Our Values
The Lordship of Christ
We affirm that ' Jesus is Lord'.
He is Lord over our individual lives, the life of our church, and the life of the whole world.
The authority of the Bible
The Bible is described as the ‘Word of God' because we 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.
Baptism for Believers
From the example of the New Testament, Baptists claim that baptism
is for those who believe and able to declare that Jesus is Lord.
As a symbol of Jesus'
claim on our lives, baptism by immersion is practiced, representing a desire to die
to self and to live for Christ.
A Believers Church
We understand the church as a community of believers gathered in the name of Jesus
Christ for worship, witness and service.
The priesthood of all believers
We believe that everyone that attends our church has
a role to play and can use their God-
These gifts include teaching, evangelism, social action,
pastoral care, prayer, healing, taking part in worship, administration or hospitality.
Church members and church meetings
Membership is open to all who profess repentance
towards God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and whose lives bear evidence of their
Christian profession.
Members are usually received after Baptism by immersion but the church welcomes to
full membership all who conscientiously follow our Lord Jesus Christ.
Church members
are called to prayerfully discern God's will for their shared life. Final authority
does not rest with the ministers, deacons or any other local, national or international
body, but with the members meeting together under God's guidance.
Church meetings
will make appointments, ministers, and agree financial policy and mission strategy.
Interdependence
We believe that churches should not live in isolation from one another
but rather be inter-
Sharing the faith
We 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 our church, as well as in our wider world.
Our Church Constitution can be can be viewed here.
North Bushey Baptist Church is a member
of the Baptist Union of Great Britain.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.
Matthew 22 :37
