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Open Doors is hosting its first ever youth online event where persecuted Christians from around the world will share their stories of faith

We are following the science?

A healthy relationship with science is vital for the Church today in its mission of making disciples of Jesus, deepening faith, enriching worship, and enabling evangelism in a sceptical world

A streaming library of Bible study videos

Ed Perry introduces RightNow Media, the world’s largest library of Bible study videos, and currently used by more than 21,000 churches worldwide

Operations Manager

Wycliffe Baptist Church in Reading is looking for an Operations Manager to be responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the church

Reflecting on the power of prayer

A testimony of answered prayer and the goodness of our God, by Vicki Miller, Scheme Manager at independent housing scheme Royd Court, West Yorkshire

10 life-changing habits from our Covid world

Habits we latched onto over the last 18 months, which we should perhaps not let go. By Chris Goswami

Part Time Minister/Pastor, Hagley Free Church

We are seeking an energetic and inspiring leader who will oversee the life, growth and outreach of our church

Personal safety for those working alone

Autumn is upon us and with it comes the gradual onset of darker evenings. It is therefore the perfect time to review situations where people work alone to ensure adequate precautions are in place to protect them. The latest Baptist Insurance article

Faith focus in new Aretha Franklin film

This weekend we will see the long awaited title Respect hit UK cinemas. The film tells the story of Aretha Franklin, played by the singer and actress Jennifer Hudson - and the main narrative it holds throughout is Aretha's faith

A rise in the currency of grievance

Exacerbated by the instability of the pandemic, the currency of grievance has become a dominant force circulating in many churches, as well as wider society, suggests Shaun Lambert. How do we effect change?

The Revd Dr Robert Alastair Campbell: 1942-2021

A New Testament scholar and Baptist minister, Alastair was a lover of learning and always trying to educate others. His generosity, thoughtfulness, razor-sharp wit and brilliant mind will never be forgotten

Off the beaten track

Are you off to university this year? Maybe consider a different type of church, writes Michael Shaw

How can we help teens find faith in the midst of it all

Mary Douglas introduces the Parenting for Faith Course with a teen focus

COP26 - A BUEN prayer guide

By Dave Gregory and Trevor Beckett of the Baptist Union Environment Network (BUEN)

The future of communal and intentional giving

In a world where the donation of cash in the moment becomes consigned to history, how do we maintain that giving moment that is both communal and intentional - and do we even need to? By David Lynch

Paying attention to our emotional lives - through the tears we shed

Baptist minister and Spurgeon’s College tutor Jeannie Kendall introduces her new book Held in Your Bottle, which explores the value of tears in the Bible and in our lives today

Help for the Post-Covid Church

Former Baptist Union President Stephen Gaukroger has created a course to equip the church as we emerge from lockdown. In this interview he shares advice for congregations asking “What next?”

Incel culture, churches and marriage

Churches understandably place a high value on marriage - but what does that communicate to those who are single? Following the shootings in his city, this is a reflection by Michael Shaw, minister of Devonport Community Baptist Church, Plymouth

The Christian in the created world

When Baptist minister Simon Bartlett couldn't find a suitable online course exploring a Christian response to creation care, he created one himself - and it was so well received a new series of sessions begin in September. He explains more

Protecting your church in bad weather

Baptist Insurance has produced some helpful tips and advice to make sure you and your church are prepared for stormy weather

The Revd Robert Howie (Bob) Younger: 1935-2021

Bob and and his wife Pam touched a great many lives through their work at Knaphill Baptist Church and in the community

Radical parables from Luke: 5. The runaway son

Somehow we must recover our sense of hope and learn to take risks on endings better than beginnings

Ministering to persecuted Christians all over the globe

Open Doors has been supporting persecuted Christians for more than 70 years

Radical parables from Luke: 4. The shrewd manager

What would Jesus want done with what we have, and how can we channel the money in our hands that way?

The Nobody who became a Somebody

A reflection on being competitive in the Kingdom of God. By Colin Sedgwick

Radical parables from Luke: 3. The good Samaritan

I don’t know how we are supposed to turn this parable into practice - but I suspect it will need less pointing and more reflection on how we spend our time and money. Terry Young continues his series on the parables in Luke

Radical parables from Luke: 2. The rich fool

How can we turn what we do into what lasts? The question haunts all history. By Terry Young

Reduce the risk of an arson attack on your church

The latest article from Baptist Insurance highlights the risk of an arson attack - and how to prevent it

The Revd Michael Andrew Smith: 1949-2021

?Baptist minister and chaplain, Mike was a quiet man, a person of deep knowledge, a good listener, a keen walker, had an excellent sense of humour and a great love for his family

A prophetic moment? Developing a rhythm of resilience

Let us allow our devotional roots to grow deeper, to gain the strength of Christ, through His Spirit - and in taking His yoke upon us, become a pastoral presence within our communities and the gospel voice that our context so desperately needs to hear

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Radical parables from Luke: 1. The minas

There is both a relaxing and a radical read here - and the trick is to find the challenge and listen to what Jesus has to say. A new series focusing on parables in Luke, by Terry Young

White working class

Is the church failing the white working class? By Michael Shaw

Assisted dying - three questions for Christians

Anyone wishing to seriously engage with the subject must first wrestle with, and come to a view on, three fundamental questions, writes John Elliston

Assisted dying - time for change?

There is a Christian case to be made for supporting a change in the law, writes Simon Woodman

July 2021

Joel Edwards

A start in pioneer practice - three questions to ask

At its simplest pioneering is a combination of seeing and building, writes Jonny Baker. Here are three questions to get you started

Joel Edwards: friend, senior colleague and mentor

Baptist minister Israel Olofinjana, director of the Evangelical Alliance's One People Commission, pays tribute

'Acknowledging the joys and struggles of everyday life before God'

Interview with Baptist minister Phil Jump about his new book Love:Work - Reflections and Prayers for a World at Work, co-written with fellow Baptist minister John Weaver

Attentive to the rhythms

Colin Pye channels his 80s synth rock background to introduce a new song that explores the presidential theme of his friend and colleague Geoff Colmer

People who are grieving need the Holy Spirit, not Spiritualism

People whose loved ones died during the pandemic are often suffering complicated, unresolved grief - but turning to Spiritualism isn't the answer. By Louise Morse

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