Two churches join Alliance of Baptists
Two churches disciplined by Baptist bodies for affirming gays have joined the Alliance of Baptists, a theologically progressive organization formed by churches and individuals separating from the Southern Baptist Convention in 1987.
The alliance's e-mail newsletter announced January 10 the addition of Journey Fellowship in Owensboro, Kentucky, and Royal Lane Baptist Church in Dallas. The new congregations increase the total of alliance churches to 124.
Journey Fellowship was kicked out of Daviess-McLean Baptist Association in August for allowing a chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays to meet monthly on church property. Association leaders said that by accommodating the group, the church plant formerly known as Seven Hills Baptist Church implied endorsement of views contrary to what Southern Baptists believe.
