Fellowship Baptist Church

Fellowship Baptist Church is a Canadian nonprofit evangelical Christian organization affiliated with the broader Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Canada (FEBCC). It operates as part of a movement of over 500 Evangelical Baptist churches across the country, united by their faith in Jesus Christ and committed to spreading the Gospel, supporting local communities, and engaging in international humanitarian efforts.

Overview

Fellowship Baptist Church serves as a local congregation within the larger framework of the FEBCC, a denomination rooted in Baptist theology and evangelical beliefs. The church emphasizes worship, evangelism, discipleship, and service as central pillars of its mission. It seeks to glorify God by making disciples and loving its community through biblical teaching, encouragement, and outreach programs.

History

The Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Canada emerged from historical Baptist movements in the early to mid-20th century. Its origins trace back to groups such as the Union of Regular Baptist Churches of Ontario and Quebec and the Fellowship of Independent Baptist Churches, which merged in 1953. Over the decades, the Fellowship expanded through regional additions, and by the 21st century, it comprised over 500 churches with more than 70,000 members nationwide.

Fellowship Baptist Church itself began as a small mission in Scotland, Ontario, around 1933, growing into a significant congregation that predates the official FEBCC organization. Today, it aligns with the Fellowship’s national objectives and benefits from its support structures.

Beliefs and Mission

The church adheres to Evangelical Baptist theology, affirming the authority of the Bible, the necessity of personal faith in Jesus Christ for salvation, and the importance of living a Christ-centered life. Its mission reflects five key commitments:

• Worship of God: Exalting God in all activities and gatherings.
• Evangelism: Actively seeking to win others to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
• Edification: Growing believers through biblical instruction and discipleship.
• Equipping: Training members to serve others following the example of Christ.
• Encouragement: Demonstrating Christ-like love and acceptance continuously.

Ministries and Impact

Fellowship Baptist Church participates in various ministries both locally and globally. Domestically, it supports pastoral training, church planting, and leadership development through regional networks affiliated with the FEBCC. Internationally, it contributes to humanitarian efforts and relief missions through the Fellowship Aid and International Relief (FAIR) initiatives, addressing human suffering and social injustice worldwide.

Affiliations

As part of the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Canada, the church benefits from a national organization that provides resources, training, and coordination for its member churches. The FEBCC is affiliated with the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and maintains its headquarters in Guelph, Ontario.

This article reflects information up to April 2025 and summarizes the identity, history, beliefs, and activities of Fellowship Baptist Church in the context of its association with the broader Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Canada[1][2][3][4].