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William Carey - more than the father of modern missions?

While he had his faults, Carey was an extraordinary man who believed that God's kingdom should transform all areas of culture, writes Mark Roques - and this had a huge impact in 19th century India

Chaplain, Lee Abbey

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity to help disciple a vibrant Christian Community in welcoming thousands of guests who come to Lee Abbey each year?

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Clerk to the Governing Body and Regulatory Compliance, Regent’s Park College

Regent’s Park College, a Permanent Private Hall of the University of Oxford, wishes to appoint an experienced Clerk to the Governing Body and its committees

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Executive Assistant to the Principal, Regent's Park College

Regent's Park College, a Permanent Private Hall of the University of Oxford, seeks to appoint an Executive Assistant to the Principal, Sir Malcolm Evans

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Vacancy Administration Assistant

Baptists Together are looking for an Administrator in our Ministries Team

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Mindful formation: a pathway to spiritual liberation

When mindfulness is integrated with our contemplative tradition, it helps us become more like Christ, writes Baptist minister Shaun Lambert, whose decade-long exploration of the subject is about to be published

Youth Worker - Kidlington Baptist Church

Kidlington Baptist Church, Oxfordshire, are looking for a Youth Worker

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Joyce Mary Wainwright: 1934-2024

Served with BMS World Mission for more than 25 years and then as a deacon and church secretary with Long Buckby and Brington Baptist Church, Joyce lived a full and blessed life and was a faithful servant to her Lord

Helping Baptist churches embrace the nations

2:19 is a charity that helps churches use English conversation classes and cafe initiatives to reach, welcome and share the gospel with speakers of other languages. CEO David Baldwin highlights three Baptist churches it has worked with

A bridge of hope? The Baptist witness in Israel and Palestine

Baptists in Israel and Palestine are a unique bridge between different people and cultures in the region, writes Mark Hirst, who recently visited Baptists there. He shares this and other reflections to help fuel our prayers

'Seeing the Easter story brought to life is a dramatic and moving experience for everyone'

Have you ever experienced the Easter story through live theatre? This article by the Passion Trust highlights the power of a Passion Play - and several are taking place around the UK this Easter

Gaza: our voices do make a difference

The news is indeed dreadful, writes David Nelson - but showing solidarity does have an impact

Golden tears and beauty for ashes for survivors of sexual violence

Hannah Rose Thomas led trauma-healing art workshops around the world, before being invited to paint stunning portraits of the women she encountered. Her new book and exhibition - launching on International Women’s Day - help to tell their stories

Bruno and other friends: encounters and reflections

Baptist minister Ivan King explains why he has written a book honouring some of the ordinary people who have welcomed him into their world as a pastor

The Revd David Joynes: 1931-2022

Baptist minister whose pastorate at Beulah Baptist Church on 'the outskirts of industrial Oldham' extended more than 52 years

The Revd Raymond Charles Bolton: 1918-2024

Baptist minister who faithfully told the story of God’s love in Jesus for more than 80 years

Reaching people who are offline

New analysis indicates that almost half of over 65s are either unable to use the internet safely and successfully, or are not online at all. This has important implications for churches, writes Alex Drew - and here are some ideas to consider

'The Inter Faith Network is in peril - please support it'

The government is withdrawing funding from the Inter Faith Network, leading to its potential closure. Paul Weller, a member of the Baptists Together Inter Faith Working Group, is encouraging Baptists to urgently protest the decision

‘Our aim is to help participants learn peace-making skills’

Baptist minister and mediation trainer Joanna Williams introduces a five-session course she is hosting for anyone interested in transforming conflicts in a church setting – and beyond

Look outward in Lent

For many Lent has become a time for self-examination and for deepening one’s devotional life. But the call to Christian discipleship is to look away from oneself - so let’s experiment in new ways of sharing our faith with others this year

What might a Kingdom business look like?

The final part of the series offers two ways to reflect on Lydia, Nehemiah, Solomon and David as exemplars in business

Employing the whole person

How the vineyard owner and David were ahead of their time in looking beyond the work done

A business empire that loses its way

Solomon’s narrative goes to the heart of a vital tension in Kingdom business, which is how we balance economic outcomes with kingdom progress

'Remember the call I gave you...'

While all the speakers at Fresh Streams 2024 highlighted how we are living in a time of significant change, there was a clear message from God too, writes first-time attender Simon Evans-White

God’s project manager - Nehemiah

The second in the series What might a Kingdom business look like? highlights the example of Nehemiah who prayed and planned ahead - and shows what godly project management could look like

January 2024

The death of the celebration style church?; Gaza and speaking up; What might a kingdom business look like?

What might a Kingdom business look like?

A new series linking Bible characters with people in parables to see if their stories fill in a picture of what a ‘Kingdom Business’ might look like. This first blog explores business at the heart of mission through the example of Lydia

George Cadbury and Christian responsibilities

George Cadbury is an excellent example of a Christian who faithfully obeyed God in his sphere of responsibility – a chocolate factory. By Mark Roques

The hidden concerns amid epic growth

Pastor Chi-Wai Wu, the former director of Hong Kong Church Renewal Movement who moved to the UK almost three years ago, offers three observations on the Chinese Christian community in the UK

Pamela Neville: 1932-2023

'A long life of extraordinary service to Christ and the Baptist denomination - to hundreds over her lifetime she was organiser, 'sister', 'Mother’, friend, confidant, wise advisor, mentor and a model of faithful, fruitful Christian service'

Gaza: now is the time to make our ‘STOP IT!’ heard

Three months on - whether it’s Wailing Wall… or Separation Wall – no-one in Israel/Palestine will feel any safety until we all say ‘STOP!’ loudly enough, writes David Nelson

What characterises the New Anabaptists?

Churches and communities with Anabaptist convictions are being planted in the UK - now a new book examines 12 common practices of these emerging communities. Author Stuart Murray introduces it

The importance of giving and receiving challenge

Few of us enjoy criticism or confrontation. Yet the limitations and shortcomings of our humanness mean that it needs to happen – for our own good and for the wellbeing of the people we lead, writes Alan Wilson

A guide to unoccupied church buildings

Taking a proactive approach to managing unoccupied churches can help preserve these buildings for future use - the latest Baptist Insurance article

December 2023

Not lighting the fourth Advent candle

2023 Unwrapped

What can we learn from the past 12 months? By Chris Goswami

The power of story telling

So many of us ache to share our faith with the younger generation and members of our own family, and I believe we need more creative resources to help us do that, says John Prockter. Here's my attempt

'God says to pray more'

A reflection on how we pray; on being open to God and His timing. By Simon Mattholie

Review of the year 2023

Highlighting the 30 most clicked pieces in The Baptist Times over the last 12 months

The death of the celebration style church?

Something is shifting, writes Michael Shaw - people are migrating to small churches, where there is more space to be their authentic selves

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