About Us
Atherton Tablelands Baptist Church is a group of Christian believers who live on the Atherton Tablelands.
We hold that the Bible is the word of God and that Jesus Christ came to earth around 2000 years ago to offer everlasting life to those who believe in him and accept him into their lives as Lord and saviour. This offer applies just as much today as back then.
Baptist churches are members of a family of churches, each one independent but adhering to the same beliefs. We believe the bible is God’s authoritative word and we at Atherton Tablelands Baptist Church aim to live that out in our daily lives. We hold to believers being baptized and regularly observing communion, both of which are important in God’s word, the bible, and ordained by Christ.
We believe the church is the body of Christ and that church fellowship is an important aspect of being Christian, we would love to see you join us in fellowship this Sunday.
Something worth reflecting on
In Baptist churches, the cross is always empty. This is because Jesus Christ died on the cross, was buried, and rose again on the third day (1 Corinthians 15:4). He willingly gave His life for our sins, and He is alive today—no longer on the cross.
The Bible teaches that everyone has sinned, and sin separates us from God. Yet all sin, no matter how great, can be forgiven. If we put our faith in Jesus and accept Him as Lord, God will forgive us completely.
The cross is a powerful symbol of Christianity, but it is an empty cross because of the finished work of Jesus Christ.
If you would like to know more about what it means to be a Christian, please contact Pastor Lincoln on 0474 383 577.
You are welcome to contact, visit or join us at any time
Our Pastor
Pastor Lincoln Haines is our pastor at Atherton Tablelands Baptist Church. Lincoln is married to Emily and together they have a passion for the next generation and seeing them find their place in the church. Lincoln has a passion for seeing the church, Christ’s body, not just grow in their understanding of scripture but to be transformed by it and to live it out in a tangible way that impacts others.
Lincoln has a love for evangelism and apologetics and hast excitement for sharing the life changing news of the gospel.
Atherton Tablelands Baptist Church is the first church Lincoln has pastored. Prior to becoming the pastor here at Atherton Tablelands Baptist church, Lincoln served on our leadership team while working as a mechanic.
Pastor Lincoln and Emily
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Connecting with Atherton Baptist
Besides getting together with friends and our community to worship God on a Sunday morning, a Connect Group is a great way to meet, to learn more about God’s word for our lives and to get to know each other better. It’s a time put aside to share, support and pray for each other.
The Bible reminds Christians that they are strangers in this world, called to be different and to be a difference. We are exhorted to grow and follow in Christ’s steps, and helping to understand what Jesus would do in all circumstances.
Our Connect Groups help us to ‘get connected’ to God and to each other.
You are welcome to be a part of a Connect Group if you’re not already.
Our Logo
The Ulysses butterfly is one of the most beautiful butterflies in the world. It is a native of Far North Queensland which often flashes the most brilliant of blue colours in our rainforests and gardens. The iridescent blue is not from a pigment colour, but from a special design on the butterfly wings (See article on this).
Amongst Christians, the butterfly can be seen as symbolic of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as well as the state of all believers. On becoming a Christian, Christians are a new creation, having been transformed from what we were. The butterfly is symbolic of that new life.
The concentric circles in our logo are symbolic of life’s travels, they may not be perfect, but they always go back to what is important, that is, a decision to make a change in our life to follow Christ Jesus and become a new creation.
As a church of believers, we truly do aim to Follow Jesus, Care for Each Other, and through this, we will hopefully Impact the World, the Atherton Tablelands and beyond for the better.
Coming Up/Service Times
| Sunday Worship Service (in person but also streamed through Zoom) |
10.00 am |
| (includes Kid’s Church) | 10.15 am |
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Remember the real reason for Easter.
Christ died for us and rose on the third day.
Now there is an empty Cross
First Visit?
We welcome anyone to visit our congregation. If you attend one of our worship services on a Sunday you are likely to be greeted at the front door of the church building by one of our enthusiastic church welcomers.
If new to the area, you should be given one of our Welcome Packs, but if not, please do not be afraid to ask for one from one of the church welcomers.
Our worship service includes singing a wide variety of worshipful songs, prayer, and a weekly message (sermon) usually given by our pastor.
For primary and high school aged children, there is a time during the service (during school term) when the children will be invited to go to one of our children’s programs.
We have a creche program that operates during the sermon alongside our Kids 4 Christ and highschoolers Sunday school program. We also have cry room where young babies and children can be taken if needed. This room is located near the auditorium entrance door and contains a loudspeaker, meaning you won’t have to miss any of the service.
After the Service we normally have morning tea or a fellowship lunch in the church hall next to the church auditorium. All are welcome to stay back for a time of fellowship.
We look forward to seeing you this Sunday.
You Are Welcome to Call (or visit)
Church Office: 4079 1049 – Mobile: 0474 383 577
Our Address
CNR LLOYD AND GIBSON STREETS ATHERTON