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BICC Barking
Come Home to Your Church Family in Barking
Join our Barking family in East London for uplifting worship, faith-building teaching from God's Word and friendships that last. Whoever you are, there is a seat saved for you.
- Sundays · 10:00 AM
- Barking, East London IG11
Everyone is welcome
Sunday Service
10:00 AM
Welcome to Barking
Be Part of the Family
Shalom, and welcome to Bestway International Christian Centre!
On behalf of our church family, thank you for visiting us online. It is a great honour that you stopped by.
We are a Bible-believing church in the heart of Barking. At Bestway, church is more than a Sunday service; it is family.
Whatever your background, age or story, there is a place for you here to belong, grow and serve God with us.
The BICC Barking familyJoyful Worship
Heartfelt praise and worship that lifts your spirit.
The Word of God
Practical, faith-building teaching you can live out every day.
Prayer and Care
We pray with you and walk with you through every season.
Meet our pastor
Pastor Olawale Ricketts
Branch Pastor · BICC Barking[Add a short introduction to Pastor Olawale Ricketts: his heart for the Barking family, how long he has served and a little about his calling.]
“Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28.
Your best days are not behind you, they are ahead of you in Christ.
Gather with us
Meetings and Programmes
There is always a place for you at the table. Here is when our Barking family meets.
Sundays · 10:00 AM
Sunday Service
The heartbeat of our week. Lift your voice in powerful worship, receive a fresh word from God and leave strengthened for the days ahead. Bring the whole family.
Tuesdays · 7:00 PM (Virtual)
Home Group Bible Studies
Join online from the comfort of home to dig deep into the Word, ask honest questions and grow in faith alongside others.
Fridays · 7:00 PM
Divine Encounter Hour
An hour of fervent prayer and the power of the Holy Spirit. Come expecting to meet God, and leave with your faith on fire.
Wednesdays · 5:30 AM
Seek Him Early
Thirty minutes of early morning prayer for women, meeting God first before the day begins. "Those that seek me early shall find me" (Proverbs 8:17).
Wednesdays · 7:00 PM
Men Ought To Pray
One hour of prayer for men, standing as priests over our families. As iron sharpens iron, we build one another up in faith.
Thursdays · 9:30 PM
Command Your Night
Thirty minutes of night prayer for women, closing the day in God's presence and declaring His peace and protection over every home.
Any week
First Time Visiting?
Let us know you are coming and someone will be looking out for you. We would love to welcome you personally.
Special Programmes
30 Days Prayer & Fasting
We open every year on our knees. A month of prayer and fasting that sets the course for all God will do in the months ahead.
Achiever's Conference
A weekend for every age group to be stirred by worship, built up by the Word and inspired to rise into all God has called you to achieve.
Women's General Conference
Women from across BICC gather as one for a weekend of worship, the Word and fellowship. Come expectant and go home renewed.
Worship 180
An evening of uninterrupted praise and worship that turns hearts a full 180 degrees back to God. Come ready to sing, pray and be changed.
Men's General Conference
Men from across BICC stand together for a weekend of worship, the Word and brotherhood, equipped to lead at home, at work and in church.
Moments
Life at BICC Barking
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Plan your visit
Come and See Us
- Address 198 Ripple Road, Barking, Essex IG11 7PR
- Service times Sundays 10:00 AM · Fridays 7:00 PM
- Email (church office) barking@bestway.org.uk
We Can't Wait to Meet You!
Come as you are. Join us this Sunday, or watch our services live online wherever you are.
Sundays · 10:00 AM