Separation From American Baptists
In 1907 there was avid discussion of state association affairs. At this time American Baptists within the association decided to become Southern Baptists. They decided on the following resolution:
"Whereas, our national Societies connected with the Northern Baptist Convention are committed to what is known as the 'Federation of Churches,' and to union and cooperation with open communion Baptists; therefore, we recognize the right of each Baptist Church to work through whatever Baptist group it pleases. We as an association will cooperate with the Baptist Missionary Convention of Illinois, and in doing general home and foreign work with the Southern Baptist Convention. We recommend that the Sunday Schools use the literature of the Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention." At this meeting, Bethany Baptist withdrew from the Centralia Baptist Association and decided to become a part of the Alton American Baptist Association.
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