Are you a chaplain in a hospital, work place, community, educational establishment or a prison? Have you ever thought about being a chaplain? Would you like to hear about the amazing work that chaplains do? Yes? Then this networking session is for you. Come to hear about a typical day for a chaplain. What makes them 'tick' (including a Sikh chaplain). Find how to volunteer as a chaplain and develop a ministry in chaplaincy. Also learn about how the BU support Baptist chaplains and how we support each other.
Could God be calling you? Overseas, Pioneering, Evangelism, Baptist Ministry, Preaching, Something else? If you are asking, ‘What’s involved?’ ‘Is God calling me?’ ‘What are my options?’ Then this session is for you. Take time to explore, talk and pray.
We are celebrating the centenaries of the first women recognised as Baptist ministers. Now is a Kairos moment for us to intentionally invest in gender justice. How can we do this together? The BUGB Gender Justice Hub and the BME Women Ministers’ Network will offer churches and individuals an opportunity to reflect and act together. Hear from women on the frontline in ministry. Think together about releasing more women for ministry and mission in our churches and in our communities.
A specific time to gather together at Assembly as both Newly Accredited Ministers and Ministers in Training. Ken Benjamin and Anne Calver will facilitate this session seeking to offer encouragement and practical lessons for the journey ahead as well as a chance to meet and learn from others on the same journey.
Reflections on over 40 years of leadership in a local Baptist church Led by Andy Glover and Lisa Holmes Andy has led HBC Chester for 25 years and is also the Team Leader of Fresh Streams. Lisa has led Skipton Baptist Church for 6 years and been on the staff team since 1994. She is a member of the Spring Harvest Planning Group.
