We are a constituent member of the Baptist family of Churches in Queensland and are a part of the wider body of Baptists throughout Australia and throughout the world. 

Although we are a constituent member of the Baptist Union of Queensland, we, like other Baptist Churches, are autonomous in our government. We receive advice and support by being a part of the Baptist family of Churches. We also give financial support to the wider Baptist family through the Baptist Union of Queensland. We believe that Jesus Christ is head of the Church (Ephesians 5:23, Colossians 1:18) and therefore submit ourselves to the precepts and principles found in his Word.

The ministry of this church began in 1967. We moved to this site in Archer Street in 1995, and completed construction on our present facilities in 1998.

Our desire as a church is to help people draw closer to the Lord Jesus Christ and get to know God ' s plan for their lives. If we can encourage you in any way, feel free to make contact with either a pastor, elder or a ministry leader. Our administrator is also a very helpful resource.

The Ministry Centre is not only used for worship on Sunday. During the week several of the church ' s organisations meet both during the day and in the evening. Details of many of these groups are in this wallet and also in the weekly bulletin, which you might have picked up at a Sunday service. In addition, Trinity College uses the Ministry Centre for assembly and music. With the stage facility, and seating capacity of 500, we also have community and Christian Churches events here.

If we can be of any help to you, please feel free to phone a pastor, elder or office staff and we will do our best to help you.

Our Vision, Mission, Core Values & Statement of Faith

Our vision

Our mission

Our Core Values

Our Statement of Faith

Strategic Plan   (Pdf File)  

About our Ministries

Our Vision

To be the family of God in our community by providing a Christ centered environment where families as a whole, family members as individuals, and those without family ties are brought into relationship with, and to maturity in Christ.

Gladstone Baptist Church Vision Statement:

Being the family of God;
Bringing others into the family of God.

Rationale: The family is under attack. Loneliness, isolation and individualism are symptoms of a broken relationship with God and broken relationships with others. Our passion is to serve as a healing agent to these broken relationships by exercising our God ordained mandate to be ministers of reconciliation. We seek to reconcile men, women and children to God (Romans 5:11), and to each other (2 Corinthians 5:20). We are committed to bringing people into maturity in Christ and strengthening relationships between believers.

We believe that weak famililes make weak churches and that strong famililes make strong churches. We also understand that there are many for whom the concept of family is either foreign or non existent. We seek to exemplify the attribute of a healthy family in order to be a healing community to these people.

We believe that the family is a God ordained institution (Genesis 2:24),     and we are committed to its nurture. We believe that God calls all people to be born again into His family.

How this will be achieved:

·       Through a strong Biblically based pulpit ministry.

·       By providing a strong network of pastoral care. This will happen informally as people are encouraged to love and care for each other (John 13:34), and it will happen formally in the setting of growth groups (Hebrews 10:25) . There is also a Pastoral Assistant responsible for Pastoral Care.

·       By taking seriously the Great Commission of Jesus to His Church, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I command you; and lo, I am with you always even to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:19-20).

·       By providing age appropriate teaching and discipleship at all levels and ages; that is, preschool, primary aged, high school age, young adults and adults.

·       By outreach to specific groups within the community.

Introduce others to Jesus

Our Statement of Faith is a summary of what we believe. We believe these are essential beliefs which as Christians we need to have unity about.

1. About God

God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.

Genesis 1:1,26,27, 3:22 ; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14

2. About Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.

Matthew 1:22, 23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; 14:10 -30; Hebrews 4:14,15; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4; Romans 1:3,4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14,15; Titus 2:13

3. About the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He give every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians, we seek to live under His control daily.

2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16 ,17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12 , 3:16 ; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18

4. About the Bible

The Bible is God's Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.

2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20,21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5

5. About Human Beings

People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God's creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin”. This attitude separates people from God and causes many problems in life.

Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23 ; Isaiah 59:1, 2

6. About Salvation

Salvation is God's free gift to us but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin's penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.

Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8,9; John 14:6, 1:12 ; Titus 3:5;

7. About Eternal Security

Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot “lose” it. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security.

Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1 ,  John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25 , 10:10 ,14; 1 Peter 1:3-5

8. About Eternity

People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.

John 3:16; John 14:17; Romans 6:23; Romans 8:17-18; Revelation 20:15; 1 Cor. 2:7-9