Some interesting looking seminars at this year's Assembly in Plymouth (unfortunately it is doubtful that I will be there)
Saturday afternoon
Preparing for mission-shaped ministry
How is training changing in a multi-cultural, post-Christendom age? Paul Goodliff (BU), Nigel Wright (Colleges) and Mat Wilson (BMS World Mission) explore what it means to prepare for mission-shaped ministry in full-time, part-time and spare-time capacities and what contemporary training could look like. This seminar is a 'must' for anybody who is being 'nudged by the Spirit' about where their future might lie, and for those who care about the missional shapes training needs to take.
Arranged by the Baptist Colleges
Encouraging young missionary disciples
Each week 18,000 children and young people are in Baptist churches and these same churches are in contact with over 125,000 children and teenagers. In this seminar we will examine how we can help children and young people to become disciples of Jesus, able to celebrate their faith in every way. Included will be the opportunity to hear about new resource material on children and communion produced by the Faith and Unity Department.
Jointly hosted by Ian Bunce, Head of Mission Baptist Union; Ruth Gilson, National Director Girls’ Brigade and Ed Jones, Director Arise Ministries
Arranged by the Baptist Union of Great Britain
Through different eyes: Reading the Bible in a global community
More and more Christians based in the UK are finding their experience of the Bible wonderfully enriched, as the eyes of readers around the world unlock fresh perspectives. Richard Kidd, Joe Kapolyo and Kumar Rajagopalan will tackle some familiar texts – expecting you never to hear them the same way again!
Arranged by the Baptist Union of Great Britain and Baptist Colleges
Sunday Afternoon
The minister as missionary
Mission, mission, mission. You can’t get away from talk about mission. Missionary congregations, missional church, missionary disciples. The case has been made. Agreed, the church is missional by nature. But what of the minister? Is the notion of the pastor-teacher outmoded? Do we need a different model of leadership? If so, what difference will this make in practice? Session also includes the BMF AGM.
Speaker: Glen Marshall
Arranged by Baptist Ministers’ Fellowship
2010 Whitley Lecture: The Poetic Paul
David Southall takes a fresh look at Paul’s understanding of sin and righteousness in Romans. David’s research, combined with his experience as a minister and healthcare chaplain, bears fruit in this thoughtful and pastorally sensitive talk. If you are interested in the contemporary relevance of the gospel you will find his message helpful and stimulating. Printed copies will be on sale.
Speaker: David Southall
Arranged by Whitley Lectureship
How radical can Baptists be?
“William Winterbotham of Plymouth in prison and thinking of America”
The threat of revolutionary France in the 1790s prompted the British government to curtail civil liberties in the name of national security. What impact did this have on Baptists? Sentenced to four years in prison for preaching allegedly seditious sermons, in captivity Winterbotham’s thoughts held the vision of a young republic across the Atlantic.
Speaker: Dr Emma Macleod, University of Stirling
Arranged by Baptist Historical Society
Dr George Beasley Murray Memorial Lecture
Everyone is invited to this lecture which will be given by Dr Ruth Gouldbourne of Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church on the topic ‘In praise of incompetence: ministerial formation and the development of a rooted person’.
Speaker: Dr Ruth Gouldbourne
Arranged by Spurgeon’s College
Thanks Andy, you've made me a little more keen to go :)
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