Summer Institute 07: SDB Polity

The Summer Institute in Seventh Day Baptist Polity went well. This year (June 18-29) was the first time in over 30 years that Polity was the main focus. For the last 30 years it has been included with the SDB History course. It was good time of learning and bonding. Students were: D. Scott Smith (Salem, WV), Chuck Meathrell (Salem, WV), Dusty Mackintosh (Foothill, CA), Shay Rankhorn (Paint Rock, AL), Gus Tucker (Paint Rock, AL), Wayne North (New Auburn, WI) and Michael Cummings (Millyard, London, UK).

If you get to see one of these students you can as them about some of these terms: Autonomy, Antinomianism, Priesthood of all believers, Association Principle, Congregational polity, Covenant, Baptism, the body of Christ, Interest Committees, the origins of Associations, Yearly meetings, Accreditation, License to Preach, CLT, and TMI. :-)

It was a joy to have a full two weeks to talk about polity. Next summer is Sabbath Theology. Dates to be announced.