Welcome
"Reaching, Renewing and Releasing People for God's Glory"
Nelson Bay Baptist Church
We are a contemporary evangelical church and as God's people are committed to see Christ glorified. Our prayer is that people from all walks of life and of all ages will find a place to belong in Nelson Bay Baptist Church. If you ever have the chance to come along and join us you can expect to find a place where you are warmly welcomed, where you will hear about Jesus; who he is and what he has done, and what saying, "I belive in Jesus" means for our lives. Please take the time to explore our web site to learn a bit about us and if you have any questions or would like to know more please feel free to either drop in or contact us.
We are a contemporary evangelical church and as God's people are committed to see Christ glorified. Our prayer is that people from all walks of life and of all ages will find a place to belong in Nelson Bay Baptist Church.
If you ever have the chance to come along and join us you can expect to find a place where you are warmly welcomed, where you will hear about Jesus; who he is and what he has done, and what saying, "I belive in Jesus" means for our lives.
Please take the time to explore our web site to learn a bit about us and if you have any questions or would like to know more please feel free to either drop in or contact us.
Please join us
Whether you live in Nelson Bay or are just visiting you are welcome to come and join us and make Nelson Bay Baptist home for however long you are here. We have two Sunday services:9:30am - A contemporary family service which includes Sunday School 6:30pm - A casual & relax service We also have a number of different groups which meet at different times. For more information have a look at our places to connectpage.
Whether you live in Nelson Bay or are just visiting you are welcome to come and join us and make Nelson Bay Baptist home for however long you are here.
We have two Sunday services:
9:30am - A contemporary family service which includes
Sunday School
6:30pm - A casual & relax service
We also have a number of different groups which meet at different times. For more information have a look at our places to connectpage.
Who are we _
Nelson Bay Baptist Church is as the name suggets in Nelson Bay. We are located only a short walking distance to the heart of town and the Nelson Bay Marina from which many of the dolphin and whale watching tours depart. As the name also suggests we are part of the wider denomiation of Baptist churches which operate nationally and internationally, as a committed member of the Baptist Union of NSW & ACT. If called to describe ourselves in terms of what we believe and preach it would be fair to say that we are a contemporary evangelical church. We are committed to unashamably declaring Jesus Christ as Lord, sharing the good news that Jesus has come to save and practically showing the love of Jesus to all. This committment to extends not only to our friends, family and local community but also across the world as we supports projects of social justce and freinds and family worshipping in all four corners of the globe. If called to decribe ourselves though in terms of what the church is like to part of other descriptions come to mind: We are small enough in size so that you are not left feeling lost in the crowds though big enough to feel that you are part of larger community which makes Nelson Bay Baptist a great place to belong. It offers great friendship, support and and a place to connect and experince in a tangiable way the love of Jesus. We love food and so not suprisingly much of our time together revolves around meals, morning tea after Sunday morning services, mens shed nights and dinners, women's dinners. There are peopel of all ages and all sorts of backgrounds so finding someone to connect with is not hardOf course much more could be said but really teh best way to find out about Nelson Bay Baptist is simply by coming along either to one of our Sunday services (9:30am or 6:30pm) or getting in involved in one of our groups.
Nelson Bay Baptist Church is as the name suggets in Nelson Bay. We are located only a short walking distance to the heart of town and the Nelson Bay Marina from which many of the dolphin and whale watching tours depart. As the name also suggests we are part of the wider denomiation of Baptist churches which operate nationally and internationally, as a committed member of the
Baptist Union of NSW & ACT.
If called to describe ourselves in terms of what we believe and preach it would be fair to say that we are a
contemporary evangelical church. We are committed to unashamably declaring Jesus Christ as Lord,
sharing the good news that Jesus has come to save and practically showing the love of Jesus to all. This
committment to extends not only to our friends, family and local community but also across the world as
we supports projects of social justce and freinds and family worshipping in all four corners of the globe.
If called to decribe ourselves though in terms of what the church is like to part of other descriptions come to mind:
Of course much more could be said but really teh best way to find out about Nelson Bay Baptist is simply by coming along either to one of our Sunday services (9:30am or 6:30pm) or getting in involved in one of our groups.
