Free Will Baptist Church

The Free Will Baptist Church is a denomination of Baptists who adhere to Arminian doctrine, emphasizing free will, free grace, and the availability of salvation to all who accept Christ. This contrasts with Calvinist Baptists, who believe in predestination.

The movement traces its roots to the 18th century, with distinct groups forming in North Carolina and New England through the work of evangelists like Benjamin Randall. While many Free Will Baptists merged with other Baptist conventions in the early 20th century, the National Association of Free Will Baptists was reorganized in 1935. Local congregations maintain independence, and the National Association meets annually. In 1997, the group reported over 210,000 members across the United States and Canada.12