Mission
As a church fellowship we recognise that we are part of the worldwide church, and we are all blessed as we share together in the insights and witness of Believers across the whole world. Historically we may have thought of Overseas Missions as a one-way journey, but we recognise that we share the responsibility to the command of Jesus to make disciples both here and abroad. All of us can be encouraged by Christians of other cultures, and there are ways in which we can help each other in the proclamation of the good news of Jesus. We believe that some knowledge and experience of what God is doing in the UK, and beyond, is a vital part of our discipleship, and involves welcoming people from abroad, praying for missionaries and mission agencies, learning about mission, mobilising, sending people (including giving), and going ourselves (short or long-term).
World Mission Team
The Worldwide Mission Team seeks to stimulate and maintain an interest within the fellowship for worldwide mission in a variety of ways. We:
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Share up-to-date information here and in the weekly Notice sheet,
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Distribute special topical leaflets,
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Make people aware of other ministries around the world (including in particular the Baptist Missionary Society (BMS) and Home Missions Fund's Church of the Year.
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Promote particular causes for our harvest and Christmas appeals.
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Hold Prayer Breakfasts
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Organise occasional one-off Mission events.
The Worldwide Mission Team is also responsible for the allocation and distribution of 20% of the Church's income for ongoing support of mission organisations, to support individuals working in full-time mission work and others in training, or on short-term projects.
As a church we support a number of world-wide and more local initiatives:
 Baptist Mission Society (BMS) is a Christian mission organisation that aims to introduce people to Jesus in parts of the world where there are high levels of poverty and injustice, and the fewest Christians.
BMS World Mission motivates, trains, sends out, and resources mission workers (both local and expatriate), supporting them as they love the people they serve, and as they seek to share the gospel and alleviate suffering and injustice. |
As a church we support
Paul and Sarah Brown working in Thailand.
More details on their work can be found by clicking here.
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Baptist Union of Great Britain - Home Mission 
Home Mission supports, equips and empowers Baptist churches to reach their mission potential and share God's love in their communities.
Money raised is used on a national and regional level to advise and help churches, including legal, ministerial and missional support, and nationally in engagement with government and with other churches. On a more local level, grants are made available to churches for church planting and mission projects. (In its early days, FBC was itself a recipient of such help). More details on BU Home Mission can be found by clicking here
Other Missionaries, supported by FBC
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Stu and Amy Matheson
working with YWAM Harpenden
(click here to see their Facebook page)
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Mark and Sue Vening
working in Panama
(click here to read their latest newsletter)
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Jon Carlisle
working as
a UCCF Staff Worker in Southwest region
(click here to access his UCCF webpage)
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Camberley Youth for Christ
For over 25 years Camberley Youth for Christ (CYFC) has sought to bring the Good News about Jesus Christ to the young people in and around Camberley in a relevant and meaningful way. They do this by working in local secondary schools, and by partnering with local churches and Surrey Heath Borough Council. All the youth provision is run by the hard work and dedication of employed staff and volunteers. Click here for more details on the work of CYFC.