The vision of this church was set a number of years ago and reaffirmed at the start of 2010. We believe the vision statment summaries who we be belive God has called us to be, a people who are Reaching, renewing & releasing people for God's Glory Fleshed out a bit it means that as a church we are seeking to: • Reach people with the love of Jesus through sharing and demonstrating the good news that Jesus has come, has dealt with teh problem of sin and made it possible for us to again have relationship with God (Matt 5:16) • Renew people through the experience of Jesus in community, worship, word and prayer. (Acts 2:42-47) • Release people in Jesus power to serve with love and use their gifts in the church and community. (Eph 4:11-12)We seek to do this is a way that shows gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15) and motivated by the desire to see God glorified. Vision exspression in 2010The potential problem of any vision is that it fails to influence what people do and so fails to ever become reality. We are committed to ensuring that this doesn't happen. We want to this vision becoming reality in the life of our church. We also know that the only way that this can happen is if the church (that is the people) makes the vision of the church their own and seek to live it out. In order to help the church to do this in 2010 the year kicked of with a series called 'ONE'. It was a 5 week series that called on everyone in the church to commit to 5 one things: one service, one person, one small group, one ministry, one mision. Committiong to these things we beleive will go a long way to helping us see our vision become relaity. If you would like more information about the one series please conatct us. We would ove to pass on the CD's of this series to you. As well as lauching the year with the 'ONE' series we also set a number of goals for the church itself to hep us reach our vision.A particular focus has been made at reaching families with the good news of the gospel We are promoting and encouraging all people in the church to be part of a small group. Our reason for this is because of the impact that small groups have on helping peopel renew in their faith. We are seeking to build confidence in a variety of ways in order to encourage people to get involved in ministry in the church.
The vision of this church was set a number of years ago and reaffirmed at the start of 2010. We believe the vision statment summaries who we be belive God has called us to be, a people who are
Reaching, renewing & releasing people for God's Glory
Fleshed out a bit it means that as a church we are seeking to:
• Reach people with the love of Jesus through sharing and demonstrating the good news that Jesus has come, has dealt with teh
problem of sin and made it possible for us to again have relationship with God (Matt 5:16)
• Renew people through the experience of Jesus in community, worship, word and prayer. (Acts 2:42-47)
• Release people in Jesus power to serve with love and use their gifts in the church and community. (Eph 4:11-12)
We seek to do this is a way that shows gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15) and motivated by the desire to see God glorified.
Vision exspression in 2010
The potential problem of any vision is that it fails to influence what people do and so fails to ever become reality. We are committed to ensuring that this doesn't happen. We want to this vision becoming reality in the life of our church. We also know that the only way that this can happen is if the church (that is the people) makes the vision of the church their own and seek to live it out.
In order to help the church to do this in 2010 the year kicked of with a series called 'ONE'. It was a 5 week series that called on everyone in the church to commit to 5 one things: one service, one person, one small group, one ministry, one mision. Committiong to these things we beleive will go a long way to helping us see our vision become relaity. If you would like more information about the one series please conatct us. We would ove to pass on the CD's of this series to you.
As well as lauching the year with the 'ONE' series we also set a number of goals for the church itself to hep us reach our vision.
We affirm the beliefs of teh Baptist Union of NSW & ACT; namely:The nature and unity of the GodheadThe deity and humanity of Christ The Holy SpiritThe divine inspiration of the scriptureThe sinfullness of peopleChrist's atonemnet for human sin The work of the Holy Spirit in salvationThe churchThe baptism of belivers only by immersionThe communionThe return of the Lord Jesus Christ The resurection of tthe dead Rewards and punishments in a future state Each of these statments are further explained in the "Baptist Union of NSW - Statment of Beliefs" availble by clicking on this title
We affirm the beliefs of teh Baptist Union of NSW & ACT; namely:
Each of these statments are further explained in the
"Baptist Union of NSW - Statment of Beliefs" availble by clicking
on this title
Senior Pastor- Rev. Wayne Forward
Wayne is married to Amy and has two children Brianna (10) and Wesley (5). He moved into Nelson Bay in 2009. Before working in the church Wayne worked as a Nurse in a variety of hospitals across Sydney. He loves most sport especially surfing, golf, kayaking & soccer. His heart is to see people come to know the love God through understanding Jesus Christ
Office Secratary - Helen Peterson
Helen voluntarily serves in a numbers of ways in the church including tirelessly looking after the administration of the church office.
