Meet the Pastor:

Rev. Ben Marlowe

Hi, I’m Ben Marlowe and I have been the Minister at Southborough Lane Baptist Church since 2016.

I have been married to Sue for 40+ years. We have three daughters and eight grandchildren, which in addition to our dog means our family is growing nicely.

Sue and I began attending a church in 1993 and I do remember well that it can be a daunting experience connecting with a church for the first time! But I am so pleased that we plucked up the courage and persevered because we very quickly learned just how transforming it is to develop a personal relationship with God. I do believe that God has a great plan for all of us and, if we will allow Him to, He wants to do amazing things in all our lives.

Sometimes God changes things for us quickly and sometimes He does it more slowly. He will never make us go faster than we want to. For me it was pretty quick. I began training in 1997 and was ordained in 2000. I then served at a church in Essex before moving to Bromley.

I hope as you look around our website you will find all the information you need but if I can be of any help, in any way, please do contact me: ben@slbc.org.uk or 07515 812530

If you need to contact the Church then please visit the Contact Us page.

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

A Warm Welcome

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at Southborough Lane Baptist Church for our Sunday Service starting at 10:30am. When you arrive, you should be greeted by our friendly Welcome Team.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets in the main foyer.

Our Service

The service begins at 10:30am and includes a time of All-Age worship before the children leave to go to their age appropriate groups. This is followed by a time of singing, led by our musicians. Sometimes a person might pray out loud or read a small passage from the Bible. Other times people share things that they believe God is saying to the whole church family. This might seem strange the first time you hear it, but it’s all part of our connecting with God. We then share news and notices, usually about what’s going on in the life of the church. One of our leaders will then give a talk that is Bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. We usually then finish with a final song. Sometimes there is an opportunity to receive prayer at the end of the service.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits after the service. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free of charge.

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What about my children?

You should bring your children into the church with you for the beginning of the service and they will all go out together when announced. We have a programme lined up for children of different ages:

Babies and young toddlers (0 months to 3 years). Young children are welcome to stay in the church with you or if you feel more comfortable, parents can go into our front hall and watch the service live on our screen.
Paddlers (3-7 years)
Funday Morning (7-11 years)
Funday Morning + (11-15 years)
Young people (15+ years) Stay in service.

You will need to go with your children to their groups and register them as part of our child safety policy.

The children's group activities vary depending on the age. As well as a friendly welcome, the session will include Bible stories, praying, music, craft, drama and fun games. Please pick up your children as soon as the service finishes.

Getting Connected

Connect Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small Connect Groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet at different times (mornings, afternoons and evenings), throughout the week. We can put you in touch with a Connect Group leader who will be more than happy to tell you about their group and invite you along.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church, you can sign up to serve on a team.

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand, you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

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Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.


Rev. Ben Marlowe
Hi, I’m Ben Marlowe and I have been the Minister at Southborough Lane Baptist Church since 2016. I have been married to Sue for 40+ years. We have three daughters and eight grandchildren, which in addition to our dog means our family is growing nicely. Sue and I began attending a church in 1993 and I do remember well that it can be a daunting experience connecting with a church for the first time! But I am so pleased that we plucked up the courage and persevered because we very quickly learned just how transforming it is to develop a personal relationship with God.		I do believe that God has a great plan for all of us and, if we will allow Him to, He wants to do amazing things in all our lives. Sometimes God changes things for us quickly and sometimes He does it more slowly. He will never make us go faster than we want to. For me it was pretty quick. I began training in 1997 and was ordained in 2000. I then served at a church in Essex before moving to Bromley. I hope as you look around our website you will find all the information you need but if I can be of any help, in any way, please do contact me: ben@slbc.org.uk or 07515 812530