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Relational ministerial formation during Covid

Northern Baptist College's vision of growing leaders for a changing church in a changing world has proved prophetic in a year of restrictions

Critiquing Critical Race Theory

The current discourse about racism is underpinned by a belief system that actually prevents us from identifying the real barriers to communities thriving, writes Mike Thomas

Learning to communicate [again] - finding fruit

The lack of in-person meeting has meant we have forgotten how to communicate with understanding. Inspired by the book of Galatians, here are some things to keep in mind as we begin to see one another again. By Claire Nicholls

Why should Christians vote on Thursday?

Tim Farron MP outlines why you should use your vote this week

Let's read the scriptures

Why we need to take seriously the charge of the Apostle Paul to Timothy: “Give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhorting, to teaching”.

Children’s, Youth and Families’ Worker

Pembury Baptist Church is looking for someone to oversee the church’s ministries to children and young people in Pembury and the surrounding area

Youth Pastor

Guildford Baptist Church is looking for someone to join the pastoral leadership team at the church and lead the youth ministry

'Grief is a deep wound with no visible scar'

Interview with Baptist minister Richard Littledale, author of a new book for those who have been bereaved during the pandemic

Let's pray for others

Examining prayer in light of Paul's instructions in his letter to Timothy

Denis Stuart MacGregor MBE: 1935-2021

Denis staunchly attended Mansfield Road Baptist Church, and was awarded an MBE for his services to The Boys’ Brigade in 2015

Baptismal pools

The latest in our series of Baptist Insurance articles sees a focus on baptismal pools

Safeguarding Officer (part-time)

The South Wales Baptist Association is looking someone to take a lead on issues relating to safeguarding and the protection of children, young people and adults at risk

A new Baptist App keeps our website close at hand

Earlier this year we launched the first version of our new Baptist App, created by our website developers ChurchInsight

The Revd Ruth Ann Davis: 1943-2021

A Deaconess who also trained and worked as a social worker, Ann was a dedicated follower of Jesus and the church

How can we build friendships with our UK Muslim neighbours?

It's Ramadan, and Alan Hallmart reflects on reaching out to develop relationships and build bridges of understanding

Let's worship God

Worship is for God, and for God alone. It is a turning away from self and a gazing upon God in such a matter that adoration and praise, confession and penitence, dedication and commitment are our response

The Church post Covid 19

We often hear about a new way of doing or being church - but where to begin? Asia’s quest for ‘new ways of being church’ as they emerged from the missionary era might have something to say to us, writes Alec Gilmore

April 2021

Thoughts on the future of Home Mission

Youth Ministry Enabler

Wade Street Church, Lichfield is looking for a committed and enthusiastic person to lead and develop their flourishing youth work

Jean Trueman (nee McKee): 1933–2021

In loving memory of Jean Trueman, who spent a lifetime serving God faithfully

Rainy-Day

Could we be doing more to prioritise giving to Home Mission? Here's a plea from a Baptist minister

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Baptists Together Hong Kong Response Co-ordinator

This is a new part-time role helping to welcome Baptist ministers needing to leave Hong Kong, as well as encouraging our churches to become centres of welcome.

The one Easter character we never think about

Why the actions of Joseph of Arimathea pose questions for us all, writes Chris Goswami

A safety-net as we look to unlock society

Those who are in most need are probably going to be the last to benefit from the unlocking - unless specific action is taken to prioritise them

Renewing our vision and instincts

What ideas about human living do you need to ‘give up’, and ‘put on’, to help your vision to see, and your instincts to show, signs of God’s coming Kingdom? By Michael Peat

Baptists adapting to Coronavirus

2020 was a year like no other - who could have imagined what it would hold as we went into the first lockdown in March 2020?

Forty days and forty nights

Continuing our Lent series, Simon Woodman explores the significance of the number forty in the Bible - and what it means for us today

Electrical wiring in Baptist churches

Church fires can frequently be attributed to faulty or ageing wiring so regular inspections are vital. There are a number of key factors to consider that will help to keep your church safe - this month's feature from Baptist Insurance

The Baptist experience of the first national lockdown

Ahead of a new survey, Andrew Village and Leslie J. Francis of York St John University outline their findings from a survey conducted following the first lockdown

Jesus who shares our pain

If God is present in the darkness reaching out for us, then light and hope are not something to be found when the darkness has gone - they are already there present when the darkness is at its deepest

The Revd Ronald Rivers: 1932–2021

Baptist minister and linguist who led churches in Bexley, Exmouth and Felixstowe

Capt Sir Tom Moore - a reflection on a meaningful life

It struck me that we can learn some spiritual lessons from Captain Tom's life that will stand us in good stead for our own lives. By Darren Blaney

Learning to tell our story afresh

A reflection on the place of faith within a culture and history and how we understand the place of the church in the wider world. By Ruth Gouldbourne

Felix trembled

The Gospel has been known to make grown men tremble but that is not enough. Repentance and faith in Jesus are required.

Made to Belong

Andy Percey introduces his new book exploring the human need to find a group of people who will accept and welcome us

How do you normally observe Lent?

“Wilderness” is a rich and layered idea in the Old Testament - reflecting on it may offer some helpful ways forward as we seek to engage with Lent this year. By Helen Paynter

Hugs from above

Baptist minister Patrick Coghlan introduces his latest book, a resource of reflections and prayers for those who have entered into retirement and later life

Why it's time to shift the centre of youth discipleship

Have young people been leaving the church not because we made discipleship too difficult, but because we made it too easy? That's the premise behind a new movement developed by Youthscape - Martin Saunders explains more

Revisiting what following Jesus means

Andy Goodliff offers reading recommendations to deepen discipleship this Lent

Christian charity offers advice on supporting adolescents in lockdown

Fegans counsellor Louise Tantam shares some advice for families with teenagers struggling at this time

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