Queens Road Baptist Church, Coventry facts for kids
Queens Road Baptist Church is a Baptist church. It is located in the city centre of Coventry, England. The church building is a special grade II listed building. This means it is an important historical building.
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The Story of Queens Road Baptist Church
Early Beginnings (1643-1803)
The Queens Road Baptist Church has a long history. It started way back in 1643. At that time, people in Coventry wanted a church that followed the Bible more closely. They had questions about how people should be baptized. Because of this, a new group called a 'Baptized Church of Christ' was formed.
In 1723, this group built their first church. Before that, they met to worship in people's homes. John Butterworth was their minister from 1753 to 1803. He helped the church grow a lot. They soon needed a bigger place. So, they moved to a larger building in Cow Lane.
A New Home (1884)
In 1884, the minister was William Henderson. He moved the church to its current building on Queens Road. A church leader named John Worwood helped a lot. He owned a building business. John Worwood was chosen to build the new church. He started building it in February 1882.
Standing Up for What's Right (1931)
In 1931, a new important minister joined the church. His name was Howard Ingli James. He made a big impact on many people in Coventry. He worked hard for social justice and welfare. This means he wanted everyone to be treated fairly. He also believed that war was wrong. Because of him, many church members became conscientious objectors during the war. This means they refused to fight because of their beliefs.
Welcoming Young People (1970s)
In the 1970s, Richard Hamper became the minister. He was a very active leader. Richard and his wife Madeline wanted to include young people in the church. They helped young people understand the Christian message. Richard was also a JP, which means Justice of the Peace. This role showed his strong belief in fairness for everyone.
Growing and Changing (After 1980)
The church changed again after 1980. David Spriggs was the minister then. He started different evangelical programmes. These programmes helped share the church's message. He worked with other churches in the area. In 2007, Grenville Overton became the minister. He helped expand and update the church building.
