Welcome to Burnaby Willingdon Heights Baptist Church

We are a vibrant, Cantonese-speaking Christian community in the heart of Burnaby, dedicated to serving our neighbors and sharing the transformative message of love and hope. Our vision is to build a diverse community filled with Christ’s love through spiritual nourishment, practical care, and cultural connection. Our church is a sanctuary where people from all walks of life—from newcomers settling in Canada to long-time residents—come together to worship, learn, and grow.

At Burnaby Willingdon Heights Baptist Church, we are committed to nurturing both the spiritual and practical well-being of individuals and families. Led by pastoral staff with professional theological training (Master of Divinity) and extensive experience in community care, we walk alongside our members on their journey of faith and life.

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Our Mission

• Proclaiming the Gospel: Sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ through Christ-centered worship and the teaching of God's Word.

• Cantonese Ministry: Bringing together the Cantonese-speaking community to worship, praise, and pray, preserving our cultural heritage while growing in faith.

• Community Care & Relief: Providing assessment-based aid (vouchers/essentials) to families in crisis and regular visitation for isolated seniors.

• Empowerment through Education: Developing high-quality educational resources and hosting community workshops that promote mental well-being, life skills, and social integration.

• Newcomer Support: Offering a warm welcome and essential settlement friendship to individuals and families transitioning from Hong Kong and Mainland China.

• Cultural Connection: Hosting cultural events and fellowship gatherings that create a deep sense of belonging and community within the Burnaby area.

Our Core Values

• Compassion : Responding to the needs of our community with the heart and love of Christ.

• Integrity : Ensuring transparency and maintaining the highest respect for the dignity and privacy of every individual.

• Inclusion : Believing every person is created in the image of God and deserves a safe place to belong.

 

Our Beliefs

The Bible

We believe that the entire Old and New Testaments are the complete, inspired Word of God; the only rule of faith and behavior, and the foundation of all Christian unity.

God

We believe in one God, the Creator of the universe—holy, almighty, and everlasting—existing eternally in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Jesus Christ

We believe in the dual nature of Jesus Christ as both true God and true man. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of a virgin, and died on the cross to atone for the sins of mankind. We believe in His bodily resurrection, His glorious ascension, and His future return.

Holy Spirit

We believe in the divinity of the Holy Spirit, who convicts the world of sin, regenerates the believer, and provides comfort, enlightenment, and sanctification to all who believe in Jesus.

Salvation

We believe salvation is a gift of God's grace, achieved through Christ’s voluntary atoning death and resurrection, and is received through faith alone.

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The Local Church & Sacraments

We believe the church is composed of believers called to serve one another and build each other up under the leadership of Christ. We observe two sacraments:

1. Baptism: The immersion of the believer in water as a symbol of death to sin and resurrection with Christ.

2. The Lord’s Supper: A memorial meal representing the body and blood of Christ, observed in remembrance of His sacrifice.