Quinton Park Baptist Church

Our History

Quinton Park Baptist Church was built in 1957, and the building is generally in good repair (a small refurbishment project will shortly be underway to update the front of our building, improve the disabled access to the church and disabled toilet facilities). The church can seat approximately 300 people. A hall and offices were built around 2010. Both the church and the hall are rented out regularly (bookings most days) for use by community groups and local businesses (e.g. choir, pilates, toddler group). We are a church of just over 50 members, around half of whom are regularly attending since COVID, and another 15-20 non-members attending on a semi- regular basis (some of whom are extremely committed to church work). We also have a small group of children who are dedicated and involved in church life. We belong to the Heart of England Baptist Association (HEBA) and the Baptist Union of Great Britain (BUGB). Our leadership currently consists of 4 deacons, 1 church secretary, and 1 treasurer.  The diaconate meets once per month to discuss the business needs of the church and aims to have an ‘away-time’ once per quarter. There are several church members who will lead worship and a small number who also use their preaching gifts effectively. Our typical Sunday morning service includes the children for the first part, who then leave for Sunday School (there is currently no creche facility). Numbers are variable but we have a small team of reliable teachers and helpers. We have an excellent worship group of up to 7 (drums/ bass/ electric/ acoustic guitars, keyboards, singers) playing a mix of worship songs and occasional hymns. Our previous minister was Elim and has started us on a journey of being more open to the Holy Spirit in worship. The influence of Hope Springs is encouraging us to continue along this journey. Our regular service is typical of many Baptist churches in style and format. It's quite relaxed and usually includes a welcome – 2 or 3 songs – children’s spot – intercessions – bible reading – sermon – songs – closing benediction. We hold a communion service once per month. Theologically, our church is mainly moderate but contains a real breadth of understanding, with a smaller contingent who are more theologically conservative. The leadership attempts to promote theological humility.

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