Center for Baptist History and Heritage
The vision of DBU’s Center for Baptist History and Heritage is to serve as a resource for students, professors, churches, and other organizations to learn about Baptist history and be inspired by the global Baptist heritage.
BAPTIST SPOTLIGHT
George W. Truett was an American clergyman who was the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, from 1897 until 1944, and the president of the Southern Baptist Convention from 1927 to 1929. He was one of the “most famous Southern Baptist” preachers and writers of his era.
Featured Articles
“I just believe in being a Christian–I don’t want to be part of a denomination.” Have you ever heard a statement such as this? It seems very pious, but it makes it sound like there is something wrong with being part of a denomination of Christians….
The word “lord” has a variety of meanings and a number of definitions. However, as Christians, we confess that Jesus Christ is Lord because we owe him our total allegiance, loving service and faithful obedience because of who he is and what he has done….
BAPTISTS through the centuries have insisted that the Bible is the sole ultimate written authority for Christian faith and practice. They have resisted those who claimed otherwise, including popes, kings, bishops, pastors and teachers….
Sources for Materials on Baptist Doctrine, Polity, and History
