North Western Baptist Association (NWBA) Archive

Baptist ministers in Liverpool have organised a Christmas event that will combine carols with comedy

'A voice to people who don’t usually have one’

The latest film from a Baptist-supported ministry that seeks to train socially excluded people to become actors premieres

NWBA Home Mission Stories

Examples of how Home Mission funds are being used in the North Western Baptist Association

From church - to place of sanctuary

The site of a former Baptist church has been transformed by Everton into a new home to support vulnerable people

'I want you to paint that church'

How Laird Street Baptist Church in Birkenhead received a timely and unlikely gift from a local builder

Church attempts plastic free Lent

Chorlton Central Church attempted to drastically reduce its plastic consumption during Lent

Girls’ Brigade gives hope in Manchester

The members of 6th Manchester Girls’ Brigade group have made 125 hearts to place around their city

Welcoming Iranian asylum seekers: our story

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

Who Let The Dads Out? at 15

Many testify to the life-changing impact of the ministry to support fathers and at a recent anniversary celebration

Sharing our story in her story

Few people within our Baptist family knew Georgina Chandler, yet she a key figure in the witness of her local church

An encounter with a stranger

God will use each and everyone of us if we make ourselves available, writes a Baptist minister

'Simple acts of kindness this Advent'

Laird Street Baptist decided to do seething different this Advent - and it was amazing, writes minister Cathy Buntin

Connections during Children in Need

Laird Street Baptist Church invited the local community to a buffet and film night last Friday night

Bags of hope at Halloween

Laird Street Baptist Church took to the streets on Halloween night, and no, we were not trick or treating

Fifty years in Partington, Manchester

The People's Church is celebrating its 50th year in 2018, and is looking to contact anyone from its past

Cycling the length of Great Britain

A Baptist church member is cycling from Land’s End to John O’ Groats to raise £25,000 for Tearfund’s relief work

'Our main ministry right now is to the police'

The pressure on Greater Manchester Police has been intense, writes a Baptist minister and chaplain

Minister tops national comedy heat

Baptist minister Allan Finnegan has stormed into the semi-final of the English Comedian of the Year

'The time for compassion had come'

Why Baptists in Manchester built a hostel for marginalised foreign students instead of a new church

Prayer house launched in town shop

Churches in a Welsh town have united to rent a shop and create an “urban retreat” for believers and non-believers

Marion's induction celebrated in Hyde

An afternoon of joy, worship, thanksgiving, commitment and fun heralds the arrival of the Revd Marion Pengelly-Phillips

Church to benefit from national grant

Tarporley Baptist and Methodist Church awarded community grant from the National Churches Trust

Life's a lottery - 10 unique films

A series of films documenting the dreams and harsh realities of people at the margins of society has been released

Journeying Forward Together

Ralph Birtwistle reports on the 40th anniversary of Greenfield Church

An ordination... in a rehab centre

Is this a first? Northern Baptist College Minister in Training Jayne Irlam was ordained not in a church building but in an addiction recovery centre

Welcomed into membership

The Revd Cathy Buntin had the privilege of welcoming four members of the congregation into membership of Laird Street Baptist Church

'Nothing good comes out of Wythenshawe?'

The estate of his placement church has undeniable problems... but God is passionately involved, writes a Baptist minister-in-training

'We can achieve so much together'

A small fellowship in Birkenhead shares the Easter message with 200 pupils after asking for help

On the edge: No King but God

Voices and lessons from the margins need to be heard by all of us, for they shape our mission and discipleship, and are actually at the heart of faith

Where the sacred inhabits the ordinary

Manchester's residents and visitors are being encouraged to seek silence and stillness in their busy city through an art trail this Lent

Forty days of Good News

In the period between Easter and Pentecost Baptists have been encouraged to proactively share the Good News of Jesus

Baptism of an asylum seeker

Minister Steve Hough shares the story of an unusual - and urgent - baptism in Stockport

Minister-in-training is blogger of the year

Northern Baptist College student Chris Goswami was a Premier Digital award winner for his blog 7minutes.net

Baptist community leader wins award

Jo Hassoun, leader of the Melling Baptist Community Project, has been awarded the 2015 Melling Council Civic Award

Tributes to former Baptist Union President

Professor Graham Ashworth CBE, Baptist Union President 2000-1, has died aged 80

Big crowds at ‘I Heart Netherton’

A community festival hosted by Eden Netherton brought hundreds from the local area together for five days of fun, games and good news

Laird Street welcomes its community

Cathy Buntin reports on her church's latest community barbecue, where for once, the sun shone

Munro challenge going strong

Four months into his Scottish mountain challenge, intrepid Baptist deacon Robert Sneath has upped the ante

City baptism in the Lake District

What does a tiny urban church from Openshaw, Manchester have in common with a tiny rural church in Cumbria?

