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Revitalising the Baptist Church Meeting
Ruth Moriarty introduces Slow wisdom, an offering of qualitative research to our denomination which shows how Baptists can discern together well and identifies positive opportunities for change at the Church Meeting
Lee Abbey in Devon is looking to appoint a Chaplain
Are you looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity to help disciple a vibrant Christian Community in welcoming thousands of guests who come to Lee Abbey each year?
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'Imagine a world without the need for food banks'
Interview with Jessica Foster, head of Church Engagement at the Trussell Trust
The Revd Dr Richard Kidd: 1950-2023
Baptist minister, ecumenist and former principal of Northern Baptist College
Youth Worker and/or Children's Worker
Central Baptist Church, Chelmsford is looking for one or two colleagues to head up their growing youth and children’s ministry
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Operations Manager for Newbury Baptist Church
Newbury Baptist Church is seeking an Operations Manager
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Youth Pastor sought for Kirkintilloch Baptist Church
Kirkintilloch Baptist Church is looking for an Youth Pastor
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Music review: Standing on the Edge by Rob Halligan
Encapsulating a range of moods, Rob's voice is layered with pain, practice, grace and love. There is an edge to his music - and that's where its power lies, writes Shaun Lambert
Formed, broken, healed, restored
Nigel Coles introduces a new booklet from Hope Together, which communicates Jesus’ good news in a way which appeals to both heart and mind - and touches everyone’s everyday reality
Regional Minister sought for the Yorkshire Baptist Association
The Yorkshire Baptist Association is looking for an Regional Minister
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'We have all we need – if we take discipleship seriously'
Baptist minister Tim Sutton reflects on his new book Disciple Gate: Moving into Life with Jesus
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Why I’m celebrating girls in sport
Sports offer a unique platform for girls to challenge themselves, build resilience, and achieve their dreams, writes Judith Davey-Cole of Girls’ Brigade. Let's create a world where every girl has the opportunity to shine, both on and off the field
My recent experience in the West Bank
Earlier this summer Noreen Gilhespy of Queens Road Baptist Church, Broadstairs embarked on an intensive course with Bethlehem Bible College, before attending the college’s annual Christ at the Checkpoint conference. She reflects on what she saw and heard
June, July, August 2024
The creativity of Ocean Church; Beyond Christian Zionism
The Revd Guy Roger Finnie: 1934-2024 
'Guy was profoundly loved in all the churches where he ministered'
Six suggestions for your summer reads  
In his regular offering at this time of year, Andy Goodliff selects six books that will help us think about our Christian faith
The Revd Dr Brian Haymes: 1940-2024
The Revd Dr Brian Haymes, who died suddenly on 17 July 2024 at the age of 84, was among the greatest British Baptist figures of modern times, and a dear friend to myself and many others, writes Paul Fiddes
The Christian, embodiment and mindfulness
Why our bodies are central to our spiritual life and wellbeing. By Shaun Lambert
Walking in proximity 
Moses needed mates to hold his arms up, and so do you. Baptist minister Tom Grant asks, who are those friends who ‘get’ urban ministry that will offer support when you’re flagging?
John Raymond Hanson MA: 1927-2024 
'In the death of J R Hanson, Baptists in the north of England have lost a great stalwart who gave his undoubted gifts to supporting Baptist life across the north'
A Christian perspective on our new Government
There are fundamental truths that can guide followers of Jesus at times like this, writes Chris Goswami
Why I wrote Beyond Christian Zionism  
Baptist minister Ian Stackhouse has documented his journey away from Christian Zionism in a new book. He explains why
The Revd Raymond Herbert Whitfield: 1928-2024  
Served with BMS in India before returning to England, Ray was a Baptist minister with 'a big heart for caring for people'
The Revd Nathaniel Belton Hall: 1931-2024
Former Baptist minister and Superintendent who also served with BMS World Mission in Nepal in retirement
The Beautiful People - chaplaincy at the 2024 Download festival
I had the immense privilege of being a chaplain at the metal/rock festival Download, writes Baptist minister Ken Franklin. Like the other chaplains there, I had many conversations and opportunities to pray, simply because I was out in faith with my people
Elizabeth Fry and prison reform 
Few people understand the deeply Christian motivations that inspired this courageous, pioneering prison reformer who has graced our £5 notes, writes Mark Roques
Empowering ordinary churches to become disciple-making communities
We have found more and more leaders and churches wondering about how mission, evangelism and discipleship might be more effective if things were a little simpler, smaller - and more scattered around everyday life, write Chrissy Remsberg and Alex Harris
Unlocking funding to “green” your church’s mission 
The latest fundraising article from Baptist Insurance, written in collaboration with the Philanthropy Company, explores the different types of funding available for sustainability projects and reducing your environmental impact
'The magic of pilgrimage is that it has something to offer everyone' 
David Gleed introduces Journeying, an ecumenical organisation which plans an annual programme of pilgrim-journeys
The Revd Jane Powell: 1946-2024 
Midwife-turned-Baptist minister who 'grasped that nursing and ministry in the church and in the wider community are all part of the one seamless garment of Christ’s healing grace'
May 2024
Rwanda; William Carey; Baptist crime novels
General Election resources for churches 
What might your church do to engage in the lead up to this critical moment for the UK and the communities you serve? The Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT) has recently launched three major resources for churches to consider
The Revd Delvin Knower: 1937-2024 
Baptist minister who took delight in God’s word, had a passion for sharing the Gospel and touched many lives
The Rooftop - joining Jesus in His mission  
Baptist minister Torquil Allen introduces The Rooftop, which exists to inspire and equip the church and church leaders to become passionate about, and effective in, making disciples who make disciples ‘outside the walls’ of the church building
Seedbed – growing your ability to start new churches 
Could you start a new Christian community or church – in the way it is needed, where it is needed, and just as it is needed? Seedbed thinks you can … Alex Harris explains more
To fast or to feast? 
What are we as Christians to think about fasting? Colin Sedgwick shares six reflections
Where is the bravery, the inner strength?
As the Israel-Hamas war drags on, there seems to be no forgiveness, no sense of servanthood, no transformative approach, writes David Nelson. We must pray and shout for justice
The Revd Eric Bray: 1936-2024 
Baptist minister who was a deep, inquiring and restless thinker, and whose integrity was demonstrated in his dedicated and unshowy pastoral work
Christian hope for a world in crisis 
The church has a crucial role to play in responding to today's security challenges, writes John Heathershaw, but we need to develop new answers. Here are three suggestions
April 2024 
Looking back at the ministry of the Baptist Union Retreat Group; the creation story
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