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Feature articles published in 2017 

 
Time for a spiritual check-up
Why there is much to learn from clocks, old and new
Dedication to mission in Moldova
'The church planters are highly dedicated and have excellent influence on local people' - a spotlight on Baptist church planters in Moldova
Giving God your loving attention
How to go about rediscovering contemplative prayer
Silence: from Martin Scorsese
Silence chooses to press into the most difficult areas of faith - if you are feeling robust, go and see this magnificent film
La La Land: values and choices
A musical extravaganza that will cause us to think about what we value and worship as we make choices
Crime, rehabilitation... and God’s nudge 
Baptist churches can genuinely help those leaving prison by partnering with the Langley House Trust, a leading offender rehabilitation charity
Integral mission in Uganda
Four BMS World Mission workers are meeting the physical and spiritual needs of struggling communities in the post-conflict north of Uganda
'Stories capture the imagination'
Vicki Gibson was Head of Philosophy and Religion and a school chaplain before taking early retirement to write children’s books
The IBTS Centre Amsterdam
Having been involved with European Baptists for several decades, Alec Gilmore recently visited the IBTS Centre in Amsterdam for the first time
'Always been interested by the spooky'
An interview with Peter Laws, writer, speaker and Baptist minister whose newly released debut crime thriller specifically explores baptism
Baptist leadership - 'creative tension' 
Baptists have always insisted there is a vital role for the whole church together – and a significant place for some who have particular responsibilities
Christianity, Psychology and Mindfulness
An interview with the co-editor of a new book which brings together serious theological and psychological reflection and analysis to mindfulness
Anorexia: life’s hurts… and hopes   
Lizzie McNaught nearly died of anorexia. Now a hospital doctor, she wants to help others in the grip of the disease
'A land of heroes of the faith'
Were it not for the presence of ordinary Christians, the whole of Eastern Ukraine would descend into complete chaos
Who is this shining man of light?
What happened when a Muslim man saw Jesus in a dream: a testimony from North Africa
Four reasons to go on a BMS Insight Team
Why going on a BMS World Mission Insight Team is a great way for your church to engage more in world mission
'God is there, if you feel his presence or not' 
Hazel Southam had always been scared of horses – until one helped her through the hardest year of her life
The shaping of lives for Christ's service
An interview with Paul Goodliff on his latest book, which explores how we form Christian ministers
'Love now, in the midst of the mess'
Key message from conference of Hope into Action, which provides homes in partnership with local churches
Baptists Together Magazine
The latest Baptists Together Magazine has been landing on people’s doorsteps in recent days - so what’s in this edition?
A chaplain blogs from South Sudan 
Cole Maynard, a Baptist army chaplain for 20 years, is currently on deployment in South Sudan
The Promise
A film portraying the Armenian genocide is both an important history lesson and raises questions for today
7 ways to survive winter in Afghanistan
The winters may be icy, but Afghans are creative! Discover the innovative ways that these resilient people stay warm
Distributing Bibles in China
China is not the first place churches think of when considering sending a team overseas
A Sunday in Juba, South Sudan
The latest blog from Baptist chaplain Cole Maynard, currently on deployment with the United Nations
The Similitude of a Dream: Neal Morse Band
The Neal Morse Band's latest album is based on The Pilgrim's Progress. Even the band's bassist was initially sceptical
Becoming Pentecost People 
A new resource to help churches experience multicultural worship and prayer
Baptist Assembly 2017 - story list
Commissioning, the President's address, a standing ovation - links to stories from the 2017 Baptist Assembly
Walking the Camino, a mindful pilgrimage   
What does it mean to walk mindfully and let go of disruptive patterns of thinking? An insight from Shaun Lambert
'We're not good at this in the church'
Writer and community activist Mark Yaconelli on the benefits of listening to each other's stories
DNA – a God-filled adventure
DNA is a unique Christian discipleship year. A trainee and minister share their experiences
‘Let us not grow weary of doing good’
Dogs are reviled in many cultures – but that did not stop British engineers rescuing one. Baptist chaplain's latest blog
'God enters our suffering with us'
Interview with Stuart Hazeldine, director of The Shack, which opens in UK cinemas 9 June
The Shack: 'A rare chance to see pain explored'
What would you say if you had the chance to meet God face to face? A question at the heart of The Shack
