Welcome

Faversham Baptist Church is a friendly family church close to the centre of the historic market town of Faversham.

About Us

FBC Community

Get to know a little about us.

What We Believe

Read about our values and how faith impacts our lives.

What’s a Christian?

A Christian is someone who knows God personally through his Son, Jesus.

What’s a Baptist?

Why are we called Baptists? It’s a nickname which stuck!

Sundays at FBC

Weekdays at FBC

Butterflies Parent & Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Wednesday during term time from 10.00am to 11.30am.

BB meets on Wednesdays during term time from 5.15pm – 6.30pm for children (boys and girls) in Year R to Year 5.

Hope Faversham Youth ( for those of Secondary school age) meet each Wednesday from 7pm.

Every Friday from 10am we’re sharing out food from local supermarkets which would otherwise go to waste.

Recent Sermons

  • Mission

    Mission

    Romans 15:14-33 Paul ends his letter by reminding the church in Rome about their mission, their motivation, and their means by which to share the gospel with others. Preached by Rachel Taylor on 19 May 2024.

  • Community

    Community

    Romans 14:1-21 Let’s learn to disagree agreeably and overcome our judgmental spirits. Let’s make sure we’re dealing with diversity by allowing love to limit our liberty and by focusing on the eternal, not externals. Preached by Geoff Cook on 12 May 2024.

  • Devotion

    Devotion

    Romans 12 In the light of the mercy we have received from God, our lives and our minds are to be made new and we are to offer up our lives as a sacrifice, living in a way that pleases God. Preached by Rachel Taylor on 28 April 2024.

  • Part of the Mystery

    Part of the Mystery

    Romans 10:9-15 Our part in the unfolding mystery of God’s eternal plan and purpose is to extend the good news of Jesus to those around us: we BELIEVE Jesus is Lord, we CONFESS Jesus is Lord, and we DECLARE Jesus is Lord. Preached by Geoff Cook on 21 April 2024.

  • Hope

    Hope

    Romans 8:14-17, 31-39 We do not need to fear. Through Jesus, God has adopted us as his own children – the promised hope of all who put their trust in him. Preached by Rachel Taylor on 14 April 2024.

  • Freedom and Transformation

    Freedom and Transformation

    Romans 6:1-14 How does knowing the truth of the gospel empower us to live free from the power of sin? Preached by Rachel Taylor on 24 March 2024.

  • Good News for Heroic Failures

    Good News for Heroic Failures

    Romans 5:1-11 All of us spend our lives looking for peace with God, others and ourselves. You and I, heroic failures that we are, cannot make peace with God, or for that matter, with one another. But God, through Christ, has already made peace with us. Preached by Geoff Cook on 17 March 2024.

  • Salvation

    Salvation

    Romans 3:19-4:25 Paul helps us understand what God has done to save us through the death of Christ. He then uses the example of Abraham, which inspires us to not only be justified by faith but also to live a life of adventure by faith. Preached by Rachel Taylor on 10 March 2024.

From the Archive

Church Leadership

Rachel Taylor

Rachel Taylor

Minister

Rachel is a newly accredited Baptist Minister and a graduate in theology from Spurgeon’s College
with training placements at Canterbury and Aylesham Baptist Churches.
Rachel is married to George and they have one son, Noah. You can find out more about her in Meet the Ministers.

Geoff Cook

Geoff Cook

Minister

Geoff has lived in Faversham since 1998 and is married with three daughters. He is a lifelong Chelsea fan, and enjoys music of all kinds, watching sport, walking, painting, genealogy, reading, camping and much else. You can find out more about him in Meet the Ministers.

Susan Gollins

Susan Gollins

Church Secretary

Luke Scarfe

Luke Scarfe

Church Treasurer


Chris Harries

Chris Harries

Deacon: Worship Leader

Chris, from Herne Bay, has lived in Faversham for over 25 years and is married with a daughter and a son. He works as a Careers Adviser. He has been a Deacon at FBC for over 10 years and plays guitar and sings in the church worship group. Chris’ Christian journey has been slow and considered – just like his personality! In his spare time, Chris loves listening to all sorts of music, but is particularly keen on Progressive Rock. A particular favourite band is ‘Yes’.

Dennis Reynolds

Dennis Reynolds

Deacon

Estera Amesz

Estera Amesz

Deacon: Children & Young People

Contact Us

Faversham Baptist Church

Ministers: Rev Rachel Taylor & Rev Geoff Cook
Secretary: Stephen Palmer
Treasurer: Luke Scarfe

The Meeting Place, St Mary’s Road,

Faversham, Kent ME13 8EH

Sunday Worship: 10.30am every Sunday
Activities throughout the week

Church Connections

Some of our church connections

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