baptist union of scotland
Glasgow
The Baptist Union of Scotland is a network of about 160 churches across the
length and breadth of Scotland. We are local churches who recognise that if we
are to fulfil the commission Jesus has given his disciples, it is better to work
together than continue alone. We are a relational network who support one
another through prayer and encouragement. We share resources and experience in
mission. We equip and accredit leaders. We work together to develop vision and
ensure legal compliance. We have existed as a network since 1869, though some of
our churches have been in existence since the 1750s. Our ambition is to see
Increase and we are focusing on three strategic priorities: Prayer – defining
ourselves as a prayer network Planting Churches – investing in new
congregations, revitalisations and innovative new churches Developing Pathways –
for training and equipping church planters and evangelistic leaders The vision
around which we gather is our Declaration of Principle, which states: That the
Lord Jesus Christ our God and Saviour is the sole and absolute Authority in all
matters pertaining to faith and practice, as revealed in the Holy Scriptures,
and that each Church has liberty, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, to
interpret and administer His laws. That Christian Baptism is the immersion in
water into the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, of those who
have professed repentance towards God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, who
died for our sins according to the Scriptures; was buried and rose again the
third day. That it is the duty of every disciple to bear witness to the Gospel
of Jesus Christ, and to take part in the evangelisation of the world.
