Who We Are
-We are an assembly (local church) of Christians who gather in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. (Matt. 18:20; 1 Cor. 5:4)
We meet together for fellowship, prayer and study of the Bible -- The Word of God. The Gospel Message is preached in plain, simple language.
We take only such names as are given to the children of God in the New Testament, such as believers, brethren, saints, Christians, etc., any of which satisfactorily describes all who belong to Christ.
The name Young Street Gospel Hall simply represents our street location and our desire to share the glorious message of the Gospel [God's Good News of salvation] freely to all.
We have no formulated creed but accept the Bible, which we believe to be verbally inspired -- the Word of God is our infallible guide in all things.
We observe in simplicity the ordinances left by the Lord Jesus for His people ~ baptism of true believers in Christ (Matt: 28:19; Acts 18:8) and the Lord's Supper (Luke 22:19; Acts 2:42; I Cor. 11:23-27)
Although we come from a wide variety of backgrounds and ages, we have a common Saviour and a united desire to live for Him. Similar groups of believers in Christ, following the New Testament pattern, meet in all parts of the world.
Where is our head office?
We do not have such any such location on earth! We are solely responsible to our Risen and Glorified Head, the Lord Jesus Christ. (Acts 20:28). However, we do enjoy fellowship with other believers from other assemblies who gather in the same manner all over the world. (1 Corinthians 1:2)
Who is our minister?
We do not have a paid pastor, or minister. There are elders or overseers that seek to shepherd the saints, and different ones that share the responsibility of preaching the gospel [Good News] on Sunday nights. (Acts 20:17, 28)
No Collection?
People attending the services in the gospel hall are surprised when no collection is taken. The expenses incurred are fully met by the Christians who regularly meet at the gospel hall. You can come and hear the Gospel [Good News] of the grace of God preached freely, without a moral obligation to join, or a financial obligation to contribute! (1 Corinthians 9:18)
We meet together for fellowship, prayer and study of the Bible -- The Word of God. The Gospel Message is preached in plain, simple language.
We take only such names as are given to the children of God in the New Testament, such as believers, brethren, saints, Christians, etc., any of which satisfactorily describes all who belong to Christ.
The name Young Street Gospel Hall simply represents our street location and our desire to share the glorious message of the Gospel [God's Good News of salvation] freely to all.
We have no formulated creed but accept the Bible, which we believe to be verbally inspired -- the Word of God is our infallible guide in all things.
We observe in simplicity the ordinances left by the Lord Jesus for His people ~ baptism of true believers in Christ (Matt: 28:19; Acts 18:8) and the Lord's Supper (Luke 22:19; Acts 2:42; I Cor. 11:23-27)
Although we come from a wide variety of backgrounds and ages, we have a common Saviour and a united desire to live for Him. Similar groups of believers in Christ, following the New Testament pattern, meet in all parts of the world.
Where is our head office?
We do not have such any such location on earth! We are solely responsible to our Risen and Glorified Head, the Lord Jesus Christ. (Acts 20:28). However, we do enjoy fellowship with other believers from other assemblies who gather in the same manner all over the world. (1 Corinthians 1:2)
Who is our minister?
We do not have a paid pastor, or minister. There are elders or overseers that seek to shepherd the saints, and different ones that share the responsibility of preaching the gospel [Good News] on Sunday nights. (Acts 20:17, 28)
No Collection?
People attending the services in the gospel hall are surprised when no collection is taken. The expenses incurred are fully met by the Christians who regularly meet at the gospel hall. You can come and hear the Gospel [Good News] of the grace of God preached freely, without a moral obligation to join, or a financial obligation to contribute! (1 Corinthians 9:18)
The Name "Young Street Gospel Hall"
(or, When is a Church not a Church?)
A church is a building used for regular public worship - the word “church” derives from the medieval Greek expression “kuriakon (dōma)”, Lord's (House).
By metonomy, the word “church” may also be used to refer to the people who gather in such a building, the activities they pursue in the building, or the institution that operates it. It is In its meaning of a people that the word “church” is used in most English translations of the Bible to represent the 1st-century Greek word ekklesia.
Ekklesia means a gathering of those summoned. The Greeks used it to describe the convocation of Athenian citizens to vote on laws and to elect officials. When students leave their classrooms to assemble in the auditorium, they are an ekklesia. When people evacuate a building upon hearing a fire alarm, to congregate at the designated safe place, they are an ekklesia. They have been called out to gather together.
In the 1st English translation of the Bible, Tyndale translated ekklesia as “assembly” or “congregation”. Other translators, including Darby have done so, as well.
So, is Young Street Gospel Hall a church? One can call it that, but it's simpler to call it a hall or simply a place of gathering. And while many would use the word “church” to describe the Christians who meet to worship at Young Street Gospel Hall, we are more comfortable to use the word “assembly” which seems to better present the meaning of ekklesia from the Bible.
(or, When is a Church not a Church?)
A church is a building used for regular public worship - the word “church” derives from the medieval Greek expression “kuriakon (dōma)”, Lord's (House).
By metonomy, the word “church” may also be used to refer to the people who gather in such a building, the activities they pursue in the building, or the institution that operates it. It is In its meaning of a people that the word “church” is used in most English translations of the Bible to represent the 1st-century Greek word ekklesia.
Ekklesia means a gathering of those summoned. The Greeks used it to describe the convocation of Athenian citizens to vote on laws and to elect officials. When students leave their classrooms to assemble in the auditorium, they are an ekklesia. When people evacuate a building upon hearing a fire alarm, to congregate at the designated safe place, they are an ekklesia. They have been called out to gather together.
In the 1st English translation of the Bible, Tyndale translated ekklesia as “assembly” or “congregation”. Other translators, including Darby have done so, as well.
So, is Young Street Gospel Hall a church? One can call it that, but it's simpler to call it a hall or simply a place of gathering. And while many would use the word “church” to describe the Christians who meet to worship at Young Street Gospel Hall, we are more comfortable to use the word “assembly” which seems to better present the meaning of ekklesia from the Bible.
