We are affiliated to the London Baptist Association (LBA) and the wider group of Baptists Together (The Baptist Union of Great Britain) but every Baptist Church is independent and autonomous. These are the main things that make Baptists distinctive. What do Baptists believe? The Lordship of Christ Baptists affirm that ‘Jesus is Lord’. He is Lord over our individual lives, the life of each church, and the life of the whole world. The Authority of the Bible The Bible is described as the ‘Word of God’ because Baptists believe that its writers were inspired by God’s Spirit. As such, it has authority to guide both what we believe and how we live our lives. Believer's Baptism From the example of the New Testament, Baptists believe that baptism is only for those who believe and are able to declare personally that Jesus is Lord. As a symbol of Jesus’ claim on our lives, we practise baptism by immersion, representing a desire to die to self and to live for Christ. (Rather than Infant Baptism, a Baptist Church will hold a Dedication Service for a new child.) A Believer's Church Baptists understand the church to be a community of believers gathered in the name of Jesus Christ for worship, witness and service. There is no set Baptist liturgy. Each local church and community is free to determine its own pattern, though prayer and praise, listening and reflecting on scripture, and sharing Holy Communion will always be central. The Priesthood of all Believers Baptists believe that everyone that belongs to a Baptist church has a role to play and can use their God-given skills and talents for the good of the church and the community. These gifts include teaching, evangelism, social action, pastoral care, prayer, healing, taking part in worship, administration or hospitality. Church Members and Church Meetings When a person is baptised in a Baptist church, they normally become a church member. Church members are called prayerfully to discern God’s will for their shared life. Final authority does not rest with the Minister, Deacons or any other local, national or international body, but with the members meeting together under God’s guidance. The Church meeting makes appointments, agrees financial policy and mission strategy. Interdependence Baptists believe that churches should not live in isolation from one another but rather be interdependent (hence our support for the loacal Churches Together initiative). In sharing the faith, Baptists believe that each Christian has a duty to share their faith with others. We recognise that mission is not just evangelism, but also includes promoting justice, social welfare, healing, education and peace in the world. Religious Freedom Religious freedom for all has always been a keystone of Baptist understanding. Acceptance of differences of outlook and diversity of practice is encouraged within Baptist churches, as well as in our wider world. To find out more, take a look at the Baptist Union website where you will find "Who'd be a Baptist?"

What makes a baptist Church different?

Our Mission is:

“To know Christ and to make Him known”

42 Elton Avenue, Barnet, Herts, EN5 2EA

Believer’s Baptism

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How is a baptist Church different?

We are affiliated to the London Baptist Association (LBA) and the wider group of Baptists Together (The Baptist Union of Great Britain) but every Baptist Church is independent and autonomous. These are the main things that make Baptists distinctive. What do Baptists believe? The Lordship of Christ Baptists affirm that ‘Jesus is Lord’. He is Lord over our individual lives, the life of each church, and the life of the whole world. The Authority of the Bible The Bible is described as the ‘Word of God’ because Baptists believe that its writers were inspired by God’s Spirit. As such, it has authority to guide both what we believe and how we live our lives. Believer's Baptism From the example of the New Testament, Baptists believe that baptism is only for those who believe and are able to declare personally that Jesus is Lord. As a symbol of Jesus’ claim on our lives, we practise baptism by immersion, representing a desire to die to self and to live for Christ (Rather than Infant Baptism, we would hold a Dedication Service for a new child.) A Believer's Church Baptists understand the church to be a community of believers gathered in the name of Jesus Christ for worship, witness and service. There is no set Baptist liturgy. Each local church and community is free to determine its own pattern, though prayer and praise, listening and reflecting on scripture, and sharing Holy Communion will always be central. The Priesthood of all Believers Baptists believe that everyone that belongs to a Baptist church has a role to play and can use their God-given skills and talents for the good of the church and the community. These gifts include teaching, evangelism, social action, pastoral care, prayer, healing, taking part in worship, administration or hospitality. Church Members and Church Meetings When a person is baptised in a Baptist church, they normally become a church member. Church members are called prayerfully to discern God’s will for their shared life. Final authority does not rest with the Minister, Deacons or any other local, national or international body, but with the members meeting together under God’s guidance. The Church meeting makes appointments, agrees financial policy and mission strategy. Interdependence Baptists believe that churches should not live in isolation from one another but rather be interdependent (hence our support for the loacal Churches Together initiative). In sharing the faith, Baptists believe that each Christian has a duty to share their faith with others. We recognise that mission is not just evangelism, but also includes promoting justice, social welfare, healing, education and peace in the world. Religious Freedom Religious freedom for all has always been a keystone of Baptist understanding. Acceptance of differences of outlook and diversity of practice is encouraged within Baptist churches, as well as in our wider world. To find out more, take a look at the Baptist Union website where you will find "Who'd be a Baptist?" To find out more about Baptist History visit the Baptist Historical Society website.

Our Mission is:

“To know Christ and to make Him known”

Believer’s Baptism

Another Web Site by YourLBwebs

What makes a baptist Church different?

