As reported in the Memphis Commercial Appeal on July 17, 2007, Bellevue Baptist Church was rated as one of the 50 most influential non-Catholic churches in the United States. Bellevue ranked 38 on the list which looked at 2,000 such faith communities.
This survey just recognizes what we've known for a long time in Memphis -- that Bellevue is a positive influence in this community and many other communities. The good (spiritual, social, charitable and otherwise) that Bellevue does for Mid-Southerners cannot be understated or fully appreciated. The political influence that Bellevue exerts in the Mid-South also cannot be understated.
Memphis is a better place to live because we have Bellevue. I can say that without bias because I'm not Southern Baptist and do not attend church there. It's just easy to see the good that they do. We're glad to have Bellevue and we congratulate them on their recognition.
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