What We Believe at Bishopdown Evangelical Church in Salisbury

At Bishopdown Evangelical Church in Salisbury, our core Christian beliefs form the foundation of everything we do, uniting us as a community of faith. Without them, we are not truly a Church. While we acknowledge that faithful Christians may differ on secondary matters, agreement on fundamental beliefs is essential for meaningful fellowship between individuals and Churches. Below are the key beliefs we hold as a Church.

1 The Bible

We believe that God has revealed Himself to humanity through the Bible, which consists of the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments. The Bible is inspired by God and is entirely trustworthy. It holds supreme authority in determining both our beliefs and how we live.

2 God

God is one being who exists in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These three persons are fully and equally God. God governs all things and does what He deems right. It was His will to create all things, to reveal Himself to humanity, and to reconcile people to Himself. At the end of time, God will judge all people.

3 Humanity

We believe that the human race is spiritually and morally flawed, a condition inherited from the first man and woman who, though created good, rebelled against God. Because of this, all people are deserving of God’s judgement and condemnation, and they need to be reconciled to Him.

4 Jesus Christ

God the Son has always been truly God. He was born miraculously of the virgin Mary as the man Jesus Christ and was fully human. He lived a sinless life, proclaimed God’s infallible truth, and performed many miracles. Jesus was arrested, falsely accused, and executed by crucifixion. He rose bodily from the dead, ascended to heaven, and now lives in the presence of God the Father, continually interceding for His people.

5 Salvation

We believe that the death of Jesus Christ was a sacrifice to pay for the guilt of humanity. It is the only way people can be reconciled to God and saved from His judgement. This sacrifice is entirely sufficient, and those who place their faith in Christ are justified by God’s grace and forgiven of their sins.

6 The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit enables us to understand and believe God’s truth. He gives new life to Christians, dwells within them, and works to make them more like Christ. The Holy Spirit also equips believers with gifts and abilities to glorify God and build up the Church.

7 The Church

We believe in one universal Church, consisting of all those whom God has saved through Jesus Christ, across all times and places. These believers alone form the true Church, the body of Christ. All members of the Church are equal in their access to God through prayer and share the same mission to proclaim the gospel to the world. Local Churches are expressions of this one true Church.

8 Baptism and the Lord’s Supper

Jesus gave two ordinances to His Church: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Baptism, where believers are immersed in water, is a public declaration of their faith and allegiance to Christ (see note below). In the Lord’s Supper, we remember and proclaim Christ’s atoning death as we share the meal He established.

9 The Return of Jesus Christ

We believe that Jesus Christ will return to this world personally, in power and glory, and that His return will be visible to all people.

These core beliefs shape who we are as a Church, guiding both our understanding of God and our mission in the world.

10 What we believe about the Afterlife

At the end of the age, all people will be raised bodily to life and will be judged by Jesus Christ. Those right before God will enter perfect happiness forever in God's presence. Those condemned will suffer everlasting loss, cast out from the presence of God.

Note: Membership of the church is upon profession of faith in Christ and all members are encouraged to consider baptism by immersion as an expression of their faith. However, baptism is an issue that Bible believing Christians differ on. Whilst the church teaches believer's baptism, Christians with differing views on baptism, but who recognise that baptism does not regenerate, play a full part in our church fellowship.

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Planning your Visit

Visiting Bishopdown Evangelical Church in Salisbury?

If you are looking for a church in Salisbury, we would love to welcome you to Bishopdown Evangelical Church. We are a Bible-believing evangelical church meeting every Sunday at 10:30am on Bishopdown Road. This page will help you know what to expect when you visit.

Sunday Services in Salisbury

We meet every Sunday at 10:30am at our church building in the Bishopdown area of Salisbury for our main Sunday Service. If you are visiting for the first time, we recommend arriving 10–15 minutes early to find parking and settle in. Our welcome team will be available to greet you and help you find your way around.

What to Expect in Our Church Service

As Christians, we gather to worship God together, pray, read the Bible, and encourage one another. During our Sunday service you can expect:

Singing: We sing a mix of modern and traditional songs of worship
Prayer: For our church, community, nation, and world
Bible reading: We read from the Bible each week
Sermon: A Bible-based talk which is also available in our Sermons section if you would like to listen again

We do not take a collection during the service, but there is a collection box available for those who wish to support the church. There is no obligation to give. On the third Sunday of each month, we celebrate the Lord’s Supper together.

Accessibility

Our building is fully wheelchair accessible, and we provide a hearing loop for those who need it. Disabled toilets are available in the main entrance. If you need assistance at any point, a member of our welcome team will be happy to help.

After the Service

At the end of the service, we invite you to stay and enjoy tea, coffee, squash, and biscuits. This is an opportunity to get to know others, ask questions, and both encourage and be encouraged in our faith. You will usually find that there are plenty of friendly faces who are happy to talk and help you feel at home.

Children and Families

Children join the service with their parents or carers at the beginning for welcome, singing, and notices. After this, we invite younger children to Sunday School.

Our Sunday School provides age-appropriate teaching and activities, including:

Bible stories
Prayer and music
Crafts and fun games

Children

Other Ministries

We run a variety of other ministries, including:

Parents' and Toddlers' Group
Children's Clubs
Men's Ministries
Women's Ministries

Plan Your Visit

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Leadership

Our leadership team is passionate about guiding and growing the church community in Salisbury.


Gavin Walker		Nick Windust
Gavin has been serving as the Minister of BEC since 2009, following his study at Oak Hill Theological College in London. He’s passionate about sharing God’s word in order to grow people’s faith in the Lord Jesus. He is a member of the Pastor’s Association of the FIEC. Gavin and his wife, Carol, have two adult daughters, and they love being part of the church family.		Nick joined BEC as Assistant Minister in 2024 and is studying Christian Ministry at Crosslands Seminary. Passionate about discipleship and evangelism, he is dedicated to helping others grow in Christ. Nick, his wife Sarah, and their two children are excited to be part of the church and are actively involved in its mission and activities.


Borbon Manalang
Borbon joined BEC as an Elder in 2024 and is dedicated to guiding the church in its mission. He and his wife, Angie, have three children and enjoy being involved in church activities while nurturing their family's faith together.

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at Bishopdown Evangelical Church in Salisbury. Everyone is welcome to join a Sunday service or any of our church activities.