We are affiliated to the London Baptist Association (LBA) and the wider group of Baptists Together (The Baptist Union of Great Britain) but every Baptist Church is independent and autonomous. These are the main things that make Baptists distinctive. What do Baptists believe? The Lordship of Christ Baptists affirm that ‘Jesus is Lord’. He is Lord over our individual lives, the life of each church, and the life of the whole world. The Authority of the Bible The Bible is described as the ‘Word of God’ because Baptists believe that its writers were inspired by God’s Spirit. As such, it has authority to guide both what we believe and how we live our lives. Believer's Baptism From the example of the New Testament, Baptists believe that baptism is only for those who believe and are able to declare personally that Jesus is Lord. As a symbol of Jesus’ claim on our lives, we practise baptism by immersion, representing a desire to die to self and to live for Christ (Rather than Infant Baptism, we would hold a Dedication Service for a new child.) A Believer's Church Baptists understand the church to be a community of believers gathered in the name of Jesus Christ for worship, witness and service. There is no set Baptist liturgy. Each local church and community is free to determine its own pattern, though prayer and praise, listening and reflecting on scripture, and sharing Holy Communion will always be central. The Priesthood of all Believers Baptists believe that everyone that belongs to a Baptist church has a role to play and can use their God-given skills and talents for the good of the church and the community. These gifts include teaching, evangelism, social action, pastoral care, prayer, healing, taking part in worship, administration or hospitality. Church Members and Church Meetings When a person is baptised in a Baptist church, they normally become a church member. Church members are called prayerfully to discern God’s will for their shared life. Final authority does not rest with the Minister, Deacons or any other local, national or international body, but with the members meeting together under God’s guidance. The Church meeting makes appointments, agrees financial policy and mission strategy. Interdependence Baptists believe that churches should not live in isolation from one another but rather be interdependent (hence our support for the loacal Churches Together initiative). In sharing the faith, Baptists believe that each Christian has a duty to share their faith with others. We recognise that mission is not just evangelism, but also includes promoting justice, social welfare, healing, education and peace in the world. Religious Freedom Religious freedom for all has always been a keystone of Baptist understanding. Acceptance of differences of outlook and diversity of practice is encouraged within Baptist churches, as well as in our wider world. To find out more, take a look at the Baptist Union website where you will find "Who'd be a Baptist?" To find out more about Baptist History visit the Baptist Historical Society website.

Our Mission is:

“To know Christ and to make Him known”

42 Elton Avenue, Barnet, Herts, EN5 2EA

Believer’s Baptism

Another Web Site by YourLBwebs

What makes a baptist Church different?

We are affiliated to the London Baptist Association (LBA) and the wider group of Baptists Together (The Baptist Union of Great Britain) but every Baptist Church is independent and autonomous. These are the main things that make Baptists distinctive. What do Baptists believe? The Lordship of Christ Baptists affirm that ‘Jesus is Lord’. He is Lord over our individual lives, the life of each church, and the life of the whole world. The Authority of the Bible The Bible is described as the ‘Word of God’ because Baptists believe that its writers were inspired by God’s Spirit. As such, it has authority to guide both what we believe and how we live our lives. Believer's Baptism From the example of the New Testament, Baptists believe that baptism is only for those who believe and are able to declare personally that Jesus is Lord. As a symbol of Jesus’ claim on our lives, we practise baptism by immersion, representing a desire to die to self and to live for Christ (Rather than Infant Baptism, we would hold a Dedication Service for a new child.) A Believer's Church Baptists understand the church to be a community of believers gathered in the name of Jesus Christ for worship, witness and service. There is no set Baptist liturgy. Each local church and community is free to determine its own pattern, though prayer and praise, listening and reflecting on scripture, and sharing Holy Communion will always be central. The Priesthood of all Believers Baptists believe that everyone that belongs to a Baptist church has a role to play and can use their God-given skills and talents for the good of the church and the community. These gifts include teaching, evangelism, social action, pastoral care, prayer, healing, taking part in worship, administration or hospitality. Church Members and Church Meetings When a person is baptised in a Baptist church, they normally become a church member. Church members are called prayerfully to discern God’s will for their shared life. Final authority does not rest with the Minister, Deacons or any other local, national or international body, but with the members meeting together under God’s guidance. The Church meeting makes appointments, agrees financial policy and mission strategy. Interdependence Baptists believe that churches should not live in isolation from one another but rather be interdependent (hence our support for the loacal Churches Together initiative). In sharing the faith, Baptists believe that each Christian has a duty to share their faith with others. We recognise that mission is not just evangelism, but also includes promoting justice, social welfare, healing, education and peace in the world. Religious Freedom Religious freedom for all has always been a keystone of Baptist understanding. Acceptance of differences of outlook and diversity of practice is encouraged within Baptist churches, as well as in our wider world. To find out more, take a look at the Baptist Union website where you will find "Who'd be a Baptist?" To find out more about Baptist History visit the Baptist Historical Society website.

Our Mission is:

“To know Christ and to make Him known”

42 Elton Avenue, Barnet, Herts, EN5 2EA

Believer’s Baptism