Robyn Lebron Education: Baptists believe that education and mission work are a crucial part of why we are here “Moreover, the cause of education in the Kingdom of Christ is coordinated with the causes of missions and general benevolence, and should receive along with these the liberal support of the churches An adequate system of Christian education is necessary to a complete spiritual program for Christ’s people In Christian education there should be a proper balance between academic freedom and academic responsibility.”* **** Since the Southern Baptist Convention is the largest group, many of the special doctrine described here is that of the SBC Generally speaking they are the most conservative in all matters, and other smaller groups may have different stances on these topics * Copyright © 2000 Southern Baptist Convention; Used by permission Text also available at http://www.sbc10*-.net/bfm/bfm2000.asp The Southern Baptist Convention recognizes only one version of the Baptist Faith and Message at any time, and considers the earlier 1925 and 1963 renditions outdated and obsolete