What is VBC - Virginia Baptists Committed?
Virginia Baptist Committed began in 1980 as an informal network among moderate Virginia Baptists happy with and working within the Baptist General Association of Virginia but concerned about the announced takeover of the Southern Baptist Convention. The group was “committed” to preserving the Southern Baptist Convention and the Baptist General Association. Following the takeover of the SBC in 1990 the group took renewed interest in cooperating with the BGAV and in supporting candidates who are committed to advancing and preserving our precious principles as Virginia Baptists and in supporting and defending historic Baptist principles and to opposing any initiative that departs from those principles.
What Does the VBC Do?
We are committed to:
* Telling the bona-fide story of Virginia Baptists
* Advocating the supporting authentic Baptist polity
* Encouraging continued and enthusiastic support of the BGAV
* Clarifying the role of Virginia Baptists in the larger Baptist family
* Strengthening the BGAV and its continuing ministries
* Disseminating accurate information about the BGAV
* Ending the migration of churches from the BGAV
* Encouraging the attendance and ongoing participation of maintream Virginia Baptists at the annual meeting of the BGAV
Our Shared Values
The shared values of VBC are the same as those the BGAV has held and continuously reaffirms since 1823:
Centrality of Christ
Authority of the Holy Scripture
Priesthood of Believers
Soul Compentency
Religious Liberty
Separation of Church and State
Autonomy of the Local Church
Believers Baptism
Respect for Persons
Intellectual Integrity
Cooperative Spirit
Compassion for Unbelievers
Responsiveness to a Changing World
