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Shawnee is distintively baptist. Below is an accrostic of the word BAPTIST. These are the things that have traditionally set baptists apart from other groups of faith.
B - Bible is the sole authority of faith & practice
A - Autonomy of the local church in regards to government and finances
P - Priesthood of every believers
T - Two Ordinances: Baptism & the Lord's Supper
I - Individual soul liberty (everyone must answer to God for himself)
S - Separation of church & state
T - Two Offices: Pastor & Deacon
S - Salvation is by grace through faith alone
...to the full Statement of Faith ...to “The Shawnee Story!” ...to Good News
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