The Reformed Baptist Fellowship is a new association initiative for Baptist churches in Western Canada. As a voluntary association, it is not an authority over the churches, or a church or ministry in and of itself, but a connection point between churches in order to aid each other’s ministry and mission.
Reformed Baptist
We are Reformed Baptists in that we whole-heartedly affirm the doctrinal and practical emphasis of the Protestant Reformation, which was an important revival of true religion in the history of the Church. We believe the Five Solas and the Five Doctrines of Grace to be biblical and important for healthy churches.
We also whole-heartedly believe that the 17th century Particular Baptists led another necessary Reformation of ecclesiology. We therefore hold to Baptist convictions regarding believer’s baptism by immersion, regenerate church membership, the autonomy of the local church, and the covenantal theology that undergirds these ideas. We value the history and theology of these Baptist forebears and substantially subscribe to the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith as a faithful and reliable guide for doctrine.
Fellowship
We believe, as our Confession states, that churches “ought to hold communion among themselves, for their peace, increase of love, and mutual edification” (1689 26:14). There is a rich history of Baptist associations in the Western world (i.e., the London Baptist Association and the Philadelphia Baptist Association). As there is a fellowship within local churches, there is also a fellowship between local churches, as we work together for the advancement of the gospel. This voluntary association is not an authority over the churches, but a means by which churches cooperate together in their faith and mission. As we hold this fellowship, we magnify our Lord Jesus Christ, who prayed for the unity of his disciples and paid for that unity by his blood.
The Plan
As we seek to form the Reformed Baptist Fellowship, there are three steps to be taken.
1. Gather a Group of Founding Members (by October, 2026)
If you are an elder/pastor in a local church and would like to join the founding process for the Reformed Baptist Fellowship, please send an email to rory@fairviewbaptistchurch.ca.
2. Develop Founding Documents (Fall of 2026-Fall of 2027)
The founding group will develop the vision and founding documents for the association over the course of a year.
3. Inaugural Meeting (King and Kingdom, October 2027)
The first official annual meeting of the Reformed Baptist Fellowship is being planned in conjunction with the King and Kingdom conference in October of 2027.