is
an association
of 113 Baptist Churches. The majority are in Northern Ireland
but there is a growing number in the Republic of Ireland. These
churches have well over 8,400 members and represent a Baptist
community of about 20,000 people. To see those churches who
are online see our links page.
Administration
of the Association and its College is now located close to Moira
at the new Baptist Centre.
The
Baptist Centre, 19 Hillsborough Road, MOIRA BT67 0HG
The
Association holds its Annual Assembly in May. The Churches'
Council meets during that week and in November, to receive reports
and conduct common business. Routine matters are handled by
an Executive Committee elected by the churches at the May Churches'
Council meeting.
The
Missions Department, known as Baptist
Missions, maintains staff in Ireland, Peru, and Europe.
Its
Youth
Department has a varied programme of activities for children
and young people and provides training and resources for those
involved.
Baptist
Women is a vibrant ministry to women in our churches and
community.
There
is a Welfare Department which handles practical and financial
assistance for orphans and retired workers.
The
Education Department embraces the Irish
Baptist College which facilitates the training of men and
women for Christian ministry at home and overseas and Irish
Baptist Historical Society which promotes research and investigation
into Baptist life and witness in Ireland and beyond.
The
Association of churches is served by a monthly magazine called
Irish Baptist Life.
