Association of Baptist Churches

Our emphasis on the importance of the church as a local company of baptized believers leads us to place the local church at the centre of the life of the Association. It is from there that all our work commences.

Churches' Council

Each church appoints at least two representatives to serve on the Churches’ Council. This body meets twice each year. It is the final authority within the Association. It appoints the committees and Association Officers, approves the policy and practice of the Association and reviews the work undertaken on behalf of the churches.

Executive Committee

Between meetings of the Churches’ Council the work of the Association is under the control of the Executive Committee of 18 Church Representatives appointed by the Council from among their number and the Association Officers.

The Officers of the Association are: President, Vice-President, Ex-President, Honorary Treasurer and Association Director. They meet with the Executive Committee and deal with matters of urgency arising between meetings.

Management Committees

The Churches' Council also appoints the Management Committees to oversee the various areas of Association work. There are 8 Management Committees:

Baptist Missions

The main aims of Baptist Missions is evangelization of others and establishing and fostering churches of the Baptist faith and order

Baptist Women

Encourages women to play their full part in our life and witness by promoting fellowship, prayer, study and conference

Baptist Youth

Fosters and promotes the churches’ ministry among children and young people

Northern and Southern Regional Development Committee

Promote fellowship among the churches through shared evangelism and conference

Training

Promotes training among the churches and operates the Irish Baptist College which seeks to train men and women for pastoral and necessary services

Finance and Services Committees

Service the financial and administrative work of the Association

Caring Ministries

By means of the Orphan Society, Annuity Fund and Baptist Aid provides support for those in need.