National news stories in 2026

New appointment to support ministry to and among 18-35s

Matt Ceaser has been appointed by the Baptist Union of Great Britain to succeed Isabella Senior as 18-35s Coordinator

Support from the Baptist family for Spurgeon’s students

The whole Baptist family has responded magnificently to BUGB’s Spurgeon’s appeal - £90,000 has been donated by churches and individuals to support Baptist students who had been studying at Spurgeon’s College when it unexpectedly closed its doors in July

Baptists, peace and conflict - Baptist Theology North 2026

This year’s Baptist Theology North on 13 March in Huddersfield offers a day to reflect on and discuss a topic of major contemporary importance

Fresh Streams calls Baptists Together to a day of prayer and fasting

'We will take 26 March to slow down, turn our attention to God together, and ask for His Kingdom purposes to be realised across Baptists Together', says Fresh Streams Team Leader Andy Glover

'New insights into how people find faith can help discipleship'

Reports showing how specific demographics find faith in Jesus have been released by the Evangelical Alliance (EA)

New WhatsApp Community for Spurgeon's College alumni and friends

Alumni and friends of Spurgeon's College have been invited to join a new WhatsApp Community

New academic research grant from Baptist Historical Society

The British Baptist Historical Society has announced a new academic grant fund to encourage and assist students of Baptist history, identity and thought

Research on new believers to shape Fresh Streams Equipping Days

Fresh Streams is partnering with the Evangelical Alliance to host a series of Equipping Days helping church leaders explore how people are coming to faith in Jesus in the UK today

40th anniversary event for the Baptist Joppa Group

Reflections on Baptist engagement with interfaith matters both past and future took place at an event marking the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Baptist Joppa Group

'Deep concern' over House of Lords abortion vote

Christian organisations have spoken of their concern after the House of Lords rejected an amendment to stop the decriminalisation of late-term abortion

Over 720 faith leaders ask government to protect refugee family reunion

Removing family reunion for refugees risks pushing people into smugglers hands, say religious leaders

Quiet Revival report withdrawn

Bible Society has withdrawn its Quiet Revival report after discovering the YouGov survey it was based on was faulty

Simeon Baker appointed as General Secretary of the Baptist Union of Wales

The Revd Simeon Baker has been appointed as the new General Secretary of the Baptist Union of Wales, succeeding the Revd Judith Morris

Baptist Union Council: March 2026

The latest phase of the Financial Model Review was shared at Baptist Union Council, with members voting to approve a new funding approach for 2027-8, and further investigation of options beyond

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