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The Revd Michael John Collis: 1933-2025

'A faithful servant of God, who always tried to unite people and encourage and develop others'

Chaplaincy at this year's Download festival

'I recognise that Download is one of those places where, as a Christian, I live my life like I should. It's one of my places. Where are yours?' A reflection by Baptist minister Ken Franklin

Moderator of Council

The Baptist Union of Great Britain is looking for a Moderator of Baptist Union Council

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Is your church “dementia friendly”?

Tony Hall launched the Bristol Dementia Action Alliance following his wife Barbara's dementia diagnosis. He offers this reflection to help churches consider how they can support those living with dementia

'A wake-up call for courage and community'

Andy Glover reports from the Fresh Streams Vision Summit 2025

The incredible faith and legacy of the 'peanut man'

George Washington Carver was a former slave who became a scientist and blessed thousands of impoverished farmers. He 'unfolded peanut potential in order to bring good news to the poor', explains Mark Roques

The Revd Brian Stenner: 1931-2025

Took early retirement from working in a City bank to become a Baptist minister

'Work out what it says to your own contexts'

Mark Woods is a Baptist minister and head of communications at Bible Society, which produced The Quiet Revival. He offers this reflection on what it is saying, and encourages careful reading of the report

'When God brings renewal, leadership is vital'

Citing a cautionary experience from his time in Peru, Steve Finamore emphasises the importance of identifying the next generation of ministers, pastors, pioneers, church planters, evangelists, teachers and prophets

June 2025

Stations of the Cross; new Brian Haymes book; service

Moderator of the Ministerial Recognition Committee

The Baptist Union of Great Britain is looking for a Moderator of the Ministerial Recognition Committee

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Ministry on mission: thriving as a part-time pastor in a full-time world

Sam Ackerman shares his calling to and advocacy for part-time ministry. Sam is the part-time minister of Horndean Baptist Church, Waterlooville, and also works in the local junior school

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AI, TikTok - how do we equip our children to make good choices?

Technology is advancing at such a speed that we sometimes struggle to navigate each new turn, writes Katharine Hill. So how do we equip our children to deal with the dangers, as well as to take hold of the opportunities?

The imaginative, poetic, astonishing scholar Walter Brueggemann

Walter Brueggemann, who has died aged 92, was the most influential Old Testament scholar over several generations, writes Andy Goodliff

From Reddish roots to Westminster calls: a heart for the hurting

Debt isn’t just a financial problem, it’s a profound crisis of isolation and fear gripping the UK, says a new report from Christians Against Poverty. Head of Policy and Public Affairs Kiri Adams is all too aware of this reality through her local church

Everyone Everywhere: a conversation with Alan Hirsch

Alex Harris reflects on a day inviting practitioners, planters, imaginers and leaders to think about how to create greater movement in sharing Jesus and starting churches

'Does this serve Jesus and his kingdom first?'

With input from Alan Hirsch, the latest Everyone Everywhere national conference explored missional togetherness, and how we become less institutional and more movement-oriented. Simon Hall offers this reflection

Navigating cultural landscapes: lessons from a reverse missionary

Mutual learning is central to bridging cultures, involving a two-way exchange where both parties bring their unique perspectives and insights to the table, writes Henry C. Ohakah, minister, Mountsorrel Baptist Church

New edition of The Bible Course offers 'pathway of discovery' to Christianity

A new edition of The Bible Course has launched, created by theologian Dr Andrew Ollerton and his team at Bible Society. Around 140,000 people took part in the original

An “Island of Strangers” or diverse communities of inclusion?

Once again, a Western government misleads its voters over immigration, writes John Heathershaw. Political discourse has become devoid of hope on this issue and misses the practical realities of inclusion

On the edge of the abyss

After recently spending eight days in Israel, Baptist church member David Nelson offers this reflection

What does it mean to be fully alive? An interview with Elizabeth Oldfield

The former Theos director and host of the Sacred Podcast talks seasons of withdrawal, living in community - and the Church becoming the kind of people the world needs. Interview by Baptist minister Shaun Lambert

Flourishing churches and the power of leadership

Laura Palmer shares reflections from a church planting conference hosted by the Bede Centre for Church Planting Theology at Cranmer Hall in Durham

Can we make the quiet revival louder?

Phil Knox explores some of the latest ‘revival’ research and asks how we need to respond as the UK Church

Planes and plans, war and peace

Gary Clayton gives thanks for the extraordinary life and legacy of MAF (Mission Aviation Fellowship) pioneer Jack Hemmings, who died earlier this year aged 103

A quiet revival?

I welcome a recent study showing an increase in church attendance - but I don't like the word revival. I believe God is doing something new—not reviving the old; a re-formation, not a revival. By Michael Shaw

The Revd Gary Patchen: 1961-2025

'A man of deep conviction, wisdom, and kindness. He was loved by all who knew him and will be profoundly missed'

The health and life of a church planter

How to thrive in the pressures of ministry? Alex Harris shares collective wisdom from church planters and pioneers in our Baptist family and beyond

How real is hell?

Baptist minister Steve Barber has written a new book offering guidance for those in pastoral ministry as to what the Bible teaches concerning the eternal fate of the unrighteous. He explains why

'Let's work towards never again'

National conference hosted by the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence (CSBV) will explore harmful legacies left by abusive Christians in positions of power

Spring tour for It is Well with My Soul

A musical written by a Baptist evangelist which tells the story behind the beloved gospel hymn heads back out on tour in April

A story of human suffering and enduring love

Baptist minister and chaplain Paul Allen introduces his debut novel Major Tom the Early Years, which documents life's highs and lows - and asks questions about the foundations of our lives

The Revd David Gardner: 1938–2024

As a Baptist minister, David was known for his creative approach, combining music, gospel magic, balloon animals, and fire-breathing to share his faith inside and outside the church

Grace Winifred Taylor (nee Lanchbury): 1926-2025

'Grace felt that her Christian calling was to support the minister. Wife of the Revd Derek Taylor, they were very much 'a preaching team' who served all the congregation'

The 'perfect gift' for churches to share at VE Day

Churches are invited to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day by sharing a special edition of John’s Gospel with their communities

Paws Together for God - helping children access prayer

Helping children to understand the comforting nature of prayer is the subject of Hilary Robinson's latest picture book - Paws Together for God

The Revd Pat Heap: 1938-2024

'How anyone could be involved in so many activities was related to a deeply held faith, the Lord’s calling and a generous distribution of gifts for each task she was called to. And to her love and concern for people, which shone through her life’s work'

Every church starting a church: a possible dream?

Could every Baptist church start a new Christian community? That's the question at the heart of Alex Harris’ doctorate research, which argues that planting new churches isn’t just for large congregations—but an invitation and expectation for every church

The Revd Dr Rex Mason: 1926-2025

'One of a small group of remarkable pastor-scholars in the modern church, who served the Baptist community with grace and commitment'

Faith Bowers: 1939-2025

'It is hard to determine the depths of the multi-faceted service Faith has rendered to British Baptists... as we mourn her passing and we give thanks for such a rich and generous life'

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