What Do We Believe?
Licking River Baptist is an autonomous, Christ ruled, Pastor led, Deacon served, Team operated, congregation affirmed Southern Baptist Church that subscribes to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 as its statement of faith.

The Baptist Faith and Message (BF&M) 2000 is a statement of faith for the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) that summarizes the beliefs of Southern Baptists. It was adopted by the SBC on June 14, 2000. The BF&M is a guide for interpretation, not a creed, and is intended to help with the interpretation of the Bible. 
The BF&M 2000 is made up of 18 articles of faith that cover a range of topics, including:

 

The Bible and its authority
The nature of God
The spiritual condition of humans
God's plan of salvation
The purpose of the local church
Christian education
Religious liberty
The family 

 

To read the BF&M 2000 in its entirety, click here