Equality at Table and Font
From weekly communion to baptism by immersion, Stone‑Campbell practices emphasized the equal standing of all believers before Christ. No tokens, pew rentals, or prerequisite ranks—just one table and one baptism.
Practices of Equality
- Weekly communion: all share one bread and cup.
- Congregational singing: every voice belongs; no choir lofts required.
- Believer’s baptism: all enter the same way—confession and immersion.
- Local leadership: elders and deacons serve among equals.
Legacy
Equality shaped the movement’s plain style and mutual accountability, resisting status‑based barriers that divided Christians.