Gospel Halls are independent and self-governing Christian communities of believers located globally, which adhere to a shared doctrine and worship practices. As these churches do not belong to any central authority or overarching administrative organization, each Gospel Hall operates as a fully autonomous entity.

Gospel Halls renounce the concept of denominational labels and evade any form of sectarian categorization. For instance, one will not hear these believers declare, “I am affiliated with the Gospel Hall denomination.” Rather, they choose to identify solely as “Christians” who convene for worship in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

The term “Gospel Hall” designates the place of worship utilized by this group of Christians. This designation is generally prefixed by the name of the locality or city, such as Norman Road Gospel Hall or Bromborough Gospel Hall. The central objective of Gospel Hall congregations is to preach the message of Jesus Christ and guide individuals who are lost towards salvation through Him.

Even though Gospel Halls can be linked to the spiritual origins of the first Christian communities formed in Jerusalem, the contemporary movement is associated with the establishment of the Plymouth Brethren in the early to mid-1800s, mainly in England, Scotland, Ireland, and Continental Europe.

Gospel Halls aim to adhere to the model and doctrines of the New Testament church as outlined in the Scriptures, referencing passages such as Acts 2:41–42, 1 Timothy 1:13, Hebrews 13:9, and Ephesians 4:14. The focus is placed on church fellowship rather than formal church membership. Their aspiration is to maintain a Christ-centered and gospel-oriented approach. Upholding the belief in the headship of Jesus Christ (Colossians 1:18), Gospel Halls do not elevate any individual member to a position of authority over the church, nor do they employ any paid clergy. They view a pastoral calling as a divine gift bestowed upon an individual believer rather than an official role within the local church. Typically, Gospel Halls appoint a collective of spiritual overseers—elders and deacons—who are tasked with decision-making responsibilities, in alignment with Titus 1:5.

In both practice and conviction, Gospel Halls are similar to the Plymouth Brethren. Adherents of this Christian tradition uphold the belief in the divine inspiration of Scripture, asserting that the 66 canonical books of the Bible serve as the supreme authority and guide for the believer’s life and their relationship with God. They are evangelical in their faith, emphasizing the significance of the sacrificial death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ as the means for the forgiveness of sins. Gospel Halls place great importance on regular meetings for worship, which are intended to facilitate instruction in God’s Word and mutual encouragement (Hebrews 10:25). The Breaking of Bread stands as a fundamental aspect of their worship practice. They embrace the doctrine of the Trinity, acknowledge the existence of hell, and uphold the promise of eternal life in heaven for all who accept God’s gracious offer of salvation. All individuals who are born again and associated with Gospel Halls are encouraged to pursue the next step of obedience through immersion baptism.

During a conventional Lord’s Day Gospel Hall meeting, Christians partake in the Lord’s Supper—referred to as “Breaking of Bread” on a weekly basis. Following the Lord’s Supper, a Gospel Meeting is conducted, featuring Bible instruction and preaching delivered by individuals who possess expertise in these fields. It is customary for women to wear head coverings and to engage in silent participation during collective worship. Children receive education in age-appropriate Sunday school environments. Contemporary music is regarded as superficial, distracting, and carnal; therefore, worship predominantly involves the singing of a cappella hymns. Additionally, various other assemblies, including revival meetings, prayer gatherings, Bible study sessions, and conferences, are regularly organized at Gospel Halls.