Church motto
“In touch with God – putting Jesus first”
Church Description
Chipperfield Baptist Church is located in Chipperfield,
Hertfordshire and is affiliated to the Baptist Union of Great Britain.
We
strive to make Jesus known by proclaiming the Good News of Christ through
worship, ministry and mission.
Mission Statement
As God’s people our desire
is to know Him more and to be counted as faithful to His rule in our lives. In
our worship we proclaim the truth of God’s salvation through Jesus Christ, free
to all and without measure. We rely on the Holy Spirit to enable us in our
ministry, to encourage, equip and in His leading of us, to serve our community
with justice, mercy and humility (Micah 3:8).
Core Values
- To be
“In Touch” with God through prayer, worship and communion
- “Putting
Jesus” first in our lives, relationships and community
- Seeking
to be a Holy Spirit filled and empowered community of God’s people
- To
testify to the Good News of Jesus Christ in word and deed
- Uphold to
the teaching of scripture
- Endorse
the equality of all before God
- Encourage
each and every one to fulfil their true potential in God
- To seek
to minister to each other and the community in which God has placed us
Mission Activity
As the expression of our Gospel mission we are involved in –
Prayer - it being the vital life blood of the Church as we seek God’s
guidance and equipping for his work. To see Christ made known.
Reaching out - to the community in service, support and as a
witness to Christ– irrespective of social, gender or generational barriers.
Focus on Good Ecumenical Relationships – In unity with other
Christians in the village in their expression of God’s Kingdom and a shared heart
for reaching the whole of the community for Jesus Christ.
Specific activities
All Age Services, Parent and
Toddler Group, Emmaus Services, Saturday Evening Events, Fellowship Meals, Monthly Lunches, Annual
Festivals and Special Events, work in association with other churches (Shared
Services, Contact Club, Cool Runnings) and Schools work.