I don't know if this will help or not, but I've studied the minutes for a "regular" Baptist Association in south-eastern Arkansas from about civil war time until 1890's or so. It seems that the churches which were a part of this association and still exist are now part of the Southern Baptist's. anne W ----- Original Message ----- From: Stephens <steph@groupz.net> To: <GAMADISO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, June 05, 2000 5:46 PM Subject: Re: Hard-Shell vs Regualr Baptist Church > The term "hard-shell" is generally used to refer to more conservative > churches. The term is used mostly by people who do not agree with the > doctrine of those churches. > > The term "regular Baptist" is somewhat ambiguous. There are at least > the following: > Southern Baptist Convention (the largest protestant denomination in > the United States), American Baptist Convention, National Baptist > Convention, Freewill Baptists, etc. > > Heidi Streetman wrote: > > > > Greetings! > > Could someone please explain the differences between "hard-shell" > > and "regular" Baptist churches??? This terminology is new to me. > > Thanks! > > Heidi >