The Jesus Fellowship Church, which is also known as the Jesus Army, is a UK-based evangelical Christian church with a charismatic emphasis and Baptist roots. The church aims to be a contemporary expression of the historic Christian faith. It is orthodox in doctrine and accepts the historic Christian creeds.

Details of the church are listed in the UK Christian Handbook and the English Church Census. It is linked with other churches and groups in the UK and overseas through the Multiply Christian Network, and is a member of the Evangelical Alliance UK.

High-profile Jesus Army 'friendship evangelism' takes place in towns and cities around the UK to 'bring the church to the people'. Many who have little or no contact with any church are brought in touch with the Christian gospel in this way. Some may join the Jesus Fellowship, but the vast majority do not.

The church is particularly noted for its work with those in need, including homeless young people, those involved in drug or alcohol abuse, and prisoners and ex-prisoners. In this work it aims to show Christian compassion and love, helping people to find themselves and stand on their own two feet. This social action is normally conducted with reference to the various caring professions, and with their input.

The church numbers around 2,500, about 600 of whom live as the New Creation Christian Community in 60 or so houses around the UK. Each community house consists of anything between six and sixty people, who live as a large 'family'.

The core units of the church are the local congregations and house groups, with a range of larger meetings taking place regularly. Some of the meetings attract two to three thousand people from around the UK. All sizes of meetings are open to all who are interested.

The church has a seven-fold covenant, by which some members join with other from the Jesus Fellowship to pledge themselves to a practical New Testament commitment. Two chapters of the book 'Covenant People' (Covenant in the New Testament and Sold Out!) are available to download, or you can purchase the book from the Jesus People shop.

The Jesus Fellowship, in common with the many other charismatic churches which share a similar informal approach, has shown remarkable growth since the 1970's. The UK Christian Handbook has estimated that the membership of this type of church has grown from 12,000 to 140,000 since 1975.

The free publications Jesus Life magazine and modern Jesus army Streetpaper are mailed out three times a year to enquirers and supporters as well as being available online.