What we believe North Canberra Baptist Church adheres to the Statement of Beliefs commonly held by Baptists - as adopted by the 1979 Assembly and amended by the 2003 Assembly. The Nature and Unity of the Godhead There is one God Who is eternal personal Spirit. He is infinite in power, wisdom, holiness and love. God is Triune in essential being and revealed to us as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Deity and Humanity of Christ Jesus Christ as the second Person of the Godhead is eternally one with God the Father of whose person and glory Jesus is the accurate expression. To become human He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, so that two whole and perfect natures, the nature of God and human nature, were united in one Person; truly God and truly human. The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit as the third Person of the Trinity is eternally one with the Father and the Son yet He is sent by Them to achieve the divine purpose in the world and in the Church. The Divine Inspiration of the Scriptures The Scriptures, consisting of the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments, are the infallible Word of God. They were written by holy people of God inspired by the Holy Spirit and have supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct. The Sinfulness of Man People were made in the image of God and for fellowship with God. By transgression of God’s command humankind fell from fellowship with God and their nature was corrupted. As a consequence all people are spiritually dead under Satan’s dominion and control and subject to God’s wrath and condemnation. Therefore, apart from God’s grace, people are helpless and hopeless. Christ’s Atonement for the Sin of Man In order to redeem people from the guilt, penalty and power of sin, Jesus Christ became human and died a sacrificial death as our representative substitute. By His resurrection, God’s acceptance of His atoning death was demonstrated. This atonement is sufficient for the whole world, but effective only in those who receive it. The sinner is justified and reconciled to God, not through any personal merit, but solely on the basis of God’s gracious gift of salvation in Jesus Christ received through faith. The Work of the Holy Spirit in Salvation The ministry of the Holy Spirit is necessary for the acceptance of God’s provision of salvation. The Holy Spirit convinces sinners of their sinfulness, leads them to personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour and so brings them to spiritual birth as God’s children and to fellowship in Christ. Working within the life of believers the Holy Spirit makes real the presence of Christ, witnesses to their relationship with God, leads into all truth, bestows gifts for effective service and produces graces for holy living. The Church The Church is the body of people whom God has separated from the world through faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. All regenerate persons are members of the universal Church of God which takes local form wherever groups of believers unite for worship, fellowship and service in accordance with scriptural principles. All believers are called to a priestly ministry in the offering of spiritual sacrifices and sent into the world to be witnesses. God calls individuals to positions of oversight and leadership or to special ministries. The Church recognises such by ordaining pastors, commissioning missionaries, appointing deacons and other leaders, following New Testament practice. The Baptism of Believers Only, by Immersion Baptism is an ordinance of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is a public declaration of a person’s faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. In accordance with New Testament Scripture it should be administered only by total immersion which symbolises the believer’s identification with Christ in death, burial and resurrection, the remission of sins and the believer’s dedication of themself to God to live and walk in newness of life. The Communion The Lord’s Supper is an ordinance of the Lord Jesus Christ instituted by Him to be celebrated with the elements of bread and wine by believers in Christ until the end of the age. It commemorates and declares our thanks for the Lord’s substitutionary death. The celebration of the ordinance expresses our fellowship with and in the Lord Jesus Christ as members of the Body of which He is the Head. The Return of the Lord Jesus Christ At the end of this age, according to His promise, Jesus Christ will return personally and visibly in His glory to the earth. The full consummation of the Kingdom of God awaits His return. The Resurrection of the Dead At the end of the age, there is to be a resurrection both of the righteous and the unrighteous. After death people’s bodies return to dust, but their spirits return immediately to God – the righteous to be with Him and the unrighteous to be reserved for the judgement. Rewards and Punishments in a Future State God has appointed a day of final judgement for the world. At that time Jesus Christ will judge every person and each will receive reward or punishment according to their deeds. Those judged righteous, in their resurrected and glorified bodies, will receive their reward and will dwell forever in Heaven with the Lord. The unrighteous will be consigned to Hell, the place of everlasting punishment.

