About us
We are a gathering of believers united in our love for Christ, where all are welcome to come and join us for worship, where we hear the Word of God preached faithfully. We confess the Reformed Faith as outlined in the 1689 Baptist Confession, holding to holy scripture as the only certain rule of faith and practice and seeking to glorify God in the town of Ramsbottom.
IRBS UK Study Week : 23-27th Feb, 2026 | J. Ryan Davidson, PhD
Having established the theology of pastoring in PT605, this course will examine its practical applications to areas of the pastoral ministry. This includes an overview of preaching, pastoral oversight, the proper administration of the sacraments, the practice of church discipline, the relationship between the Elders and Deacons in the local church, the proper protocol for moderating the meetings of the officers as well as the congregation, weddings, funerals, constitutions, church building use, and other practical matters which may arise. In all these practical areas, the biblical pastoral decorum will be variously applied.
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The Priority Of Gathering With Our Children For Worship
In the latest Broken Wharfe podcast, John-Mark and Oliver welcome Joey Tomlinson, pastor of Deer Park Fellowship in Newport News, Virginia, to discuss his children’s board book "Why We Gather" and its connection to the resource "Gathered for Glory". Tomlinson argues that Christians must prioritise gathered worship because Christ is worthy, God commands it, and it is spiritually good for believers, warning against replacing corporate worship with individualised “worship in all of life.” He outlines a biblical-theological case for the Lord’s Day as the Christian Sabbath rooted in creation, Christ’s resurrection and Pentecost, and the New Testament’s corporate assumptions (including preaching, church oversight, baptism, and the Lord’s Supper). The conversation emphasises teaching children that Sunday worship is the “best day,” cultivating anticipation through weekly rhythms, and practicing hospitable, multigenerational services where children learn and are confronted by the means of grace.
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A Tribute To Albert N. Martin
Albert N. Martin went to be with his Saviour on April 7th 2026. He was 91 years old. Rob Ventura writes: One might expect that a man so towering in the pulpit—someone with a global ministry, who had preached hundreds of sermons, trained dozens of students through the Trinity Ministerial Academy, and spoken at conferences all over the world—would be unapproachable. One might also assume that a man praised by the distinguished professor John Murray, who called him “one of the ablest and most moving preachers I have ever heard,” would be inaccessible.
However, I found Pastor Martin to be the exact opposite. Week after week, he could be found standing at the back of the sanctuary, greeting people as they left the service, engaging with adults and embracing the children. He was always there, present with his own congregation.
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Keith Underhill Newsletter April 2026
Keith writes: On our return (from Pokot) we had a lengthy layover at the Nairobi airport
and met with a sister in Christ who is much involved in Bible
translation and especially in the Nuba and Darfur regions of
Sudan. The humanitarian situation as a result of the conflict
there has been described as the worst in the world today with
more than 10 million displaced. Amazingly in the area of the
Marra Mountains west of El Fasher, where 2-3 million have fled
for refuge, there is peace as the leader of the area has rejected
fighting. We hear that many people are questioning Islam as both sides in the conflict are
Muslims. This leader had actually invited Christians to come and refurbish a disused radio
tower which would enable the gospel to be heard in the towns of El Fasher and Nyala. And
there are now Darfur Christians as those who have fled to refugee camps have come into
contact with the gospel for the first time and many have professed faith in Christ. This is an
amazing opportunity. There is need of a studio to be set up in Juba (South Sudan), of repairs
to the radio tower, and of the purchase of thousands of radios for people to listen.
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The Significance Of The Resurrection
As marvelous as Jesus’ resurrection is, Christians often forget much of its significance. We often assume the resurrection, failing to think on it as deeply as we ought or to teach it as frequently as we should. That is why we must reflect on the significance of Jesus’ resurrection, not just on Easter, but all year long, for a consistent, maturing faith.
In 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, the Apostle Paul rebukes the church because some have denied the possibility of bodily resurrection, and others have spiritualized resurrection. Paul shows how inconsistent that is with the Christian faith because Christianity teaches that Jesus bodily rose from the dead. Here, Paul gives six results of the Corinthians’ false understanding of Jesus Christ’s resurrection, which, in turn, helps believers to appreciate its great significance.
