What We Believe
Read more about the Christian faith and the church’s beliefs.
Who we are
About Providence
Providence Baptist Chapel is a Reformed Baptist church in Cheltenham. We gather to glorify God through biblical preaching, reverent worship and prayer, and by making known the good news of Jesus Christ.
What shapes our church
We believe the Bible is God’s Word and the final authority for Christian faith and life. It shows us who God is, our need of forgiveness, and the salvation he gives through Jesus Christ. Forgiveness and new life are gifts of God’s grace, received through repentance and faith in Christ, whose death and resurrection are at the heart of the good news we proclaim.
As Reformed Baptists, we belong to a historic Christian tradition shaped by Scripture’s teaching about God, salvation and the local church. Our confessional identity is expressed in the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), a summary of doctrine we believe Scripture teaches. We seek to explain the Bible and apply its truth to heart and life through preaching, worship and prayer.
Our life together
People of different ages, backgrounds and nationalities are united here by faith in Jesus Christ. We meet as a local congregation to hear the Bible preached, sing Psalms and biblical hymns, and worship and pray together. These shared practices shape ordinary church life in Cheltenham. New visitors are welcome to meet us and ask questions about what Christians believe and what church life is like.
Explore further
Leadership
Meet our elders and deacon.
Ministries
See how we serve families and our community.
Stroud
Find meeting details for Stroud Christian Mission.
Resources
Download sermon note sheets and explore resources for Christian growth.
Praise
Learn about singing hymns in worship and at home.
You are welcome
Come and meet us.
We would be glad to welcome you and answer any questions you may have.