Reaching the 'third audience' 
The impact of Christians going into schools can be far reaching and cross-generational, writes Martin Sweet
Summer in the Forest: 'Lose yourself to find your heart'
A documentary about the L'Arche community carries a message which is badly needed in our troubled times
‘God’s word, expressed practically’ 
A charity that seeks to support vulnerable children is increasingly drawing on the roots of its Baptist founder
'Thank God for tarmac and concrete'
A heavy downpour was another reminder of how much basic infrastructure South Sudan lacks, writes Cole Maynard
Interview: Michael and Lisa Gungor
Gungor are trying to make music that connects people to God. Just don't label them 'Christian musicians'
'It feels we have come full circle'
Gungor are trying to make music that connects people to God. Just don't label them 'Christian musicians'
'Far richer than many of us'
Baptist chaplain Cole Maynard is inspired by the example of a Roman Catholic priest in a South Sudan refugee camp
'Suffering often the crucible for deep faith'
Hearing from Christians in the Middle East prompts questions about the strength of our own calling and identity in Christ
Broken: 'Suffused with hope'
Jimmy McGovern's series about a Catholic priest is one of the most profoundly moving dramas in a very long time
Beauty and brokenness; brutality and kindness
After some senseless bullying in the South Sudan refugee camp, chaplain Cole Maynard witnesses something wonderful
Covenant and Church for Rough Sleepers
A new publication seeks to explore what it means to be church in an experimental church plant
An interview with Francis Spufford 
'I had appointed myself to try and make some things easier to understand for people outside' says Unapologetic author
Greenbelt: a glimpse of heaven?
Experiencing Greenbelt's rich variety and radical inclusion... and the quest to make the world a better place
In every situation, by prayer and petition
BMS World Mission shares prayers for some of the most marginalised people and dangerous places in the world
Eden: Paradise Lost
We saw a society without God disintegrate in Channel 4's reality show Eden. What are the lessons for the church?
An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power 
The challenging follow-up to Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth provides a balance of near-despair and hope
Reflections on growing a church
Thoughts from a forum involving five Baptist pastors of churches experiencing unusual kingdom growth
‘Transitional times are unsettling but exciting’   
Christians in Britain are transitioning from majority to minority status: it's a time to imagine new possibilities
Challenge and change and Baptist life 
By the end of the 18th century Baptist congregations were growing, new churches planted, and global mission pioneered
Four ways Baptists need to transition
We need a mind-set, demographic, leadership and relational transition, writes General Secretary Lynn Green
'I look back—and forwards—in hope'
An interview with Keith Clements, former general secretary of the Conference of European Churches
The lost sermons of CH Spurgeon 
A brand new multi-volume showcases Charles Haddon Spurgeon's earliest sermons for the first time
A national mindfulness day for Christians 
The first ever national mindfulness day for Christians takes place next year - an interview with an organiser
Personal debt: churches can help
The story of Community Money Advice (CMA) is one of vision, hope and the power of God’s grace
'Practical theology - HeartEdge is different'
Baptist minister explains why his church has joined a new network helping churches develop their mission
The evangelical case against war
Should the Church ever support war? No, argues Nick Megoran, author of Warlike Christians in an Age of Violence
Paddington 2: #MeToo
Many films utilise a redemptive story-arc for key characters, but Paddington 2 applies this to everyone
'Climate change - a human issue'
How a Texan scientist approaches talking – and tackling – climate change in the context of her faith
'People often experience something inhumane'
Vicar and author Dave Tomlinson talks church for the outsider - and why he remains in the Church of England
10 Christmas carols everyone should know  
How can we truly be present and not just buy presents this Christmas? By singing traditional carols together
'Philip has been a bit of a hero of mine'
Evangelist and former Baptist Union President Chris Duffett has penned a novel about the New Testament figure Philip
Alpha and Omega: Adrian Snell
Thirty years on from its initial release, Adrian Snell has recorded his masterwork Alpha and Omega
'The outstanding British Baptist historian'
There is a lecture named after him, and modern Baptist historians cite his influence. Who was William Whitley?
Tackling homelessness one sock at a time
How a Christian entrepreneur has created a fun and tangible way to support the long-term work of local homeless charities
 
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