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Christ Cried Out In Dereliction So That We Never Will
Only one person has truly understood the words that Christ said on the cross: “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?”, that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matt. 27:46). That person was Christ himself. The rest of us are left to try our best in comprehending this heaven-rending, heart-melting loud cry. But we fall so very short in understanding this burden that was placed on Christ – a burden heavier than ten thousand crosses – that caused him to break out in a loud cry of dereliction that would have stunned heaven into silence. If he had not said these words, “we must have howled out this hideous complaint in the lowest hell forever” (Flavel, 1:411). But he did say those words. And for believers, while they are words that arose out of the greatest discomfort possible for the Son of God, they are words that give us the greatest comfort imaginable. “My God, My God, why have you blessed me?” is a phrase only possible for us because of Christ’s words, “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?”
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Salt And Light: The Church In Iran
Inside Iran, protests are met with brutal crackdowns, yet something extraordinary is happening beneath the surface. In this powerful episode, Release International partner Lazarus Yeghnazar shares stories of courage, persecution, and a growing underground church, with over a million turning to Christ. He describes 47 years of "choking to death and suffocation" under the oppressive regime in Iran, and the hope that better days might yet lie ahead. As fear continues to paralyse the people, he calls for prayer, hope, and attention. This is a story you won’t forget. (Note: We may disagree with doctrinal and practical aspects of the perspective presented here, but the insights given are very enlightening and offer an important corrective to much of what we read and see in the media).
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IRBS Newsletter April 2026
Dr James Renihan writes: Dear Christian Brothers and Sisters,
Greetings in Christ. In a few days, believers around the world will celebrate the joy of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. While we know that every Lord's Day commemorates His rising from the dead, it's still a good thing to have a special day to celebrate this joyous event. Speaking about the righteousness of Christ, the Word of God reminds us that "it shall be imputed to us who believe in Him who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead, who was delivered up because of our offenses, and was raised because of our justification" (Romans 4:24-25). When we believe in Jesus, we receive the benefits of his righteous life, his sacrifical death and his resurrection from the tomb. The resurrection is God's demonstration to us that all who place their faith in Jesus Christ receive the gift of justification. Glory be to God!
May the wonder of God's work through Jesus Christ fill your hearts with joy and peace.
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Hymns and Our Stewardship of Time
God is above time, He created time, and He delights in taking time to make known His glory. At creation God did not speak the world into existence all at once. He took time to delight in the act of creating. For six days He worked and then rested on the seventh day. When God gave His Word, He did not give it all at once. He took time revealing His Word to prophets and apostles through many ages. And when Adam fell and God promised the coming Savior, the Seed of the woman who would crush the head of the serpent (Genesis 3:15), He did not send Him right away. God took time to prepare the way. Jesus came “at the right time” to die for the ungodly (Romans 5:6).
God is sovereign over time. He is intentional in crafting time for His own glory. And He calls on us to be good stewards of time. All our moments and days are gifts from Him. We are to value time and use the time we have wisely. Moses prays in Psalm 90:
So teach us to number our days
that we may get a heart of wisdom.
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Ladies Meetings — Revised Schedule
The ladies meetings here at Trinity Grace are a warm, welcoming place where we seek to grow in our faith and in our love for God and each other as we study the word of God together. We usually meet once a month on Saturdays, 10am to 12pm. The format we is: tea, coffee and a chance for a quick catch up as we arrive; we then begin with a study from the Scripture lead by one of the ladies; this is followed by a time of informal discussion on the issues raised by the passage studied; and we finish with a time of open prayer informed by what we have learned and by the needs around us. We encourage all ladies to join with us and share in the great blessing these meetings have been to us.
The theme for 2025-2026 is “A Proverbs Driven Life”, based on the book by Anthony Selvaggio. The date of the next meeting has been changed to April 25th. You can find the full schedule below.
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Christ Our Passover Lamb
Of all the Old Testament images that foreshadow Jesus, the Passover lamb was perhaps the clearest in foreshadowing Jesus’ saving work at Calvary. According to God’s own appointment, God promised to remove His judgment from His people when He saw the substitutionary blood of a spotless lamb painted on the doorposts of the Israelites’ homes in Egypt. The Passover was a sign of God’s covenant with His people in the Old Testament, indicating the way in which He would one day satisfy His wrath through the sacrifice of Christ.
The Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689)
In 2011 we made the decision to officially adopt the Second London Baptist Confession (1689) as our confession of faith. We exhort you to read it.
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Overseas / Missions
Trinity Grace Church has supported overseas missionary ministries for many years. We first began our involvement in the early 1970s and since then have expanded our gospel outreach to a needy world. We believe it is the responsibility of local churches to engage in this ministry, and we have rejoiced to play our part in the building of God’s kingdom throughout the world.
