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Article: State of the Baptist Church: Baptist churches fight to maintain membership
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- New Pittsburgh Courier
- Article date:
- August 29, 2007
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CopyrightCopyright New Pittsburgh Courier Aug 29-Sep 4, 2007. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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FOUNDATION-Reverend Kevin Turman, pastor of second Baptist Church, said traditionalism is the foundation of a strong church.
(Part one of a three-part series.)
DETROIT-(Real Times News Service)-A church sits atop a hill, music drifting from it.
Inside, a preacher addresses his congregation, sweat pouring down his face, paper fans sweeping across women's faces, choruses of "hallelujah!" echoing off stained glass windows reflecting the Sunday morning sunlight.
The church organ. The church choir. The joyful rattling of tambourines. The gold collection plate. Arow of people waiting to be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
For many, this is the image the Baptist ...