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What is the difference between southern baptist and methodist?

April 26, 2017Baptist culture difference Methodist Religion Society southern spirituality

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What is the difference between southern baptist and methodist?

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Either one is Christian, so you’re not considering changing your religion. Here are some basic differences. Governance: Southern Baptists (SB): Congregationalist organization. Churches call (hire) their own ministers. Although there is an over-arching organization, each congregation is autonomous. United Methodists (UM): Episcopal (hierarchy with bishop) organization. Pastors are assigned by the bishop. Congregations are linked pretty tightly with one another. Theology: SB: Conservative, largely fundamentalist. Believe in adult baptism (not infant baptism), and always by full immersion. Evangelical approach to recruiting members. They believe that the Bible is infallible and is the sole basis for faith. UM: Broader range of beliefs. Some fundamentalists, some liberals. All supposedly believe in the resurrection of Jesus. Some may not believe in the second coming. They allow infant baptism (christening) or adult baptism (either on the head or via full immersion). They consider faith bas