Feature articles published in 2018

Facilitating long term, sustainable change

Feeding Futures is a local church response to improving food security in rural Kenya. Colin Clark explains more

The Greatest Showman: Attitudes to difference

A powerful film which is ostensibly about the value of everyone - but shows society is some way from recognising that

‘Trying to spread some joy’

World champion slam poet Harry Baker on his journey from shy teenager to confident performer, and his faith

The loneliness of the long distance carer

A recent study explored the lives of churchgoing carers of people with dementia – and revealed several lessons

'No better way to journey through Lent'

Looking for a new resource to help you journey through Lent? Our reviewers assess some of the latest titles

Develop a healthier relationship with food

Dr Deborah Lycett introduces a new church-based programme for people who struggle with food in some way

Helping young people make drug-free choices

More than a third of secondary school pupils have been offered drugs. Christian charity Hope UK equips them to say no

Edith Gates: A Baptist Pioneer

What do we know about the first woman to be recognised as being in pastoral charge of an English Baptist church?

Passion and Paradox: ‘Messiah’ at the cinema

A dramatised production of Handel’s Messiah will be in cinemas for one night only this Easter (28 March)

Not yet out of the shadows

The bringing together of 1990s art highlighting domestic abuse demonstrates the issues they raised have not gone away

'I would love more people to know Christ'

Passionate about raising up women and young people in the Church - interview with Liz Adekunle

Mary Magdalene: The kingdom, through Mary's eyes

A portrait of Mary Magdalene, one of the most misunderstood spiritual figures in history, hits UK cinemas this March

Pilgrimage: The Road to Santiago

A new BBC series features well-known faces taking on the Camino de Santiago. How will it impact their beliefs?

A community called sport

It's the biggest community in our society - and one where we can communicate the heart of God

A visit to Baptists in Ukraine

'Great opportunities for Baptists in the West to develop fruitful relationships with Ukrainian counterparts'

Connecting science and faith

Projects with strong Baptists links that aim to foster a better understanding between science and faith

Renewed for Mission, 50 years on

Revisiting the 1968 Presidential address of George Beasley-Murray, one of our outstanding scholars

What difference can I make?

Izzy Sibley recounts her progression from concern for God’s creation to concerted environmental action

Welcoming Iranian asylum seekers

Minister Jonathan Keyworth shares how life at Heywood Baptist Church has been transformed

An adventure with God in Vienna

Will Cumbia was one of the first participants on Project:Vienna, a new gap-year opportunity for young people in Europe

Baptist Assembly 2018 - story list

'Divine windows' - links to stories and photos from the 2018 Baptist Assembly in Peterborough

Rend Collective: Counting every blessing

Rend Collective are back with a new album and tour: it's good news, but it’s not been without its struggles

Divine Windows - Presidency theme

Glimpses of God in life, the universe... and everything. Dave Gregory shares his theme in Baptists Together magazine

Good News: Rend Collective

Rend Collective are back with a new album and tour: it's good news, but it’s not been without its struggles

Edie: a gradual reawakening to hope

A film about redeeming wasted years, with an extraordinary performance from Sheila Hancock

‘We want to change perceptions’

Esther Day has been pioneering a new chaplaincy in Lowestoft town centre - and explains more in this interview

Waterways chaplains have a very specific task

It looks like a delightful way of life but hides isolation: why there is a need for chaplains along our canals

A biblical case for creation care

If God will ultimately bring about the redemption of creation, do Christians have a role in caring for it?

Using business - to facilitate freedom

Interested in starting a business that transforms lives? Come and see how it's been done in West Bengal, India

'A catalyst for living a vibrant Christian life’

A professional reference-book editor and Baptist church member introduces the Christian Basics Bible

A clothing company with a social responsibility

More Lord is an ethically sourced clothing company with a heart for the homeless. An interview with its founder

'How do the churches relate to the state?'

Disestablishment is not the live issue among Nonconformists it once was, but pertinent questions remain

'Out of the archives and into the light of day'

Introducing Word Come Alive, an expanded translation of the New Testament into contemporary English

Prays for Europe and its people

Atheists, people living as slaves and the future of the UK can all be helped by you today. Prayers for Europe and its people

Sowing the seeds of success - Operation Agri

Introducing Operation Agri's latest harvest resource, which shows the impact the Baptist development charity is having

Tackling modern slavery: a partnership approach

It is only by working together that we will see an end to the evil of slavery in our communities

Herbert Cowl - The Half-Shilling Curate

The story of a chaplain who miraculously survived World War One is the subject of a new book

'Products that carry a divine message'

Faith+Hope+Love is a new Christian fashion brand that aims to put biblical wisdom at the heart of the conversation

Heaven: Paul Poulton

Paul Poulton has released his 15th album, which emerged out of his mother's death and funeral, he explains

A tribute to Emma Walsh

Emma Walsh has overseen the Angus Library and Archive for ten years, but is now returning to Australia

'Cooking demos in churches? Brilliant!'

Interview with Jack Monroe, award winning cookbook author and blogger who campaigns on issues of poverty

More than just a Sunday thing

The man behind the Ryder Cup had a strong faith. It's a story largely untold, and one from which we can learn

'Keeping alive the hope for visible unity'

An interview with Baptist minister Paul Goodliff, Churches Together in England's incoming General Secretary

Discipleship is a whole-life thing

Discipleship carries a multi-faceted meaning that applies to ALL aspects of our lives as Jesus followers

Housing expansion, new opportunities….

How does a church family set about an ambitious, multi-million pound development? First in a two-part series

‘Inspired’ to make disciples…

Have you noticed that discipleship is on God’s agenda? I’ve found something amazing on this topic, says Matt Wright

How the church can help with emotional eating

Dr Deborah Lycett gives an update on the Taste and See programme, designed to reduce emotional eating

Moving on to the Promised Land….

Completing a church building project is not the end of the journey - it's often just the beginning.

Jesus the Game Changer

How the life and teachings of Jesus changed the world - introducing a series now available to UK churches

Our God-given ‘first freedom’

The importance of Christians fighting to protect the right of everyone to freedom in the way they express their belief

'A wonderful book for Advent'

Looking for a new resource to help you journey through Advent? Our reviewers assess some of the latest titles

Theodore Hardy - 'a reluctant hero'

Hardy was an unassuming vicar who became one of the most highly-decorated non-combatants of the Great War

Courage: Stuart Townend

Townend's new album goes beyond the usual subjects; he continues to be one of our most gifted worship songwriters

JH Shakespeare - ecumenism prophet

The end of the Great War would lead to reconciliation among churches - a move anticipated by a Baptist leader

Is deliverance ministry biblical?

Sacred salt, holy water, and things that go bump in the night. An interview with Jayne Irlam

'There’s no consensus in any church'

The US church response to guns, and decentralising a denomination: an interview with Winnie Varghese

Why “Joy to the World” is for life

The beloved Christmas carol was written to be sung all year round - let's release it from its Christmas shackles

The plight of Roma, Gypsies and Travellers

God is moving among Roma, Gypsies and Travellers, and there is a growing ecumenical witness there

Demand soars for inspiring RE lessons

REinspired provides engaging approaches to bring Religious Education to life - and has seen demand for its work increase

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