The Baptist Union of Great Britain : The Baptist Times

This is a key role for an accredited Baptist minister, providing leadership to the work of the Faith and Society specialist team based in Didcot and participating in the wider collaboration and leadership of Baptists Together

5 Parables from Science + Technology that Illustrate the Nature of God

Insights from science and technology can help us comprehend some of the truths of God for the better, writes Chris Goswami

A blessing in disguise?

With congregational singing not allowed for the foreseeable future, Colin Sedgwick has a suggestion that could lead to a deeper understanding of our psalms, hymns and spiritual songs

10 reads for your summer

Last year I offered 10 possible books to read over the summer, writes Andy Goodliff. I wonder what kind summer we will all have this year — different no doubt. If you have any time to read, here are ten books that will stimulate faith

The Revd Charles John Sutherland: 1931-2020

'Charlie was a man of deep faith, always ready to talk, listen and help anyone wherever he went'

Unexpected blessings

The virtual world can be a lifeline for those who would otherwise be excluded, writes Karen Golder, as she urges churches not to shut down their online presence at the end of this time

Artificial Intelligence: the future is dark?

An extract from 2084: Artificial Intelligence and The Future of Humanity, the new book by Professor John Lennox

Have you written your eulogy yet?

We are used to encouraging people to write their will. There is an even stronger case for getting them to write their eulogy

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What adventure does God want you to go on?

Telling 100 inspirational stories of Baptists embracing adventure in the mission of God - Simon Goddard introduces the new Missional Adventure portal on our website

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The Revd David Harper: 1932-2020

David and wife Pat were an example of genuine faith, a loving marriage, wise parents and a couple who knew how to conduct an effective ministry

July 2020

A revival I can pray for!; Caring for your pastors through COVID19

A revival I can pray for!

With churches experiencing increases in online attendances during the pandemic, there has been talk of a new move of the Spirit. I'm not convinced, writes Michael Shaw - but here's the revival I'd like to see

The Revd James (Jim) Renton Cargill: 1920-2020

The death of the Revd James (Jim) Renton Cargill at the age of 99 robs the north east of England of a Baptist minister who held three noteworthy ministries in the “old” North Eastern Area, was a key figure in Association and Area life

Leading out of a Wellbeing space

Now is exactly the time to pause before leaping back in, writes Ruth Rice. Can the Church be the prophetic people of wellbeing?

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'We need to be developing their gifts'

Interviews with four students at Bristol Baptist College

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'It really is church with a difference'

A number of Baptist ministers serve as voluntary chaplains in their communities. In this short feature, several give an insight into these roles, including what's happened during lockdown

A taste of heaven

Michael Bochenski reflects on reaching out to the local West Indian community and growing a multicultural church in the 1980s

'There’s an excitement about what millennials can offer the church'

Interview with Hayley Young, the Regional Minister/Mission Enabler at the South Wales Baptist Association

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Where politics meets the apocalypse

Martyn Whittock assesses US evangelical support for President Donald Trump in a time of chaos

Food, faith and lockdown

We're not meeting for meals as before - but doorstep encounters in the sharing of food have proved to be a key meeting, growing and life giving element during lockdown, Baptist minister Claire Nicholls explains

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Are we asking the wrong questions?

A reflection from missional listener Ben Lucas on the kind of questions we might want to be asking at this time

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Life on hold? No!

Our business is not to wait in frustration, drumming our fingers and wanting to “get on with our lives”, but to ask, “Lord, what do you want me to do?" By Colin Sedgwick

'We want a better society, where older people feel safe'

Many people want a ‘new normal' after lockdown, one where older people won’t be airbrushed out of the health system, writes Louise Morse

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Why I’m marking Tax Justice Sunday

Tax injustice harms so many – but campaigning against it works. Here’s how, and why, Christians can play their part, beginning with Tax Justice Sunday (14 June). By Justin Thacker

Learning under lockdown: Bible study in a socially distanced world

Doing a Bible study online? Consider these pointers, writes Terry Young, as he ends his series exploring ways of engaging with the Bible now

June 2020

Racism and George Floyd; Tour of the Bible

'A story worth telling and retelling'

Helen Paynter explains why she has produced a short daily vlog in lockdown, going through the Bible one book at a time

Learning under lockdown: Driven by curiosity

The internet offers us a wealth of options in learning more about the Bible. And while being curious always means wasting some time, these seeds of waste often bloom into fascinating flowers later on

The Revd Knud Wümpelmann: 1922-2020

Pastor, National and International Baptist Leader, Christian Statesman

George Floyd: what can I do?

Public Issues Enabler Steve Tinning recalls the actions of a minister in 1960s Selma as he reflects on how he, as a white man, can respond to the death of George Floyd and to racial injustice

‘I can’t breathe …’

Justice enabler Wale Hudson-Roberts reflects on the death of George Floyd - and how Baptists might respond

Learning under lockdown: Fast and slow reading

Learning to slow down, dig deep, or skim ahead - Terry Young continues his series exploring different ways of engaging with the Bible

Scenario planning for an unknown future

How a simple planning tool might give churches some useful insights for the road ahead

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Internship, London Baptist Association (LBA)

This Autumn the LBA is continuing its exciting internship programme for 18-25 year olds who wish to explore leadership in today’s urban Baptist context

Learning under lockdown: Just listening

As we listen to a whole Biblical narrative, we discover how those first disciples took in their teaching.

Bridging the generation gap

Experiences and expectations differ markedly across the generations in our churches. Baptist minister Trevor Neill highlights some of these differences.

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The millennial way

For those in their 20s and 30s, culture beats programmes every time, writes Simon Barrington. Here’s what churches need to know, and how they can respond

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Learning under lockdown: trying something new

The current crisis is giving an opportunity to reshape our practice of Bible reading and study. Terry Young explores options

‘Padre, have you got a minute?’

Baptist chaplain Jonathan Stewart, the youngest serving chaplain in the RAF, on ministering beyond the walls of the church

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Faith journey as story: an invitation for self reflection

The sixth and final piece in the series from Baptist ministers John Weaver and John Rackley, highlights the great value on the story of each person’s faith. As such, they offer questions to help you explore your own story of faith

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