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Reflections on my years as College Principal

Rob Ellis retired after 14 years at the helm of Regent's Park College, Oxford last September

The Revd Elsie Howell (nee Martin): 1941-2022

The 13th woman to be ordained in the Baptist ministry, Elsie was truly a servant of the Lord in every aspect of her long and faithful ministry which gave her tremendous joy

Edifi Co-Ordinator

Northern Baptist College is looking to appoint a co-ordinator to oversee, develop and promote Edifi, our programme of learning for local leaders

Part Time Tutor with responsibility for the inclusion of Black and Brown people (1 day a week)

Northern Baptist College are seeking to appoint a part-time tutor to offer specialist diversity and inclusion training and to help increase recruitment of Black and Brown people as ministers in training

Protect your church and its community

The first Baptist Insurance article of 2022 highlights the handy risk calendar for churches, and its home emergency cover

Made in God's image?

Let’s mark Martin Luther King Day by asking how we can better value other people in 2022 - and seek an end to the practices and systems that dehumanise so many, writes Nick Megoran

Navigating the ecological crisis with the help of Jeremiah

Baptist minister Kevin Durrant introduces his new book Courting Chaos, in which he searches for understanding and hope within the worsening climate crisis, using scripture, art, poetry and environmental activism

New Road Baptist Church, Oxford - Operations and Development Manager

New Road Baptist Church seeks to appoint a full-time manager to support and develop its operations, focusing on premises, events and governance

Why Christians should be concerned about the growing influence of the tech giants

Will these brands continue to serve us, or is there a point at which they become “idols of our time”, with us serving them? By Chris Goswami

A new resource for an age-old question - who made God?

One of the most-asked questions about God is addressed in a new family resource created by Baptist church member and Christian app developer Joanne Gilchrist

Keith Arthur Rawlinson: 1934-2021

Engineer who carried out a multitude of lay roles in Baptist churches, working tirelessly in all - his faith in his Lord shone through in everything he did

Lebanon: presence before proclamation

The most recent meeting of the Fellowship of Baptists in Britain and Ireland (FBBI) included an insight into how Lebanese Christians have sought to respond to the crisis in their country. It was both stimulating and challenging, reports Stuart Davison

Lessons from a Christian helpline

New Kapporet launched midway through 2020. Its director Tim Harding shares some of the key lessons the Lord has taught

Review of the year 2021

Highlighting the most clicked pieces in The Baptist Times last year

December 2021

Desmond Tutu; Christmas jumpers

The Revd Richard Alfred Soar: 1942–2021

He fought the fight, finished the race and kept the faith (transforming lives and churches in the process)

Echoing God's big story

Author Chick Yuill explains why he started writing novels that could be read by people of all faiths and of none - and introduces his latest work

This is what the jumper is telling the world, we all BELIEVE!

Bren Brundritt is one of a number of Baptist ministers who is wearing the Marks and Spencer 'believe' jumper this Christmas (and beyond). She explains why

Reaching a neglected demographic

I am extremely grateful to have been used by God to reach white, working-class people, writes Baptist minister William Wade. Here are some observations about interacting with this often disaffected group

The Good News Bible – Family Edition

The Good News Bible - Family Edition is a brand new Bible that has been designed to get your family engaging with, and experiencing the Bible together. By Jack Imbert-Terry

November 2021

Approaching death with faith; Theology through the lens of the marginalised

Exploring digital ministry for your church

"Digital ministry, meet people where they are and they’ll come to where we are." A reflection by Tim Hobbs, filmmaker and consultant

Christmas preparations

Baptist Insurance has come up with some top tips to help ensure your church is prepared for all the extra visitors during the festive season

Slaying the giant of loneliness in God’s presence

Christian minister, counsellor, mentor and lecturer Julie Porter introduces her book Loneliness versus Being Alone, which delves into the juxtaposition of loneliness and solitude

Stimulating memories this Christmas

Christmas is such a good time for reaching the person hidden behind the dementia, writes Louise Morse. Here are some new ideas that can help you do that

Approaching death with faith

Death is never easy. But if we belong to Christ, the crucified and risen one, how can we not approach it with faith, however faltering, and with hope, however fragile? By Colin Sedgwick

Keep me out of your way

My daily prayer as I encounter polite society, marginal society and those beyond the edge and, as I pray, I trust that, somehow, God will be at work and I will not hinder him. By Sean Fountain

A hope to hold onto

Jesus' remedy for fear is to 'keep on believing in God, and keep on believing in me.' A Bible study on John 14: 1-6, by Paul Beasley-Murray

'The difference between noise and influence is relationship'

We can refine our message until it’s perfect - but if we don’t connect with any real people who are willing to listen, it may not bear the fruit it could. Andy Flannagan introduces the Influence Course from Christians in Politics

Theology through the lens of the marginalised

Does our theology, as well as our missiology, alienate the working class? By Michael Shaw

The Revd Stephen Lomas: 1954-2021

'A very special person, pastor, teacher who had the ability to reach young and old'

Faith Always Works: the death of a believer

Baptist minister David Meseg has terminal cancer. He has written a book exploring faith

October 2021

Hybrid church; assisted dying; church transformations

COP26 - how can we respond?

It is not a matter of debate as to whether (or why) the climate is changing, but how much it will change - and what we can do now to prevent the worst impacts of that change. By Michael Shaw

The Revd Wilfred Bryan Stanbury: 1940–2021

Minister with “a pastor’s heart” who leaves many people, both young and old, indebted to him for his care and friendship, both spiritual and practical

COP26 - what can Christians and churches do?

We could make a game-changing contribution by acting together, writes Andy Atkins, CEO of Christian nature conservation organisation A Rocha UK

Snap, crackle and pop

The snap of thunder, the crackle of ice, the pop of a firework – the winter months can be dramatic and exciting, but can also cause damage to your church property. The latest Baptist Insurance article focuses on protecting your church building in winter

Break the silence - you are not alone

Domestic abuse comes in many different forms, and sadly seems to be as prevalent as ever. Let's be aware, writes Baptist minister John Cheek

Baptists in the pandemic

Baptists have impacted their local communities in numerous ways during the pandemic. Here are the stories shared at the October 2021 meeting of Baptist Union Council

The Christmas gift for people living with dementia

Dementia affects the brain and cognition, but it doesn’t touch the soul and the spirit of a person, and at Christmas time, especially, the Holy Spirit can be released through our worship and spiritual songs. By Louise Morse

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