What is a Baptist Church?

Rugby Baptist Church is similar to most other churches, but there are some things that might be different to other churches you have been to.

Baptism

We believe that Baptism is for those who have chosen for themselves to become followers of Jesus. So we do not baptise people until they are old enough to have made that decision. People baptised in our church are usually baptised by “total immersion” – the whole body is baptised.

Membership

When a person feels a part of the Rugby Baptist Church family they often express that by becoming a member of the church. Church members help to guide the church and are committed to its life. Some people become a member after being baptised, or transferring from another church. But any Christian can ask to become a church member.