15-806: The Baptist Centre is a building which houses the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland (ABC), its departments ( Baptist Missions , Baptist Women , Baptist Youth , and others) and the Baptist Theological Centre which includes the Irish Baptist College (IBC), the Irish Baptist College Library and the Irish Baptist Historical Society Archives . Located at 19 Hillsborough Road outside Lisburn , it
30-544: Is a bi-monthly magazine serving the churches. The Baptist Centre comprising the administrative offices and the Irish Baptist College is located near Moira, County Down , Northern Ireland. The association holds an annual assembly in May. The Churches Council meets during the week of the annual assembly and also annually in November. The purpose of the council is to hear reports and conduct business. Matters are handled between sessions by
45-400: Is a building which houses the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland (ABC), its departments ( Baptist Missions , Baptist Women , Baptist Youth , and others) and the Baptist Theological Centre which includes the Irish Baptist College (IBC), the Irish Baptist College Library and the Irish Baptist Historical Society Archives . Located at 19 Hillsborough Road outside Lisburn , it
60-677: Is in a situation in which it can be said that it is in three counties . Due to the Centre being in Moira , in County Down , it can be said that it is in County Down (used most frequently by ABCI and its departments). Due to its post town being Craigavon (the Centre's full address is "19, Hillsborough Road, Moira, CRAIGAVON, County Armagh BT67 0HG, UK" ) it can be said that it is in County Armagh. Due to
75-416: Is in a situation in which it can be said that it is in three counties . Due to the Centre being in Moira , in County Down , it can be said that it is in County Down (used most frequently by ABCI and its departments). Due to its post town being Craigavon (the Centre's full address is "19, Hillsborough Road, Moira, CRAIGAVON, County Armagh BT67 0HG, UK" ) it can be said that it is in County Armagh. Due to
90-522: The training and administration facilities. It is situated just off the M1 motorway at Moira . The Baptist Theological Centre makes up part of the Baptist Centre and contains the Irish Baptist College . The waste ground to the back of the centre provides ample space for expansion. The association and college continue to grow in size and plans are in place for future expansion for the "proposed extension to
105-421: The training and administration facilities. It is situated just off the M1 motorway at Moira . The Baptist Theological Centre makes up part of the Baptist Centre and contains the Irish Baptist College . The waste ground to the back of the centre provides ample space for expansion. The association and college continue to grow in size and plans are in place for future expansion for the "proposed extension to
120-493: The Baptist Theological Centre, to provide additional library, archive, storage and study space" since 25 July 2008, application number 0738/F. It was passed on 6 October 2008. Expansion plans for a new purpose built library complex were mothballed in 2009 due to IBC and ABC financial constraints. The decision is controversial among students, some IBC staff and Baptist Theological Centre users. The Baptist Centre
135-420: The Baptist Theological Centre, to provide additional library, archive, storage and study space" since 25 July 2008, application number 0738/F. It was passed on 6 October 2008. Expansion plans for a new purpose built library complex were mothballed in 2009 due to IBC and ABC financial constraints. The decision is controversial among students, some IBC staff and Baptist Theological Centre users. The Baptist Centre
150-753: The Centre's location within County Antrim , it can be correctly said that it is in County Antrim. Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland The Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland ( ABC , ABCi and ABCI ) is an association of Baptist Christian churches based in Ireland. The headquarters is in Moira , Craigavon . The Association has its origins in the establishment of Baptist churches in Cork (1640), Dublin (1642) and Waterford (1650). In 1725, there were 11 Baptist churches, and 9 formed
165-874: The Irish Baptist Association. The Irish Baptist Association was reorganised in 1862, and was replaced by the Baptist Union of Ireland in 1895. Irish Baptists initially had a close relationship with the English Baptists. However, desire for independence caused the Irish Baptists to follow their own path and they set up the Union in 1895. The first Assembly meeting of the newly formed Union took place in May 1895 in Mountpottinger Baptist Church, Belfast with 27 churches present with two more being added to
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#1732909549895180-798: The executive committee elected by the churches at the May Churches Council meeting. Churches Together in England Oriental Orthodox Promotes training among the churches and operates the Irish Baptist College which seeks to train men and women for pastoral and necessary services. By means of the Orphan Society, Annuity Fund and Baptist Aid provides support for those in need. Association members are referred to as Irish Baptists, however some choose to refer to themselves as Association Baptists to distinguish them from other Baptists. Baptist Centre The Baptist Centre
195-484: The membership in that meeting. The Union was renamed Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland in 1999, highlighting that they are an association of churches of like mind which seek to work and fellowship together. According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 118 churches and 8,500 members. Departments include Baptist Women, Baptist Youth, Missions, Welfare, and Training (Irish Baptist Historical Society and Irish Baptist College). The ABC Insight
210-501: Was built in 2003 and opened on 10 May 2003. The building has an important role in the life of ABC and the community. The building is an example of a 21st-century multi purpose church centre and is visited by other denomination leaders regularly from across Europe . The centre is the largest Christian resource in Lisburn and is used by many evangelical churches in the area. It is a 4,300 m (14,000 ft ) purpose built complex housing
225-448: Was built in 2003 and opened on 10 May 2003. The building has an important role in the life of ABC and the community. The building is an example of a 21st-century multi purpose church centre and is visited by other denomination leaders regularly from across Europe . The centre is the largest Christian resource in Lisburn and is used by many evangelical churches in the area. It is a 4,300 m (14,000 ft) purpose built complex housing
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