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Christian signposting charity the National Parenting Initiative can help your church determine how best to work with families in your community. One of the ways it does this is through its free monthly online vision events - Kayte Potter explains more

BMS Director for Intercultural Learning and Collaboration

BMS World Mission is looking for a Director for Intercultural Learning and Collaboration to lead and develop our capacity in intercultural learning and collaboration

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Moortown Baptist Church Administrator

Moortown Baptist Church is seeking a church administrator

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The Revd Brian Hill: 1934-2022

On a hot Monday in July, the Baptist chapel in Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, home church of Brian Hill, who died on 6 June 2022, was filled with those whose lives had been the richer for his friendship or acquaintance

Four openings with SWBA

The SWBA is looking to fill four new roles

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Six openings with the NBA

The NBA is seeking to fill six new roles in their Association

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New Regional Minister for South Wales

The South Wales Baptist Association is looking for a Regional Minister

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'Embodying the good news in marginalised coastal communities'

Barney Barron introduces Coastal Expression, a response to the often-unrecognised deprivation and spiritual needs of many coastal neighbourhoods

'My heart is to encourage Christians in their daily walk with God'

For many years Jean Mintoft has had a vision to use her paintings, drawings and other artwork to bring spiritual encouragement. She introduces The Pilgrim Way, her new book featuring short devotions alongside her art

Building a fundraising team

Baptist Insurance understands that building a fundraising team for your church may seem overwhelming, so it's put together some guidance on how to get started

Opening our homes

Can we respond to the plight of UK children in care in the same way as we did for Ukrainian refugees? By Rachel Gardner, Director of Partnerships at Youthscape and Ambassador for Home For Good

The Revd Dr Derek Boyd Murray: 1936-2022

As husband and father, pastor and teacher, chaplain and scholar, friend and confidant, Derek Murray fulfilled a vocation that was both diverse and focused

Staying calm in the storm – how your church can respond well in a public crisis

Jersey Road PR, an agency which specialises in supporting churches and Christian organisations, has created a course to help churches prepare for the crisis stories they may face

Following the zeitgeist

We need to broaden our definition of what it means to be counter cultural, writes Michael Shaw

Suggestions for your summer reads

In his regular offering at this time of year, Andy Goodliff selects seven books that will help us think about our Christian faith - and there's something for all ages.

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

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'

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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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

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