Who we are
The Living God Church (TLGC) is a diverse Christian church family, serving Basingstoke since 2009. We are committed to loving God, loving people and making disciples of Jesus Christ through worship, biblical teaching, prayer and practical care.
We have successfully acquired Trinity Methodist Church on Sarum Hill, Basingstoke. The building is soon to be known as The Living God Church – Trinity Campus, or TLGC Trinity Campus. We thank God for this provision and gratefully acknowledge the Methodist congregation and Circuit’s years of faithful stewardship. We are committed to continuing the building’s Christian heritage as a place of worship, prayer and service to the community.
Our new home provides a permanent base for our congregation and space to develop our work with children, young people, families and the wider community. TLGC Community Hub at Trinity Campus will identify our community-facing services and programmes as these develop.
Alongside our local ministry, TLGC serves through congregations and mission work in the UK and overseas. Whether you are exploring Christianity, returning to church, or looking for a church family, you are warmly welcome.
Our vision
To fulfil the Great Commission
Our mission
Love God above all, love people next, and make disciples of Jesus Christ
Core values in Christian service
- God-glorifying church services, fellowships, and relationships
- Holy Spirit-led church planting, outreach, and mission work
- Spiritual quality, not mere quantity, and member maturity
- Relevant but uncompromised biblical education
- Committed, loving, and sacrificial church leadership
- Accountable and transparent stewardship of ministries
Our community work and impact
TLGC delivers a range of community-focused activities designed to support wellbeing, inclusion, and resilience across Basingstoke.
Food and practical support
- Partnership with local food support initiatives
- Support for individuals and families experiencing financial hardship
- Community meals and outreach to vulnerable groups
Advice and support services
- Housing and homelessness guidance
- Welfare and benefits advice
- Employability and skills support
Health and wellbeing
- Over 20 medically trained professionals within our congregation
- Capacity for health education (diabetes awareness, blood pressure monitoring, general wellbeing)
- Capacity for CPR and basic life support training
Youth and family engagement
- Children's and youth programmes
- Mentoring and skills development
- Music and creative training opportunities
Community integration and inclusion
- Support for migrants and new residents
- Social activities promoting community cohesion
- Bereavement and pastoral support
Our approach combines faith-based care with practical support, ensuring that our services are accessible, inclusive, and responsive to local needs.
What we believe
Statement of beliefs
Each statement below is grounded in Scripture. Select a reference to read the passage.
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The Scriptures
We believe the Scripture of the Old and New Testaments (66 books) to be verbally inspired by God, inerrant in the original writings, and the supreme, absolute and final authority in faith and life. No other writings are similarly inspired.
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The one true God
We believe in the one and only true God, eternally existing in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He is the creator of all things, infinitely perfect.
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God the Father
God the Father is perfect in holiness, infinite in wisdom, measureless in power. He is the head of all in heaven and earth, the supreme authority both in the Godhead and in the church.
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Jesus Christ
We believe that Jesus Christ was begotten by the Holy Spirit, born of a virgin (Mary), and is true God and true Man.
We believe that the Lord Jesus died for our sins, according to the Scriptures, as a representative and substitutionary sacrifice; and that all who believe in Him are justified on the ground of His shed blood.
We believe in the bodily resurrection of our Lord, in His ascension into heaven, and His present life there for us, as High Priest and Advocate.
We believe that our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ will personally return and set up His Kingdom wherein He will rule and reign in righteousness.
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The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit's ministry is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ as His representative on earth, convicting of sin, righteousness, and judgment and illuminating God's Word to the believer. He is the Person of the Godhead who imparts a new nature to those who believe in the atoning work of Christ and places them into Christ's body, the Church.
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Life in the Spirit
The Holy Spirit permanently indwells and seals all believers unto the day of redemption and fills and empowers them as each believer's will is yielded to the Spirit. This empowerment is evidenced in righteous living. He gives to each believer a spiritual gift or gifts as He wills, for the purpose of building up the Church.
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Humanity and sin
We believe that man was created in the image of God; that he sinned, and thereby incurred, not only physical death but also spiritual death; and that all human beings are born with a sinful nature.
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Salvation
We believe that all who repent of their sins and receive by faith the Lord Jesus Christ are born again of the Holy Spirit and thereby become children of God. We believe that all believers have eternal life with God and, whilst in this life, should work out their salvation with reverential fear and trembling.
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The Church
The Church is composed of all people who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ. It began at Pentecost. All those who have thus believed are baptised by the Holy Spirit into one Body, the Church, of which Christ is the Head. The mission of the Church is, through local bodies of believers, to equip its members, the saints, to do the work of the ministry, and by this means to make known the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people.
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Baptism and the Lord's Supper
We believe that Water Baptism and the Lord's Supper are ordinances to be observed by the Church. They are, however, not to be regarded as means of salvation.
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Come and see for yourself
Join us this coming Sunday, or get in touch with any questions about who we are.