The Baptist Union of Great Britain : Ministries Team

Exploring a call to Baptist ministry

Guidance for Churches

Guidance for Ministers

Guidance for internships

Recognised Local Minister (RLM) rules

The rules relating to Recognised Local Ministers (RLM), as adopted by the national Ministerial Recognition Committee (MRC)

Concern about a minister's safeguarding practice

Form to submit concerns of poor safeguarding practice by accredited and recognised ministers

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Complaint about a minister's conduct

Form to submit complaints of misconduct

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Ministerial remuneration spreadsheet (from April 2025)

A spreadsheet to calculate the estimated cost to a church of appointing a minister

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DBS checks and safeguarding training for ministers

All accredited ministers, recognised local ministers and nationally recognised pastors must have a DBS check and completed BUGB safeguarding training. This document spells out the detail of these requirements

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CMD forms - grant application November 2024

CMD grant application form for 2025 grants

Concern about a minister's safeguarding practice

Form to submit concerns of poor safeguarding practice by accredited and recognised ministers

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Guidelines for social media use by Baptist ministers

These guidelines aim to support ministers in their wise but creative use of social media, considering their personal and public use, legal requirements and good practice

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An Introduction to Recognised Local Ministry

Explains the aims and means of becoming a Recognised Local Minister

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1. Internship Best Practice Handbook

This handbook provides guidance on how best to host interns in churches, from the discernment process through to the practicalities

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Marks of Developing Leaders Review Tool

Review tool for interns and line managers to assess progress made in the intern’s life and identify areas to develop further

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Appendix 7 Intern Host Checklist

Taken from the Internship Best Practice Handbook, Appendix 7

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Appendix 7 First day and first week checklist for the intern

Taken from the Internship Best Practice Handbook, Appendix 7

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Appendix 7 Checklist to be intern ready

Taken from the Internship Best Practice Handbook, Appendix 7

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Appendix 6 Role Description for Mentor

Taken from the Internship Best Practice Handbook, Appendix 6

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Appendix 5 Role Description for Line Manager

Taken from the Internship Best Practice Handbook, Appendix 5

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Appendix 4 Example code of conduct for interns

Taken from the Internship Best Practice Handbook, Appendix 4

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Appendix 3 Internship Volunteer Agreement Example

Taken from the Internship Best Practice Handbook, Appendix 3

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Appendix 2 Interview Questions List Example

Taken from the Internship Best Practice Handbook, Appendix 2

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Appendix 2 Internship Reference Form Example

Taken from the Internship Best Practice Handbook, Appendix 2

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Appendix 2 Internship Application Form Example

Taken from the Internship Best Practice Handbook, Appendix 2

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Appendix 1 Internship Role Profile Example

Taken from the Internship Best Practice Handbook, Appendix 1

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Accessing and practising accompaniment

How to access and train for mentoring, pastoral supervision and spiritual direction.

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Funding Ministerial Formation

A guide to the various ways those training for accredited Baptist ministry fund their time at a Baptist college.

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Guidance on Suspension of an Accredited Minister

Guidance for Baptist Churches

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CMD Forms - Theological Reflection Sheet

A form to enable ministers to identify CMD objectives or provide points for discussion with those who accompany them in their ministry.

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When a minister leaves; guidance for a pastoral vacancy

This document explores what churches should consider as they approach the departure of a minister.

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Ministerial remuneration guidance

This document sets out the principles behind the various elements that make up the costs of appointing a minister

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Newly Accredited Ministers: Information for churches

Information about the requirements of the BU programme for Newly Accredited Ministers and the implications for their church

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Newly Accredited Ministers' mentor contract

A standard, but editable contract for NAMs and their mentors to agree and complete at the beginning of the mentoring relationship.

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Newly Accredited Ministers' mentor report

A blank report to be completed by NAMs' mentors in conjunction with their NAM after a few months of their newly accredited ministry and again at the end of each year of the NAMs' programme.

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Newly Accredited Ministers' weekly reflection journal

A blank form for NAMs who wish to reflect more deeply on one incident, experience or thought each week, as preparation for discussion with their mentor.

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Newly Accredited Ministers' daily diary

A blank form for NAMs who wish to capture their pattern of work over a period of time by recording what they do each day.

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Newly Accredited Ministers' programme

This document explains in detail the programme for newly accredited ministers (NAMs).

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Baptists Together Settlement Guidance for Ministers

Guidance for ministers seeking new ministry via the Baptists Together Settlement Process (BTSP)

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Baptists Together Settlement Process - an introduction

A brief overview of the Baptists Together Settlement Process (BTSP). There is additional, separate more detailed guidance for churches and ministers.

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Baptists Together Settlement Process - an introduction

A brief overview of the Baptists Together Settlement Process (BTSP). There is additional, separate more detailed guidance for churches and ministers.

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Baptists Together Settlement Guidance for Churches

Guidance for churches seeking a minister via the Baptists Together Settlement Process (BTSP)

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Baptists Together Guide to Creating a Church Profile

Guidance for churches preparing a profile in line with the expectations of the Baptists Together Settlement Process (BTSP)

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An Introduction to Accredited Baptist Ministry

An explanation of what accredited Baptist ministry is and what should be considered by anyone thinking of applying for ministerial formation

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Who are Baptists?

A family of believers, committed to Christ, to one another and to the service of God

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Vision and values

Growing healthy churches in relationship for God's mission

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President 2025-26

Information about the Presidency, and links to resources from previous presidents

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General Secretary

Information about the role of our General Secretary, Lynn Green

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Baptist Assembly

Find out about our Baptist Assembly

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Baptists Together - Structure

Churches are supported by our 13 Associations, 6 Colleges and 4 Specialist Teams

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Governance

Aiming to ensure the highest practical level of involvement among members and accountability to members

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Larger Churches Network

A network for the Senior Pastors of larger Baptist churches

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Smaller Churches Networks

Information for those in our smaller churches (40 members or less)

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Other Baptist Groups

Information about other key groups and organisations

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Online Directory

Quick access to information about Baptists Together

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