Baptist denomination

Baptists are a Christian group emphasizing believer’s baptism—meaning individuals are baptized only after confirming their personal faith—typically through full-body immersion. They advocate for local church independence, where each congregation governs itself without centralized authority. Baptists hold to the authority of the Bible, emphasize evangelism and personal relationship with God, and often stress religious freedom and separation of church and state. While beliefs and practices can vary among different Baptist churches, their core principles focus on personal faith, baptism by immersion, and the autonomy of local congregations.