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Most popular reflections/opinions 2017


A story-telling way with evangelism, multi-congregational approaches, beacons of hope and the impact of the digital world on our teenagers and young people were among the most read opinion pieces in The Baptist Times in 2017


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How evangelism can be fun
Like many Christians, Mark Roques struggled with evangelism – until he discovered how to talk about Jesus in a credible, natural and engaging way


A multi-congregational approach
A new project to help Baptist churches explore a multi-congregational future is being launched. Simon Goddard explains more


Beacons of Hope
What does it mean to be Beacons of Hope in a world where hope is so often in short supply? By Lynn Green


Left to their own devices?
Exploring the impact of the digital world on teenagers and younger children - and our response as parents. By Katharine Hill  


A reflection on Baptists and leadership
The term leadership can split opinion among Baptists, but wholesome leadership is both biblical and vital in enabling others to thrive, says Nigel Wright. So what does it look like?


Maybe it isn’t disabled people who need healing
What if we all get to heaven and realise disabled people were healed all along? Rachel Wright shares a modern day parable


Ministers need a system to read the Bible
Reflections on a survey of Baptist ministers and their Bible-reading habits. By Paul Beasley-Murray


'Christians are the new heretics'
Where does Tim Farron’s resignation leave us? A reflection by Baptist minister and blogger Chris Goswami


Loitering with intent
Jesus offers really only one strategy for mission.... and it is this, writes Michael Shaw


10 Listen to the voices
How should Christians respond to the growing epidemic of mental ill health?

 
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Baptist Times, 22/12/2017
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Everyone Everywhere: a conversation with Alan Hirsch
Alex Harris reflects on a day inviting practitioners, planters, imaginers and leaders to think about how to create greater movement in sharing Jesus and starting churches
'Does this serve Jesus and his kingdom first?'
With input from Alan Hirsch, the latest Everyone Everywhere national conference explored missional togetherness, and how we become less institutional and more movement-oriented. Simon Hall offers this reflection
Navigating cultural landscapes: lessons from a reverse missionary
Mutual learning is central to bridging cultures, involving a two-way exchange where both parties bring their unique perspectives and insights to the table, writes Henry C. Ohakah, minister, Mountsorrel Baptist Church
An “Island of Strangers” or diverse communities of inclusion?
Once again, a Western government misleads its voters over immigration, writes John Heathershaw. Political discourse has become devoid of hope on this issue and misses the practical realities of inclusion
On the edge of the abyss
After recently spending eight days in Israel, Baptist church member David Nelson offers this reflection
Flourishing churches and the power of leadership
Laura Palmer shares reflections from a church planting conference hosted by the Bede Centre for Church Planting Theology at Cranmer Hall in Durham
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