Hither Green Baptist Church
Welcome to the website of Hither Green Baptist Church (HGBC). We are an evangelical and charismatic body of Christian believers meeting in Lewisham, South East London. This website will tell you about who we are, what we do and what we believe. If you live in the area, don't just read about us - why not come and visit one day? You can find out what is on, how to find us, how to contact us and more.
Our Purpose - Kingdom
The fifth word we have highlighted in our statement of
Seeing growth and transformation as we intentionally demonstrate Gods love within the local community; building, supporting, encouraging and influencing activities across religious and secular boundaries.
Luke 19:1-10; Matthew 5:14
Our Purpose - Mission
The fourth word we have highlighted in our statement of
Providing an environment where all can discover and exercise their God-given ministry, using their gifts and bringing blessing to the church and the world as we seek to fulfil the great commission.
Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:46-47; Acts 1:8; Romans 12:3-8; Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Peter 4:10
Our Purpose - Discipleship
The third word we have highlighted in our statement of
Growing mature, tried and tested relationships with Christ, built upon prayer and study of the Bible as part of our life together.
Philippians 1: 9-11; Colossians 1:28
There have been two sermons on this by Honesty Kachidza, on 13 July and 20 July.
Our Purpose - Worship
The second word we have highlighted in our statement of
Developing a personal, intimate and passionate relationship with our God, seeing Him honoured and glorified within our fellowship and wider community.
Romans 12:1-2; Romans 15:6; 1 Corinthians 6:20
There have been two sermons about this. The second one, by David Binns on 6 July is available online.
Our Purpose - Fellowship
The first word we have highlighted in our statement of
A welcoming church where people receive God's love, acceptance and forgiveness, supported and encouraged by the body of Christ.
Acts 2:42; Hebrews 13:8-16
There have also been two sermons about this topic, on 25 May and 15 June.
The Purpose of Hither Green Baptist Church
Over recent months, we have been working on redefining our vision for who we are and what we focus on. We have been praying, studying, listening and discussing. This vision has now taken a clear shape and we have already begun sharing it in the church. Over the next few weeks, the information will also be added to the website, where you can find it grouped together under the heading "vision".
Here is our statement of overall purpose:
The purpose of Hither Green Baptist Church is to understand that we are an accepted and forgiven Fellowship, able to Worship our loving God, growing as His Disciples, fulfilling our God-given Mission and seeing people come into His Kingdom.