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Our Story

Adelaide Place emerged out of a spirit of sacrifice as a bold new venture It is a community that came to life in 1829 in the upper floors of a flat in the city centre of Glasgow when a small group of people caught a vision of Jesus and for a church that cared for the wellbeing of their city. This community has planted churches, developed businesses and pioneered in mission for many years in Glasgow. Over recent years God has led us to re-develop our base in the city centre and launch Missional Communities with a focus on discipleship and mission that flows from a shared life together. Jeremiah 29:7 shapes how we take up our sense of place in the city of Glasgow; seeking the welfare of the city and not simply extracting from it.

Our Vision

Our vision is to join God in the renewal of all things The gospel of Jesus Christ announces the surprising arrival of a new era birthed by the cross and resurrection of Jesus. More than ever we believe there is a need to share that Jesus is near, offers forgiveness and eternal hope with the power himself to renew lives. In John’s gospel, the resurrected Jesus calmly and yet authoritatively lifts the expectations of his disciples saying: ​ "As the Father has sent me so I send you" - John 20:21 Jesus then breathes the Holy Spirit upon them, showing that the mighty river of God’s eternal blessing is now flowing because of him. In effect, Jesus says, “Join In!”. We believe Jesus wants to lift expectations in an era of decline. God is impressing upon us the life of his kingdom and encouraging us to anticipate a fruitful and hope-filled future. A future charged with the life of a disciple-making community announcing the gospel of Jesus.

Our Priorities

In order to make new disciples of Jesus, we believe God's Spirit is leading us to > Establish the Light of Renewal hub as a tangible sign of the kingdom of God. A shared witness that reaches out to our immediate community, creates opportunities for the vulnerable and releases creativity for the greater good in our world, whilst establishing our venue as a memorable place in the city. > Cultivate Deep Community that creates a radical sense of belonging and fosters a depth of relationship. With a simple focus on presence, pace and practices we will re-invigorate Adelaide Place Communities through: - Offering a local presence that is generous in time for colleagues, neighbours and friends. - Fostering a healthy pace that encourages us to love each other deeply. - Incorporating practices that deepen our souls' capacity for being with God and loving well. > Equip the next generation. We are surrounded by young adults, students and have a growing number of children in our church. We want to equip the next generation and pass on a lasting faith, full of grace and truth. Urgently, we want to increase our investment in young families, students and young children. We want to reach out to the next generation on our door steps. We want to be ready to celebrate our 200 year anniversary in 2029 with greater abandonment to the missionary God by prayerfully exploring church planting, replanting and pioneering new expressions of church wherever God leads us, whilst always keeping in step with the Spirit’s timing; neither rushing ahead nor only attempting great things when we feel ready.

Our Culture

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Discipleship

Jesus calls us into a lifelong process of learning, which is what it means to be a disciple. Jesus both invites and challenges us in every area of our lives to become more like Him.

We are a people sent by God to live out mission every day. This life of mission is characterised by adventure and risk, as we respond to God’s call to share and demonstrate the gospel.

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Mission

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Invitation

Glaswegians are known for their remarkable candour and warmth. We want to build on this and be a family that reflects the intimate nature of a relational God. This means being a people of radical love and inclusivity, where we place one another before ourselves and help people of all backgrounds find a place to belong.

Just as God is generous and sacrificial in love and mercy, so we seek to be a people marked by generosity with our time, finances and resources.

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Sacrifice

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Listening

We believe God wants to encounter people and speak through His Word and His Spirit. Through prayer and prophetic passion, we want to hear God’s voice for our lives, city and world.

We live in an amazing city, full of culture and creativity. God has made us all in His image - passionate and creatively gifted. We want to celebrate and encourage the unique ways we all contribute to this flourishing city.

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Creativity

People

Core Leadership Team

The church is led by the following core leaders, elected periodically by the congregation.

The core leaders are also Trustees of Adelaide Place Baptist Church charity.

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Rob Galbraith

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Catherine McKinlay

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Myra McNeish

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Andrew Power Whitelaw

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Joanne Gray

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Stephen Crothers

Staff Team

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Stephen Crothers

Lead Pastor

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Suzy Ward

Venue & Community Hub

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David Roy

Communities & Gatherings

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Christine Hartley

Administrator

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Sam O'Donnell

Creative Director

Pastoral Care Team

The Pastoral Care Team exists to seek out, and offer support for, the needs of our church family. You are more than welcome to come to us for prayer, guidance, a listening & compassionate ear, or to ask for practical help & support.

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Andrew Power Whitelaw

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Neil Pexton

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Myra McNeish

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Elizabeth Twynam-Perkins

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Ann Goodwin

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