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Expert: Elder Greg Madden - 12/14/2009


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Is it against Baptists beliefs to have an outside wedding? Or do Baptists have to get married in a church?

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Amanda,

Thank you for your questions and the opportunity to help.

To simply answer your question, no it is not against Baptists beliefs. There is nothing in the Scriptures (or in any Baptist doctrine of beliefs that I am aware of) that would prevent a wedding from taking place outside of a building (church or otherwise). The only reason any Christian may not have an outside wedding is for logistical reasons (weather, location, ect...).

Hope this helps.

Merry Christmas!
Elder Greg Madden

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I attended a fundamental independent Baptist church for many years. While attending the church I learned the doctrines and beliefs of the Baptist movement. I now attend an independent Pentecostal church. I have served there as an Elder for fourteen years. I minister in song with the choir and worship team. I am also the new member’s class coordinator, men's ministry director, and the Harvest Riders motorcycle ministry president.
In 1993 the Lord called me to "...preach the Gospel where ever I open the door..." I have had the privilege of ministering God's Word to churches in Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. In those meetings we have seen the Lord save, heal, deliver, and fill people will His Spirit.

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I am ordained through Harvest Church, and with the World Harvest Ministerial Fellowship. I also am a licensed minister with the State of Oklahoma.

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I am currently enrolled with the Ames Bible College.

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