Whitehouse Baptist Church is part of the wider Baptist family of churches. While each Baptist church is rooted in its local community, we also share common beliefs and ways of working.
What Baptists Believe
At the heart of Baptist belief is a simple conviction: the Bible is the inspired Word of God. Through it, we come to know Jesus Christ, who is our final authority for what we believe and how we live.
Our faith is centred on Jesus – who He is, what He has done, and what it means to follow Him in everyday life.
Baptism
Baptists practise what is often called believer’s baptism.
This means we baptise those who have made a personal decision to follow Jesus as their Lord and Saviour. Baptism is a public declaration of that faith.
We baptise by full immersion in water. This symbolises leaving an old life behind and beginning a new life with God.
The Local Church
Baptists believe that the church is a group of believers who gather together for worship, witness, and service.
Each local church is led by its members. Together, they seek God’s guidance in decisions about the life and direction of the church. This reflects the belief that every member has a part to play.
Working Together
Although each Baptist church governs itself, it is not isolated. Baptist churches work closely together and support one another. This is often described as being interdependent.
Whitehouse Baptist Church is part of:
- The Baptist Union of Great Britain
- The Eastern Baptist Association
These organisations provide support, training, and encouragement for churches, ministers, and members.
The vision of the Eastern Baptist Association is:
“Growing healthy churches in relationship for God’s mission in the East of England.”
Part of a Global Family
Baptists are part of a much wider global community.
Through the Baptist Union of Great Britain, we are connected to:
- The European Baptist Federation
- The Baptist World Alliance
Together, this represents millions of Baptists across the world. While each church is local, we are part of a much bigger family of Christians.
If you would like to find out more, or have questions about what it means to be part of a Baptist church, you would be very welcome to get in touch.