Dakota Baptist Convention

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The Dakota Baptist Convention (DBC) is an autonomous association of Baptist churches in the states of North Dakota and South Dakota.[1] It is one of the state conventions associated with the Southern Baptist Convention.[2] Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the convention is made up of 7 Baptist associations and around 100 churches as of 2010.[citation needed] DBC was created in 2003.[1]

The organization attracted media attention for giving away a Harley Davidson motorcycle in a raffle at the 2006 and 2007 Sturgis Motorcycle Rallys as part of an outreach effort.[3] To qualify for a ticket, a rally antendee had to listen to a three-minute sermon.[3]

Affiliated Organizations

  • Dakota Baptist - State Newspaper
  • Dakota Baptist Foundation
  • Dakota Baptist School of Theology and Leadership
  • Answer Center - Provides clothing, medical assistance, and job training

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Willoughby, Karen L. (November 13, 2007). "Dakota convention to decentralize". Baptist Press. Retrieved 2010-08-26. 
  2. ↑ "State Conventions and Local Associations: North Dakota". Southern Baptist Convention. Retrieved 2010-08-25. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 French, Rose (September 1, 2007). "Hog Heaven: Baptists offer bikes to win converts". Star-News (Wilmington, NC). Associated Press. p. 12B. Retrieved 2010-08-27. 

Further reading

  • Lindner, Eileen W. (2009). Yearbook of American & Canadian Churches. Abingdon Press. p. 158. ISBN 978-0-687-65880-0. 

External links

State Conventions
Affiliated Conventions
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