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Our Affiliations

Higher Connection Church, the English Congregation of Global Mission Church, is affiliated under the following three umbrellas:

• The Montgomery Baptist Association (Countywide)
• Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware (Statewide)
• The Southern Baptist Convention (Nationwide)

What is the Southern Baptist Convention?

It is the largest association of Christian churches in America. One out of every 10 churches in America is affiliated with the SBC (42,000 churches and 16 million members – more than most other denominations combined). It is the most diverse association of churches. SBC churches include various race, nationality, and ethnic groups. Each Sunday, services are held in over 80 languages in the U.S.

Why not just be an independent church?

We are! Every SBC is completely independent. There is no denominational control or hierarchy, as there is in most other denominations. Each church is self-governed and determines its own affairs. For example:

• Every SBC church chooses its own pastor.
• Every SBC church owns its own buildings and assets.
• Every SBC church determines its own programs.

What are the advantages of being affiliated with the SBC?

It allows our church to participate in the largest missionary organization in the world. Through the SBC Cooperative Program, we help support over 10,000 missionaries in 153 countries around the world.