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The Northern Baptist Association is looking for an Administrator

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F Graham Sunderland: 1932-2022

The General Manager of the Yorkshire Bank who served his home churches with faithful devotion, as well as the wider Baptist community in the Yorkshire Baptist Association, Northern Baptist College and the Baptist Union Corporation

Children and Families Worker in Ross on Wye

Ross Baptist Church are looking for a part-time Children and Families worker

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Seniors ministry worker for Winchester Baptist Church

Winchester Baptist Church is seeking a Seniors Ministry Worker

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Waterways Lead Chaplain

An exciting opportunity to be a catalyst in the waterways communities

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Relationship Manager, Baptist Insurance

Baptist Insurance are recruiting a Relationship Manager to lead and deliver the expansion of the Baptist Insurance portfolio through proactively building and maximising relationships within agreed target markets

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Why I do not support the Rwanda asylum plan

The policy to send asylum seekers to Rwanda really is 'the opposite of the nature of God', writes Wale Hudson-Roberts

'A shame so great a Baptist leader has been forgotten'

Philip D. Hill explains why he's written a comprehensive study of the life and thought of the influential 19th century minister Baptist Wriothesley Noel, a Christian leader 'as famous as CH Spurgeon in his day'

Children and Youth Minister Vacancy at East Barnet Baptist Church

East Barnet Baptist Church is looking for someone dynamic, creative and passionate about Jesus to join their lively church in North London as a Children and Youth Minister, to oversee and enable Pastoral ministry as part of a Leadership Team

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Dementia, and the power of community

Making simple life-changes is reducing dementia – and friendship is playing a key role, writes Louise Morse of Pilgrim Friends' Society

'We want Sunday mornings to be the best part of the week for children and young people'

Duncan Reid introduces RaiseUPfaith.com – a new curriculum and resources platform designed to equip children’s and youth ministry leaders with high-quality, Bible-based multi-media content

Am I my neighbour’s keeper?

Helen Paynter offers a brief report and some personal reflections from the recent Christ at the Checkpoint Conference held at Bethlehem Bible College

What was Jesus hoping to achieve?

New book from retired Baptist minister Roger Amos contributes to the Historical Jesus debate

May 2022

The Queen; does Jesus heal today?; Child Q

The Revd Robert Geoffrey Green: 1948-2021

Former police officer who trained as a minister and would later become a chaplain to the force

'Unless it includes everyone, the church cannot be the church'

God calls each and every one of us - so if we put up barriers and exclude certain people whom God is calling, we are not doing God’s work. By Ruth Wilde

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The Revd George Ronald Phillips: 1942-2022

'A living testimony to his faith and his pastor’s heart always shone through'

Another study of Romans?

There are many things that the world desperately needs. Another study of Romans is probably not among them, but I’ve written one anyway - here's why. By Steve Finamore

The Revd Barry Vendy: 1947-2022

A gentle, caring and true man of faith, known for his sensitive pastoral ministry, his readiness to listen and encourage, and his insightful preaching

BUGB Treasurer

The Treasurer of Baptists Together is a vital governance role.

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Moderator of the Baptist Union Trustee Board

The BUGB Moderator will enable our vision for the future, support effective governance, and encourage, support, and inspire others.

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Daring to believe

Christian media pioneer Terence Ascott has seen an 'explosion of interest in Christianity' in the Middle East - and in a new book and tour the SAT-7 founder shares highlights of 50 years of impact

Was God really there through it all?

Mental health campaigner and author Hope Virgo shares the impact her eating disorder has had on her faith

Succession: a neglected theme today

Throughout his life, David perceived more of what mattered and focused less on the obvious. Despite some poor choices, he oversaw a royal hand-over and was alive when Solomon took power. We too have an investment option that will stand the test of time

Moving the mental health conversation into the heart of the church

Corin Pilling introduces The Sanctuary Course, a new small-group resource designed to reduce stigma, raise awareness, and engage communities in meaningful conversations about mental health and faith

Communicating with God

David persevered and developed several communication channels, managing to integrate reflective communication with God alongside more formal lines, writes Terry Young in the fourth blog of his leadership series

Reading the situation

David often made decisions that mystified his advisors. How did he go about it - and what can we learn?

Loyalty and loving kindness

For David, loyalty was a difficult but essential practice. What lessons are there for Christian leaders or leaders in training?

The Order for Baptist Ministry: ten years old

'We wanted to strengthen the life of those called to serve the church as pastors, so they in turn might strengthen the discipleship of their fellow church members' Founding member Paul Goodliff on a decade of the Order for Baptist Ministry

The Revd Peter Webb: 1940-2022

'Peter was greatly gifted in ministry. His voice, intelligence, wisdom and humour enriched the life of many in the Baptist world and beyond. He loved his Lord and tried to follow and serve Him all his life'

More like David, less like Saul?

What was different about two men who were so similar at the start - and how does this relate to us today? The first blog of a new series about leadership, by Terry Young. The five part series will examine aspects of David's life

The Church is Political: living with our disagreements

How can we love one another in the face of profound disagreement? I believe we can find the resources or practices within our Baptist politics, writes Andy Goodliff, who is delivering the 2022 Whitley Lecture

Challenging the patriarchy

Patriarchy is on the rise and the church needs to resist this, writes Michael Shaw - we need to be on the forefront of instigating a Kingdom of God that is not based on gender, race, or physical ability

The Revd Dr Steve Latham: 1957-2022

'A caring, compassionate and simply incredible man... a man who truly had the essence of God working through him'

April 2022

Closing the wound within; celebrating Easter; a Palm Sunday reflection

Too good to be true

A reflection on Jesus’ dying word on the cross: “It is finished.” By Colin Sedgwick

On the two year lockdown anniversary

We need to take time to remember, to grieve, to be thankful, to acknowledge the complex web of memories and feelings that the last two years have produced, writes Jeannie Kendall

Closing the wound within

'Who am I, if I feel I can no longer minister to others, empty as I am?' By Shaun Lambert

'Beautiful blend of powerful truth with touching musical response'

Kevan and Jill Sutton of Millmead, Guildford Baptist Church, present passages of Scripture from memory accompanied by viola improvisations. A new resource for your ministry?

‘Hosanna! Save now!’ A cry for Ukraine, Palm Sunday

Andrew Roberts explores the true meaning of the Palm Sunday exclamation, Hosanna!

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