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We hold to the historical teaching of Baptist people from the time of Scripture to present day. As Baptist people, we did not come from the Protestant Reformation, we came through it. Our roots of doctrine can be traced to the time of Christ and His Apostles. Named by our enemies, we have ever been prepared to suffer for our faith and the inerrancy and authority of Scripture. We do not place a higher priority on the name “baptist” than we do the doctrine that it represents. Historically, Baptist people have held to the following distinctives.

Bible is the sole authority in all faith and practise

Autonomy of every local church

Priesthood of every believer

Two ordinances (Baptism by Immersion only and the Lord’s Table)

Individual soul liberty

Saved Church membership

Two Offices (Pastor and Deacon)

Separation of Church and State

 

Although we firmly believe the doctrine represented above, we also recognise that other true believers are included in the Bride of Jesus Christ.