Worship in the constituency of the National Baptist Convention of America has been characterized by a free and emotionally powerful expression of faith in a God who promises liberation from oppressive circumstances. In recent years, worship has taken on greater structure without stifling freedom, and considerable resources have been devoted to enhancing the worship experience.
The divisions of the national black Baptist bodies do not represent distinctions in the types and modes of worship....
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