Who we are

The Particular Baptist Fund (PBF) is a registered charity established over 300 years ago by a group of member churches, with the formal object of “advancing the Christian religion in accordance with the doctrines of Particular Baptists” throughout Great Britain, Ireland, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. The Fund exists to support gospel work by providing financial assistance towards the training and support of future, present, and retired pastors, as well as helping churches in a variety of practical ways. The charity is governed by its Constitution and Rules and Regulations and is overseen by an Executive Committee who serve as trustees. The Committee prayerfully considers grant, benevolent, and loan applications, ensures compliance with charity requirements, and seeks to guide the Fund wisely so that it continues to meet the needs of churches and pastors today. The Executive Committee meets four times each year, in addition to attending the Annual General Meeting and Member Representatives Meeting. You can see our trustees here

The Fund also employs a secretary who oversees the day-to-day administration of the charity and supports the work of the Executive Committee. Churches may become Member Representatives of the Fund. As well as providing accountability, Member Representatives can contribute suggestions for new grants and initiatives that will help the charity continue fulfilling its constitutional aims and supporting gospel work effectively. To find out more about joining us click here

What is a Particular Baptist?

The term Particular Baptist describes churches that hold to historic Biblical beliefs about salvation, the church, and baptism. The word “Particular” refers to the Biblical teaching that, in God’s eternal purposes, the death of Jesus Christ was intended to save a particular people — those whom God calls to Himself. Scripture describes these people in a number of ways. In Revelation, John speaks of “a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb” (Revelation 7:9). In Acts 2:39 we are told that the promise of salvation is for “everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself,” while Titus 1:1 speaks of “the faith of God’s elect.” Particular Baptists also believe firmly in the command of Jesus Christ to preach the gospel to all people everywhere. 

The good news of salvation is to be freely proclaimed to all nations, and every person is called to repent and believe in Christ. As Acts 17:30 declares: “The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.” The word “Baptist” refers to the conviction that those who personally trust in Jesus Christ should be baptised by immersion as a public sign of faith and obedience to Christ’s command and example. Baptist churches are made up of believers who voluntarily join together as local congregations under the authority of Scripture. 

Particular Baptist churches also practise congregational church government. Leadership is ordinarily provided by elders appointed by the congregation and accountable to it, while important decisions are made collectively by the church membership.