Established in 1875, Providence Baptist Chapel stands as a place for preaching the Gospel of Christ and teaching the Word of God. We aim to point lost souls to Christ and disciple Christians to serve and grow. We warmly invite those in Cheltenham and Gloucestershire to join our worship services. Our diverse congregation is united by a shared commitment to the Gospel, focusing on reverent worship, Biblical teaching, prayer, and evangelism.
We hold the Holy Scriptures as the solid foundation for life, prioritizing clear preaching of Christ, sound doctrine, reverent worship, and devotion to the Lord Jesus. As a Reformed Baptist church, our doctrinal views align with the 2nd London Baptist Confession (1689), summarizing our beliefs. We look forward to welcoming you at our services.
We subscribe to the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith, believing that it is the most accurate summary of biblical teaching. (Download)
Being Reformed in doctrine means grounding all our teaching and practice in the authority of Scripture, emphasising God’s sovereignty in salvation, and upholding the biblical truths reclaimed during the Protestant Reformation. It centres on grace alone, faith alone, and Scripture alone as the basis of our faith. As the Bible says, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God” (Ephesians 2:8).
In its evangelism Providence Baptist Chapel proclaims the Gospel, consciously acknowledging that all those whom the Father has given to Christ will come to Him and He will in no wise cast them out. Our adherence to the doctrine of election inspires rather than hinders our gospel endeavours. God has not only ordained those who will believe but also the means by which they believe.