Our History North Canberra Baptist Church was the second Baptist Church established in Canberra, and was a church plant from the Canberra Baptist Church at Kingston (est. 1929) in 1953. The first church service was held in the Turner Primary School on 3 December 1953. The current building was opened on Saturday 23 October 1954 by the Rev. Dr. F. Townley-Lord, President of the Baptist World Alliance and minister of Bloomsbury Central Church in London, England. Ministers of North Canberra Baptist Church 1955 – Present Rev. E.F. Heather, 9 January 1955 – 26 January 1958 Rev. I.F. Kilvert, 8 February 1958 – 4 June 1961 Interim Ministry: (June 1961 – August 1962) – sermons delivered by various ministers and church members including Rev. George H. Morling. Rev. R.T. Farquhar, 19 August 1962 – January 1967 Rev. John R. Strugnell, 30 July 1967 – 25 November 1970 Rev. David A. Tinsley, 6 February 1971 – January 1975 Rev. R.D. Ellem – Interim Pastorate (1975) Rev. Laurie Fischer, 31 August 1975 – January 1982 Rev. Bob Boyce, 6 January 1983 – September 1984 Interim Ministry: (1985) Deaconess Jennifer Coleman Rev. Ian W. Minto, 22 Dec 1985 – June 2002 Interim Ministry: July 2002 – January 2003 Rev. Murray Neill, 19 January 2003 – 2007 Rev. Noel Coleman – Interim Ministry (2007-2008) Rev. John Bracht, 6 July 2008 – 15 December 2013 Rev. Dr. David Griffin, 2 February 2014 - 27 January 2019 Rev. Peter Jones - Interim Ministry - 31 March 2019 - 23 February 2020 Ps Rob Horne - 3 August 2020 to Present

17 Condamine Street, Turner ACT 2612 Contact Us First Name Last Name Email Phone Message Submit 17 Condamine Street, Turner ACT 2612 Email: office@ncbc.org.au Pastor: rob.horne@ncbc.org.au Post: PO Box 6068, O’Connor ACT 2602

Growth Groups Acorns - Ages 0-5 During our 10am Sunday service, we have a creche that runs for children aged 0-5 years old. Parents are welcome to sit in the creche with their children, or to leave them with our leaders. If you have any questions, please get in touch using our contact form .

Acerca de Crossroads English Crossroads English is an English language group, run by Crossroads (another local church) in our building on a Wednesday evening. Follow this link to see their information page, or contact us for more details!

Growth Groups Growth Groups Throughout the week, we meet together in small groups to read the bible, pray together and catch up. It's a great way to get to know each other and encourage one another in our faith. We have a Spanish Bible Group for the Spanish-speakers in our congregation. Our growth groups meet once a week in each other's homes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. All adults are encouraged to join a growth group to help you grow in your faith alongside other Christians. Get in touch using our contact form and we'll help you find a group to suit you best!

Songs We Sing We love singing at NCBC. It's one of the ways we praise our amazing God together. Listen to the songs we're singing this Sunday: Listen to all the songs we sing at NCBC:

Growth Groups Stump Stump is a weekly bible study group for university students and young adults. It's a great way for university students to meet other young Christians in Canberra! Stump meets every week at NCBC on a Tuesday evening and we share dinner, read the bible, and pray together. If you'd like to join us, please get in touch using our contact form .

NCBC Weekend Away 2024 2024 Church camp is coming! This year Weekend away is happening at Kiah Ridge, NSW, on 9 - 11 August. This is great opportunity to dwell in God's words and enjoy a weekend with our church community. Registration is now closed. Thank you. Register here

About us Welcome to North Canberra Baptist Church! We meet at 10am and 5pm each Sunday to make Jesus known and to grow in our understanding of the difference Christ makes in our lives. We welcome people of all ages and all walks of life. Our church wants to share Jesus with everyone, because his life on Earth, and his death and resurrection speak into the deepest needs and longings of our hearts and minds. Our mission is to help people grasp something of the bigger picture and to get to know Jesus Christ, who is able to lead us through the complexities and challenges of life. We look forward to welcoming you at NCBC! I'm New

Acerca de SUPA Club SUPA Club (Scripture Union Primary Age) is an after school programme that runs in our hall by Scripture Union organisation. SUPA Club meets on Tuesdays at 3-4:30. This is a fun and engaging after-school programme where primary-aged kids can connect with God, each other, and the community. Enjoy playing games, crafts and activities, exploring the Bible, and getting to know God and each other better. All Scripture Union programs comply with ChildSafe Standards. Please follow this link for more information, or contact us! This term SUPA club will resume on September 3, 2024. Save the dates for Term 3: September: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th

Acerca de Playtime Playtime runs on Tuesday Mornings at 10-11am. It is a group for toddlers and babies and their carers. Contact playtime for more information! Email: playtime@ncbc.org.au