Asscoiate Pastor (Families) - Vacant
We are currently seeking to find someone to fullfill this role
Places to connect _
For Everyone For Families For Woman For Men For Children For Teens
For EveryoneSunday Service Small Groups
For Everyone
Sunday Service
Small Groups
Jan's Adventures
For Men .... of all ages Shed Nights
For Men .... of all ages
Shed Nights
These are held every 6 weeks and are a chance to get together with other men around a fire to share a meal and catch up. These are very layed back evenings and everyone is welcome. Please conatct the church if you would like to join us.
The remaining dates for 2010 are: 10/8, 14/9, 7/12
Men's Camp
This year the men will be going away for 3 days to Foster. The plan is to fish, eat, surf, eat, relax, laugh and eat.
The camp will run the16/11 - 18/11
Men Katoomba Convention
Each year a group of men from the church head up to Katoomba for this rich and inspiring weekend
For Women .... of all ages Art Group
For Women .... of all ages
Art Group
This group meets on Friday mornings at 9am in the upper hall at the church. It is as much about doing art as it is a time to catch up chat and share a cup of tea and coffee together. This is a great place to find company amongst liek minded artists.
What's On
Every few months or so the women of all ages in the church get together to escape eveything else that life throughs at them. It could be to share a meal together, it could be to do some craft, it could be just a chance to go out. Everyone is welcome,
The remaining dates in 2010 are: 6/8, 23/10, 27/11
For Kids .... Playgroups
For Kids ....
Playgroups
For Teens
Sunday Avo's
Shortly we will be kiicking of a group for those in High School that will be meeting fortnightly on Sunday Afternoons. There will be a mix of hanging out, looking at what the bible has to say about being a teenager and generally having a good time
For Families
Small Group
Special Events
Community Services
Click on the logo's for more information
Imago consulting and psychology services is a private counselling and psychology service that runs out of the church. Further information can be found about the service by going to their web site:http://www.imagoconsultingpsychology.com.au/Appointmnets can be made by contacting Rhonda Murrey on 4957 7631
Imago consulting and psychology services is a private counselling and psychology service that runs out of the church.
Further information can be found about the service by going to their web site:
http://www.imagoconsultingpsychology.com.au/
Appointmnets can be made by contacting Rhonda Murrey on 4957 7631
Seasons for Growth is a greif and loss support program for all ages that is currently running in a number of local school coordinated by the church. For more information about the program in general please vist the seasons for growth website - http://www.goodgrief.org.au/For more information about the local programs, please conatct Gill Fletcher on 4984 9534
Seasons for Growth is a greif and loss support program for all ages that is currently running in a number of local school coordinated by the church.
For more information about the program in general please vist the seasons for growth website - http://www.goodgrief.org.au/
For more information about the local programs, please conatct Gill Fletcher on 4984 9534
Triple P or Positive Parenting Program is a well known parenting program which is run at various times through the year at the church in partnership with Families NSW. For more information about this program please vist the Triple P website - http://www1.triplep.net/For more information about when the next course is running please contact the church office on 4984 2886
Triple P or Positive Parenting Program is a well known parenting program which is run at various times through the year at the church in partnership with Families NSW.
For more information about this program please vist the Triple P website - http://www1.triplep.net/
For more information about when the next course is running please contact the church office on 4984 2886
Events _
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Contact us _
Address: 19 Government Rd, Nelson Bay
Postal Adress: PO BOX 727, Nelson Bay, NSW, 2315
Phone: (02) 4984 2886
Email: nelsonbay_baptist.asn.au (alternatively use the contact form below)
To conatct Pastor Wayne directly please email: wayne.nbbs_gmail.com or phone 0427 538 054
We are located at 19 Government Rd, Nelson Bay, next to the Tommarree Education Center and just down the road from the police station. We are approximately 500m from the heart of Nelson Bay and the Marina where many of the dolphin and whale watching tours leave from.
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