Broadway Baptist Church
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Who are the Baptists? | Church History
Baptists are part of the whole Christian Church and share its basic beliefs. They are made up of several different groups in most countries of the world, united by a conviction that baptism is only for people who have a Christian faith. For this reason they do not baptize (christen) babies. Baptist churches are self-governing and vary in the way they do things, working together through Associations and Unions. Most Baptist churches in
At the time of the Reformation in the 1500’s, many Christians began to think differently about their faith and the Baptists were one of the movements that emerged at that time. They were regarded as radical and sometimes dangerous, especially because of their commitment to religious freedom. The various Baptist groups in existence throughout the world today date their origin to congregations in
Our church began in 1791 when nine people were baptized in the river Derwent and formed themselves into a Baptist church. In 1802 the first church building was opened on
In 1939 the St Mary’s Gate building was sold, and soon afterwards demolished. A new building was erected on Broadway, then in a growing residential area at the edge of the town.
As with most churches, Broadway Baptist experienced a decline of membership during the twentieth century, but is still an active church with several organisations for young and older people and a dynamic witness in the area. It belongs to the East Midlands Baptist Association and Allestree Churches Together.
We believe in the baptism of believers and the importance of church membership for those who make Broadway their spiritual home. Please contact Peter if you would like to know more about Believers' Baptism or Church Membership.
Office Address:
166 Broadway
DERBY
DE22 1BP