Inspirational Stories

How are we working strategically to release 18-35s into missional ministry across Baptists Together?

Hearing the voice of 18-35s is highly desirable, if not essential, amongst our churches. Indeed, the challenge of reaching this age range was identified as one of six priorities by our Baptist Union Council in November 2018.

Within Baptists Together, there are some inspirational examples of engaging with 18-35s on a local level. But all too often the voices these voices haven't been heard on a national level, until recently. The Young Adults Round Table (YART) and SENT Mission Summit and the UK cohort have been helpful in engaging with this age range nationally.

You can also read here the latest report from the joint Young Adults (YART) and Children, Youth and Families (CYF) Round Tables gathering as they looked at the theme of life transitions from 0-35 years old. 

Articles from the 'Reaching and Raising Young Adults' magazine, and other stories from young adults in our churches are listed below:

 

 'God is doing a new thing among young adults'

There’s been a number of ‘firsts’ taking place among 18-35s in our Baptist movement. It seems to me God is doing a new thing in our midst - and the younger generations are leading it, writes Isabella Senior


 SENT Mission Summit and the UK cohort
Baptist 18-35s have been reflecting on the impact of participating in a global mission summit organised by the European Baptist Federation

 
 Baptist youth groups connect at Satellites
 Connections between Baptist youth groups up and down the country were developed at this year's Satellites festival


 #DigitalPentecost
A series of conversations about shaping an online Baptist missional community. By Simon Goddard and Nathan McGuire  

'God is at work among young adults in our Baptist movement' 
Young Leaders’ Development Coordinator Isabella Senior reports on encouraging developments - including the launch of our new Internship Best Practice Handbook