I am currently pastoring my first church, a Southern Baptist Church, in which the altar call has always been present. I have been at this church for a little over a year now and have not sought to rock the boat with regards to the altar call. I am well aware of how the altar call is viewed by many Southern Baptists.

However, in my studies, I am more and more convinced that the altar call is unnecessary and can even cause problems. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on how I could seek to lead my congregation away from this practice?

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Tripp Spangler
MDiv Student
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Minister
SBC