As I was Googling yesterday, I stumbled upon the statement of faith of Urban Ministries Inc., an African-American Christian publications company that publishes Sunday school and bible study materials for local churches. I've never really been a fan of "standardized" curriculae for church-wide studies. However, I can understand why using such resources can be great for ensuring that church members in a local body are on the "same page" doctrinely, practically, and knowingly. As bible study and Sunday school teachers, we are responsible for our doctrine, that it lines up with the truths of God's Word. We are accountable that we teach from a biblical perspective. I was encouraged by UMI biblical stance. Their doctrine of faith (which in many ways outlines the biblical perspective of all true-believers) is as follows:
http://www.urbanministries.com/spec/statement-of-faith/
Click the link and read it at their website.
