Association of Grace Baptist Churches (South East)
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The Association of Grace Baptist Churches (South East) (AGBC(SE)) is an association of churches in London and South East England.
Abbreviation | AGBC(SE) |
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Formation | 1871 (as Metropolitan Association of Strict Baptist Churches (M.A.S.B.C.)) |
Type | Calvinistic Baptist |
Legal status | Registered charity[1] |
Headquarters | London |
Location |
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Region served | London and South East England |
AGBCSE Secretary | Andrew King |
Website | www |
As of 2024 there are 70 member churches in the association.[2] All the members of the association are independent Baptist churches of an evangelical persuasion. All member churches with income of £100k or less are "excepted" charities.[3]
The association is a registered charity[1] and is a corporate partner of Affinity.[4] As part of its work it provides advice and support for its members. It is also involved in lobbying the government on issues important to its members, through its membership of Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (CLAS).[5]