Release International

Release International is a Christian ministry, founded in 1968, that supports believers around the world who face persecution for their faith. Inspired by the life and witness of Pastor Richard Wurmbrand, who spent 14 years in communist prisons, the organisation seeks to help persecuted Christians prayerfully, pastorally, and practically, following the biblical call in Hebrews 13:3 to “remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated, as if you yourselves were suffering.”

Active in around 30 countries today, Release International works through local partners to provide material and spiritual support, helping Christians endure hardship, stay faithful, and grow in their discipleship. The ministry also raises awareness of persecution worldwide, calling the wider church to pray, advocate, and stand alongside those who suffer for Christ.

You can visit their website to find out more about their work and ways to get involved. You can also subscribe to their emails and VOICE Magazine to stay up to date with the latest news, events, and stories from persecuted Christians around the world.

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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at the Church Building (details here) for our Sunday Service starting at 10:30am. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival, and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets.

Our Service

The main service begins at 10:30am with a warm welcome from one of our team members. Then follows a time of songs and hymns, prayers, Bible reading and a sermon. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. Sometimes there is an opportunity to receive prayer at the end of the service.

After the service, we serve tea, coffee, squash and biscuits in the church hall. It is a great way to meet people or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.

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What about my kids?

At the moment, we are developing our children, youth and families work. We have strong midweek groups for children and young people, and are working towards plans and events to grow and develop our Sunday ministry.

We do have a small group that goes out every week.

The first part of our service is focused on all ages.

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Getting Connected

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand, you are more than welcome! Get in touch, and we can arrange a time that suits you.

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Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

Leadership


MINISTER: Matt Powell
Matt joined us here at Christ Church Baptist in October 2025. Matt comes with his wife Tash, and they have two grown up children living in Brentford and Southampton. Matt has been a Baptist minister for 25 years and is passionate about seeing the church being a place for all people to be welcomed, loved and supported; with a passion to share God's amazing love and grace to all those in the community. In his spare time Matt loves to watch Southend United his football team, enjoys walking and loves cakes and so is looking forward to tasting the wonders of Kings Langley's baking both in the church and in the local coffee shops. You can contact Matt on 07312 074814 or at mattpowell-minister@christchurchbaptist.co.uk

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

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