the BAYEUX declaration

   B is for Believers

We aim to be a growing community where members share a common experience of faith in Christ and baptism into the church. Believing and belonging are important to our understanding of God's purposes for local congregations.  Without the wholehearted commitment and active service of its members in every area of church life, any local church would cease to exist. Involved and active Church members are the key to realising our vision to bring "Life to the Heart of 1066 Country - and beyond". (Acts 2: 42 - 47).

  A is for adoration

We are committed to the adoration and worship of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, in congregations, small groups and personally. Shared worship is the response of the believer to God's grace, and equips the believer for mission in the world. We seek to:

  • develop worship “in Spirit and in truth” which expresses both reverence and intimacy and which is participative, life changing and giving glory to God;

  • be a truly charismatic church in which the gifts, fruits and ministries of the Holy Spirit flourish;

  • include the giving of monetary gifts as a meaningful part of our act of worship.

Responsibility for:

  • the overall worship life of the church lies with the full time pastors and elders;

  • worshipping God within congregations lies with the individual worshipper, and not with the person leading the meeting or worship leader and group.

   Y is for youthful

There are 2 elements to this. First, we are committed to receiving the renewing power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38), and we are prepared to make necessary changes in programme and style to remain fresh and relevant to our approach to ministry and worship. Second, we recognise that believers under 18 are also part of God's church and we will pursue a vigorous policy of evangelism and discipleship of young people and children.

   E is for extension

We are committed to extending God's Kingdom at home and abroad:      

  • by equipping and training members;      

  • through praying, giving and releasing people, and using other resources;     

  • by upgrading our premises in Battle as a base for local mission.

   U is for Understanding

We are committed to growing in an understanding of the Old and New Testaments and to incorporating Biblical principles into daily living (including personal prayer and Bible study, and high standards of personal integrity, honesty and purity).

    X is for going the Xtra mile!

We are committed to going the extra mile in love and care of one another, and of those to whom God leads us. This applies to every area of life - family, home, work and church.

link to our BAYEUX powerpoint presentation

This is implemented through our 2020 Action Plan on the next page.