The Baptist Union of Great Britain : Webinars

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CMD webinar - Journeying together - the Order for Baptist Ministry

Wednesday 14 April 2021: Tim Fergusson in conversation with Colin Norris and Sarah Crane about the Order for Baptist Ministry and how it can help our CMD.

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CMD webinar - How can we recover well

Wednesday 17 March 2021: Tim Fergusson in conversation with Simon Barrington about how we may prepare ourselves and our churches and missional communities for recovery from restrictions and deprivations that have come with the pandemic.

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Data Protection for Baptist Churches - 26 February 2021

A webinar update on subject access requests and data breaches plus an update post Brexit

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Quinquennial Inspections - 19 February 2021

An essential webinar for Baptist churches with listed buildings

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CMD webinar - What's the benefit of pastoral supervision?

Wednesday 10 February 2021: Tim Fergusson in conversation with Sue Clements-Jewery, experienced pastoral supervisor, about the fast growing trend among Christian denominations to offer pastoral supervision to their ministers.

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CMD webinar - Making the most of a 360 degree review

Wednesday 13 January 2021: Tim Fergusson in conversation with Paul Cheesman, Global HR Coordinator at Agape about the best way to approach a 360 degree review of our work as ministers, as recommended in the CMD handbook.

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CMD webinar - How do I choose what to read?

Wednesday 9 December 2020: Tim Fergusson in conversation Helen Paynter about the best way to select reading that aids our growth and development.

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CMD webinar - How to make ministers' meetings worthwhile

Wednesday 11 November 2020: Tim Fergusson in conversation with three of the regional ministers from HEBA, Dave Ellis, Alison Mackay and Neil Le Tissier about making the most of ministers' meetings.

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Continuing Ministerial Development: An Introduction (with BSL Interpretation) - 12 October 2020

Tim Fergusson from the Ministries Team talked through the detail of what CMD means for ministers and answered your questions, alongside Amy Wearing

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Continuing Ministerial Development: An Introduction - 14 October 2020

Tim Fergusson from the Ministries Team talked through the detail of what CMD means for ministers and answered questions, alongside Jane Day

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The Grenfell Tower Fire Tragedy

Recording from 8 September: with speakers Revd Dr Kevin Snyman, Bevin Powell and Revd Mike Long

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Doxecology: Songs of creation, ecology and Christian hope - 9 September 2020

This second climate webinar timed around Climate Sunday investigates a new worship resource called Doxecology. We were joined by Joel Payne and Sam Hargreaves, two of the resource's originators.

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Four Degrees Shift – Discipleship in a Changing Climate - 2 September 2020

Dave Gregory and Rachel Mander, lead us in exploring why we should be concerned about climate change and what Baptist churches can do collectively to reflect the gospel in their approach to the environment.

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Gathering up the Crumbs - 6 May 2020

Exploring the new anthology of worship resources, ‘Gathering up the Crumbs’, published in May as a celebration of the centenary of the ordination and accreditation of women as Baptist ministers.

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Video and streaming solutions for churches - 15 July 2020

Practical guidance and tips for those continuing to use digital platforms for worship and outreach, with Mike Lowe and Ben Stacey

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The Apostle Paul’s Lockdown Ministry - 1 July 2020

Simon Jones from Spurgeon’s College and Andrew Clarke from the Baptist Union of Scotland, in conversation

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Helping the grieving during the pandemic - 3 June 2020

Exploring the ways we can support the many who are facing bereavement and loss in all its forms - loss of loved ones, jobs, and security.

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Bringing the Easter message of hope to the coronavirus world - 2 April 2020

Creative conversation with President Ken Benjamin about our Easter messages during the coronavirus restrictions

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Managing Stress and Anxiety - 1 April 2020

Growing the seed of the kingdom at a time of unrivalled anxiety and stress - led by Baptist minister Shaun Lambert

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Video and streaming solutions for churches - 15 July 2020

Practical guidance and tips for those continuing to use digital platforms for worship and outreach, with Mike Lowe and Ben Stacey

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What would the Celts do in Lockdown? - 8 July 2020

Roy Searle and Lesley MacLean consider what Celtic Christians might have had to say about our presently changing world and our new patterns of mission and ministry

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The Life Cycle of an Emergency - 24 June 2020

Simon Barrington and Simon Harris talking us through the typical path a church, community or even country follows when hit by a crisis

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The Apostle Paul’s Lockdown Ministry - 1 July 2020

Simon Jones from Spurgeon’s College and Andrew Clarke from the Baptist Union of Scotland, in conversation

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A Day to Stop, Look and Listen - 25 June 2020

A guided quiet day, led by regional ministers Geoff Colmer and Beth Powney

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Evangelism off the streets - 17 June 2020

Chris Duffett, Yinka Oyekan and Faith Phiri explore this question of how we share our faith when we are so restricted in the contact we can have with others

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Supporting those facing domestic abuse - 10 June 2020

Rachel Stone, HR and Safeguarding Team Leader BUGB, in conversation with Bekah Legg, Director of the charity 'Restored'.

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Church Governance - 7 April 2020

Caroline Sanderson and Esther Campsall of Anthony Collins Solicitors, looked at how we can operate our church governance whilst respecting our Baptist principles

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Handling sudden or multiple deaths - 8 April 2020

Cole Maynard and Jonathan Woodhouse shared their experiences of dealing with sudden or multiple deaths whilst in Army chaplaincy

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Leadership in a time of crisis - 22 April 2020

Philip McCormack, principal of Spurgeon’s College and Clive Burnard, regional minister, discussed how we determine our leadership priorities when faced with a crisis.

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Contemplative Practices During Lockdown - 29 April 2020

Jane Day, Centenary Enabler at the Baptist Union, Spiritual Director and Professional Coach, explored the spiritual discipline of contemplation.

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Gathering up the Crumbs - 6 May 2020

Exploring the new anthology of worship resources, ‘Gathering up the Crumbs’, published in May as a celebration of the centenary of the ordination and accreditation of women as Baptist ministers.

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Helping the grieving during the pandemic - 3 June 2020

Exploring the ways we can support the many who are facing bereavement and loss in all its forms - loss of loved ones, jobs, and security.

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The church gathered and scattered - 27 May 2020

Exploring what it means to be church when we cannot physically gather. How can we embody Christ when our contact with each other and our community is virtual?

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Mental health and social distancing - 20 May 2020

A conversation between mental health chaplains Stuart and Nikki Jenkins, Ruth Rice and Sarah Fegredo

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Support for Church Treasurers - 22 May 2020

Support for Baptist Church Treasurers in adapting to the new circumstances presented by the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Finance and Employment - 31 March 2020

To help churches with questions around employment and finance, covering the Employer's Guide for Churches and the package of financial support for churches.

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Managing Stress and Anxiety - 1 April 2020

Growing the seed of the kingdom at a time of unrivalled anxiety and stress - led by Baptist minister Shaun Lambert

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Prayer Broadcast: Wednesday 26 August Recording

The latest in our series of Baptists Together Prayer broadcasts featured Timothy, Jacob, Jasmine, Kate, Ottilie and Vicky Baker from Shoeburyness and Thorpe Bay Baptist Church, along side Diane Watts

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Prayer Broadcast: Wednesday 19 August Recording

The latest in our series of Baptists Together Prayer broadcasts features Harry, Lauren and Hazel alongside Faith and Society Team Lead Diane Watts, and a BSL interpreter.

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