Church Background

Background information        

Beeches Evangelical Church (BEC) is an independent            evangelical church . Beeches was originally established in 1938 as a Brethren church by Dr David Clifford . The current church meets in a building opened in 1970, and from which the activities of the church are based . The church is autonomous in relation to its governance and so does not look to outside authority to direct its activities or appoint its Ministers .  Primarily the leadership team look to the Scripture for guidance and authority in all matters concerning the church . However, as a church we align ourselves with other like minded churches and church organizations which share a commitment to evangelical theology, and the proclamation of the Good News of Jesus Christ . 

Church structure      

BEC has a leadership team made up of Elders and Deacons . The Elders are the spiritual leaders of the church, called by God to that role . They are responsible for overseeing church activity, for the pastoral care of those associated with the church ; teaching, and the proclamation of the Gospel . New Elders are appointed by the existing Elders . The church Elders are supported in their role by deacons . The church deacons are appointed to fulfil a role of providing practical support to the Elders . The appointment of new Deacons is also overseen by the Elders .  It should be noted that all believers can relate directly to God through faith in Jesus, without the necessity of another human intermediary . All believers can hear directly from God, this reality should be reflected in all areas of church life .