Kavana joins homeless community actors

The Box is the latest film from Baptist-supported ministry Acting on Impulse

Tributes paid to John Dolan

John played a key role in the Independent Methodist Connexion Covenant Partnership discussions with the Baptist Union

Nothing is impossible with Him

If you are a struggling small church do not despair, for our God is able to do far more than we can begin to imagine - like here in Birkenhead

Comedy final for Baptist minister

The Revd Allan Finnegan was one of eight finalists of the New Comedian of the Year 2015

Munro challenge for Christian Aid

Baptist treasurer and deacon Robert Sneath aims to climb 32 Scottish Munros in 2015

Change of name for Baptist college

A Baptist college in Manchester reverts to its former name

Two sides of the same coin: poverty

Many poverty causes are the same across the world, and require similar approaches to deal with them

“I was in prison and you came to visit me”

A group of Christians in Ellesmere Port unveils a piece of community art made by ex-offenders

Support for social action and justice

Lancashire church leaders to sign a pledge of support for social action and social justice

Justice flows in the North West

The North Western Baptist Association theme for 2014, drawn from Amos 5:24, is Let Justice Flow

No sweets, just smiles – a child’s generosity

For the second year in a row, a little girl’s sweet money will be helping the children of Hope Home in Thailand.

Sharing in the walk of witness

A Baptist evangelist had a number of 'brilliant conversations' as he walked from coast to coast

'Amazing adventure' - Life after Street Life

The latest film from Acting on Impulse, which works with socially excluded people

Laird Street welcomes new neighbours

Secretary Cathy Buntin shares how a small fellowship has responded to a changing area

Queen's award for Baptist centre

A community centre which brings together a Baptist church and a local authority has received a major award

New café brings hope to Aintree

A Baptist church has opened a new café in a former school as it seeks to bless its community

Lars is onboard at Union Street

Gifted musician becomes minister of Union Street Baptist Church in Crewe

Easter explored through art in the city

Manchester venues host art trail looking at how Easter relates to the realities of the every day this Lent

Community ministry in Ellesmere Port

Rose Uitterdijk reflects on an exciting and unusual opportunity for a new minister, supported by Home Mission

Tim Presswood - new Regional Minister

'A particular emphasis on implementing and developing the outcomes of the Baptist Futures Process'

Swapping sermons for stand-up

Baptist ministers embark on a comedy course, complete with a night performing at the Liverpool Comedy Festival

Changes at the Baptist church in Douglas

The Well Café is closing after many years of serving customers, and youth pastor Bill Platt is moving on

Prayers for Hillsborough justice

A year on from the report of the Hillsborough Independent Panel, Merseyside Church leaders reissue vigil prayers

Where the streets have a name

Strange sights will greet the Manchester public this weekend. A curtained bus stop in Timperley will accommodate a homeless man, a fridge, a pot plant and a dog.

Street life music video premieres

A new music video featuring actors who have at some time been homeless premiered on Friday.

Greenbelt grant for storytelling church

One of the smallest Baptist churches in the country has been awarded £500 by Trust Greenbelt to develop its Stories and Songs project.

Foodbank faces shock charge - then receives surprise donation

A Baptist church-based foodbank received a significant donation after news it faced a hefty council administration fee was featured in the local press.

Cycling from Stockport to the south of France

A Baptist minister is hoping for some better weather for the second half of a gruelling 1,000 mile charity bike ride to the south of France.

Church welcomes 350 pupils as Olympic Torch passes by

A small church which is seeking to engage more with its community was delighted to be crammed with 350 pupils to mark the passing of the Olympic Torch.

Church rooting for its Olympic canoeist

A church will be rooting for its Olympian this Sunday.

Church hosts radio scout evening

A Baptist church helped scouts to team up with counterparts around the world in live radio and internet links last week

Where the Streets Have a Name

Strange sights will greet the Manchester public this weekend..a curtained bus stop in Timperley will accommodate a homeless man, a fridge, a pot plant and a dog May 2013

Street Life Music Video Premieres

A new music video, featuring actors who have at some time been homeless, premiered on Friday June 2013

Greenbelt Grant for Storytelling Church

One of the smallest Baptist churches in the country has been awarded £500 by Trust Greenbelt to develop its Stories and Songs project June 2012

Foodbank Faces Shock Charge - Then Receives Surprise Donation

A Baptist church-based foodbank received a significant donation after news it faced a hefty council administration fee was featured in the local press March 2013

Church Welcomes 350 Pupils as Olympic Torch Passes By

A small church, which is seeking to engage more with its community, was delighted to be crammed with 350 pupils to mark the passing of the Olympic Torch June 2012

Church Rooting for its Olympic Canoeist

All eyes at Warrington Baptist Church will be glued to the big screen at 2.24pm when its long-time member Johny Akinyemi performs in the slalom canoe event July 2012

Church Hosts Radio Scout Evening

A Baptist church helped scouts to team up with counterparts around the world in live radio and internet links November 2012

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