that they will forget Baptist principles. The result will be that, while the name “Baptist” might remain, Baptist principles will fade far into the background if not into oblivion. However, we don’t have to let that happen.
BaptistWay Press® has a number of helpful, easy-to-use, nominally-priced (some even free) resources that churches will find useful in teaching Baptist principles. Resource materials won’t solve the problem by themselves, but they can be helpful in the hands of people who are determined to help churches and church members continue to live in accord with our Baptist principles.
Consider these helpful resources:
- Beliefs Important to Baptists
This resource, which has been prepared for adults, consists of 13 study sessions on Baptist beliefs. It can be used in many settings, including Sunday School. A teaching guide is also available. Furthermore, the content of this book is available in one volume or in three units of four lessons each, plus one stand-alone lesson.
- Baptist Doctrine and Heritage Study
Churches can use this resource to conduct an annual study of significant areas of Baptist doctrine and heritage, focusing on a different area each year. The newest study is Bible Truths About God, by James Semple. Also available are Baptists and Religious Liberty, by William Pinson, Jr.; Jesus Is Lord, by Howard K. Batson; and The Bible—You Can Believe It, by Jim Denison. A teaching guide and other teaching resources are also available. In addition, Baptists and Religious Liberty is available in a large‑print edition, as well as in a Spanish edition entitled Los Bautistas y la Libertad de Religión.
- Important Baptist Stuff
This resource for youth is available online at www.baptistwaypress.org. It provides four sessions for youth. Plus the price is definitely right—FREE! A teaching plan is also provided, and it too is FREE.
- Let’s Explore Baptist Beliefs
This is a five-session study developed especially for children, and it has an accompanying Leader’s Guide. This attractive study has been used effectively by many churches.
In addition to these products that specifically emphasize Baptist principles, don’t underestimate the importance of your church’s ongoing Sunday School classes in either encouraging or discouraging Baptist principles. One of the important benefits of BaptistWay Press® Bible study materials is that they value the historic biblical distinctives of Baptists. These study materials emphasize genuine Bible study and are written by trusted, qualified Baptist writers who are given the freedom to interpret and apply the Bible as Baptists. BaptistWay Press® Bible study materials are available for all age groups and in seven languages.
Are you ready to “seize the day” rather than allow Baptist principles to slip away from us? Check out the study materials we have developed to help you and your church at www.baptistwaypress.org, or call 1-866-249-1799 to request an order form of our products for your church.