Our History...
Evangel was birthed in 2010 when returning from missions work in Rwanda and Burundi, Pastor Ian was unable to find a church in which he and his family felt comfortable to settle. Now, in the present day, as many churches appear to have departed from upholding the truth of the Bible and no longer view it as the fully inspired and infallible Word of God, Evangel seeks to uphold that truth without compromise. Placing a high emphasis on the Bible as being the final authority in all matters of faith and conduct, it prayerfully aims to be a church in which the Word and the Spirit are held in right balance.
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Over the years, Evangel has been joined by many like minded Christians that have also struggled to find churches in which they could settle and worship the Lord without compromise. And so, from the 6th June 2010, when Evangel held it's first Sunday morning service in the Arts Centre at the Manor Pavilion Theatre, Evangel has remained independent of denominational-ism. Therefore, at Evangel, we believe that sound biblical teaching is far more important than belonging to a particular organisation or putting the church "in a box with a label". In it's formative years, ​Evangel was however, delighted to be offered counsel from Godly men such as Geoffrey Smith (former leader of Christian Friends of Israel UK) and also to be accepted to come under the covering of Christian Ministerial Fellowship International (CMFI). Evangel continues to enjoy an active relationship with CMFI and the Rev John Angliss who is Chairman of the CMFI council of Elders. Evangel's Senior Pastor, Rev Ian Huxham is ordained by this organisation and also serves on the Council of Elders.
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In more recent years, having rented many different venues following those earlier meetings in the Arts Centre, Evangel took stewardship of the old Gospel Hall, in the town centre, known as Holmdale Chapel. By the grace of God funds were raised for the extensive renovation and extension of the old chapel, which is where Evangel now meets.
Pastor Ian still visits the Great Lakes Region of Central East Africa and Evangel supports a number of Pastors and ministries there. Evangel is also a keen supporter of Prayer For Israel and partners with a ministry in Tel Aviv.
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You will be most welcome to join us and can find us at Holmdale Chapel,
Holmdale, (Off Fore Street)
Sidmouth.
EX10 8DQ.
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