Our Director, in cooperation with the Christian Life Commission of BGCT, has presented lectures to Hispanic churches on the steps they should take to address the legal changes that are taking place.  

The presentation focuses on the documents of your church: 1. Constitution, 2. Declaration of Faith, 3. Use of Facilities, 4. Marriage Policy, 5. Religious Employment Criteria, and 6. Formal Membership Policy.  

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The documents of the Church - Constitution, policies, etc. - provide structure and protect the religious freedoms of the church and its members.  

Here are some of the points covered in the presentation "The Church and Marriages of Same Sex" and other resources that can help your church enhance its constitution and protections:

"Marriage, family, sexual behavior, church and state, religious freedom, and evangelism are all important to the debate from a biblical Christian perspective." Visit the BGCT Christian Life Commission website for more resources.

These are additional resources that could be helpful with the topic of Same Sex Marriages:    

• The Supreme Court and Marriage of Same Sex: What You Need to Know Now (Baptist Joint Committee)  

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• Protecting Your Ministry: A Legal Guide for Southern Baptist and Evangelical Churches, Schools, and Ministries