Our mission
We're passionate about seeing more Christ-followers in New England. If you feel the same, read on to see how we can partner together.
Spirituality in New England
Although New England has a rich spiritual heritage, the modern statistics are heart-breaking.
Of the 14.5 million people in New England, around half of them say they are not very religious, and roughly 60% report they seldom or never attend religious services.
Less than 4% of New Englanders are part of an evangelical church. That means there are about three times more atheists and agnostics in New England than evangelical Christians.
The five least religious states in the U.S. are located in New England, as are five of America's most post-Christian cities. This isn't surprising, since almost one in five New England residents say they have no religious affiliation at all.
Watch the video below to learn more.
Who we are
The Baptist Churches of New England was founded in 1983 as a small network of Southern Baptist churches. Today we are made up of more than 365 churches located across Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
BCNE churches are extremely diverse. Our members include both some of the oldest churches in the country and brand-new church plants. We have churches with Southern Baptist roots, as well as churches that have joined us from a non-denominational background or another evangelical denomination. Forty percent of our churches are non-Anglo, and churches from around our convention worship in almost 20 different languages every week.
Despite our outward differences, we are united in the things that matter most: our evangelical Christian beliefs as expressed in The Baptist Faith and Message, a love for New England, and a desire to spread the Gospel. We believe that we’re stronger when we work together!
On mission
The BCNE exists to support New England churches. We are here to help you multiply Christ-followers through partnering, equipping and encouraging.
How? In a surprising number of practical ways.
We connect New England churches to resources and training opportunities; to our dedicated, experienced staff; to other local churches; to partners in other regions of the U.S.; and to incredible mission work around the globe. Explore our site to learn more!
Next steps
We would love to partner with you further.
Is your church interested in joining the BCNE? Learn more about affiliation.
Are you already part of a member church? Get more involved by consulting with us about your church's strengths and needs, engaging in relevant training and events, and giving back to support the spread of the Gospel across New England and around the world.
Do you want to advance the cause of Christ in New England? Find out how you can pray, serve or give.
