Baptism & Membership

Baptism

As a Member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Church subscribes to the Union's Declaration of Principle that Christian Baptism is the immersion in water into the name of the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit, of those who have professed repentance towards God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ who died for our sins according to the Scriptures, was buried and rose again on the third day.

Anyone interested in taking this step should contact Pastor Rob Beaumont or a member of the Leadership Team.

The Church periodically runs Baptism and Membership classes for those considering these things.

Church Membership

Membership is open to those who:

• profess their faith in God, Father Son and Holy Spirit
• hold to the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ and the authority of the Holy Scriptures and that interpretation of them usually called evangelical
• commit themselves to serving Christ within the Church and beyond
• acknowledge their responsibilities as Church members

Persons who have not been baptised as believers by immersion may become Members of the Church but shall be encouraged to give prayerful consideration to the matter of baptism.

A person wishing to become a Member of the Church shall apply to the Leadership Team.

When a request is received for membership the Leadership Team will appoint two Church members to visit the applicant. The purpose of the visit is to ensure that the applicant has made a personal Christian commitment, shares the beliefs of the Church and understands the responsibilities of membership. The visit provides opportunity for dialogue during which the applicant learns more about the Church and the visitors learn about the applicant.

Entry in to membership of the Church shall follow interview and report to the Leadership Team and shall accord with the Curch's Constitution and the procedures and requirements determined from time to time by the Leadership Team.