National Association of Free Will Baptists - a national body of predominantly white Free Will Baptist churches in the United States and Canada, organized on November 5, 1935 in Nashville, Tennessee. White is a color (more accurately it contains all the colors of the visible spectrum and is sometimes described as an achromatic color—black is the absence of color) that has high brightness but zero hue. ... Free Will Baptist Church - a group of churches that share a common history, name, and an acceptance of the Armenian theology of free grace, free salvation, free will, based on the idea of general atonement, and an Amillenial view of Eschatology. ... November 5 is the 309th day of the year (310th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 56 days remaining. ... 1935 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Nashville skyline Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee. ...

Free Will Baptists in the United States arose in two independent streams, one beginning in the South in 1727 and another in the North in 1780. Events June 11 - George, Prince of Wales becomes King George II of Great Britain. ... 1780 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...

In 1702, English Baptists who had settled in Carolina requested help from the General Baptists in England. Though they did not receive help, native Paul Palmer labored there about 25 years later, and founded the first "General" or "Free Will" Baptist church in Chowan, North Carolina in 1727. Palmer organized at least three churches in North Carolina. From one church in 1727, they grew to over 20 churches by 1755. After 1755, the churches began to decrease and many churches and members became Particular Baptists. By 1770, only 4 churches and 4 ministers remained of the General Baptist persuasion. By the end of 18th century, these churches were being referred to as "Free Will Baptist." The churches in the "Palmer" line would again experience growth slowly. They organized various associations and conferences, and finally organized into the General Conference of Free Will Baptists in 1921. Events March 8 - William III died; Princess Anne Stuart becomes Queen Anne of England, Scotland and Ireland. ... Baptist churches are part of a Christian movement often regarded as an Evangelical, Protestant denomination. ... Baptists were first identified by the name General Baptists in 17th century England. ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Ethnicity... State nickname: Tar Heel State Other U.S. States Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Governor Michael Easley (D) Official languages English Area 139,509 km² (28th)  - Land 126,256 km²  - Water 13,227 km² (9. ... 1755 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1770 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... (17th century - 18th century - 19th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800. ... 1921 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...

Another "Free Will" movement rose in the North through the work of Benjamin Randall (1749-1808). Randall united with the Regular Baptists in 1776, but broke with them in 1779 due to his more liberal views on predestination. In 1780, Randall formed a "Free" Baptist church in New Durham, New Hampshire. More churches were founded, and in 1792 a Yearly Meeting was organized. This northern line of Free Will Baptists expanded rapidly, but the majority of the churches merged with the Northern Baptist Convention in 1911. A remnant of the Randall churches organized in 1917 as the Cooperative General Association of Free Will Baptists. Regular Baptists are a diverse group of Baptists in the United States and Canada. ... This article is about the year 1776. ... 1779 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1780 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... New Durham is a town located in Strafford County, New Hampshire. ... 1792 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... The Northern Baptist Convention was founded in Washington, D.C. on May 17, 1907. ... 1911 was a common year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ... 1917 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

Representatives of the "Palmer" (General Conference) and "Randall" (Cooperative General Association) groups of Free Will Baptists met in Nashville, Tennessee in 1935 and organized the National Association of Free Will Baptists as a merger of the two groups. The Nashville skyline Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee. ... 1935 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

The churches of the National Association of Free Will Baptists are theological conservatives who hold an Arminian view of salvation and eternal security. The differ from the larger body of Baptists in holding three ordinances rather than two - baptism, the Lord's supper and feet washing. Anointing with oil is also practiced. Arminianism is a Protestant Christian theology founded by the Dutch theologian Jacobus Arminius. ... Baptist churches are part of a Christian movement often regarded as an Evangelical, Protestant denomination. ... Baptism is a water purification ritual practiced in certain religions such as Christianity, Mandaeanism, Sikhism, and some historic sects of Judaism. ... The Lords Supper is a variation of the name and the service of The Last Supper or Eucharist. ... Feet washing is a religious rite observed as an ordinance by several Christian denominations. ... Anointing with oil is a practice of some Protestant bodies for members who are ill. ...

As of August 2005, the Association claims to have over 2,400 churches in 42 states and 14 foreigh countries. The Association is actively involved in missionary work at home and abroad.

External link

• National Association of Free Will Baptists - official Web Site

Sources

• A Free Will Baptist Handbook: Heritage, Beliefs, and Ministries, by J. Matthew Pinson
• Baptists Around the World, by Albert W. Wardin, Jr.
• Religious Congregations & Membership in the United States, 2000, Glenmary Research Center