Worship in the churches of the National Baptist Convention of the USA, Inc. , is a joyous expression of gratitude to God for deliverance, both social and spiritual. The traditional black Baptist style of fervent preaching and singing predominates, and recently a charismatic influence has been manifest in increased use of dance, raising of hands, and chanting.
Worship in the nearly 8 million-member National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. , centers on Christ and is African-American in cultural...
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