Feature articles published in 2022

Review of the year 2021

Highlighting the most clicked pieces in The Baptist Times last year

New Kapporet launched midway through 2020. Its director Tim Harding shares some of the key lessons the Lord has taught

The most recent meeting of the Fellowship of Baptists in Britain and Ireland (FBBI) included an insight into how Lebanese Christians have sought to respond to the crisis in their country. It was both stimulating and challenging, reports Stuart Davison

A new resource for an age-old question - who made God?

One of the most-asked questions about God is addressed in a new family resource created by Baptist church member and Christian app developer Joanne Gilchrist

Protect your church and its community

The first Baptist Insurance article of 2022 highlights the handy risk calendar for churches, and its home emergency cover

'It really has been life changing'

Introducing Kids Matter, which engages local churches to equip parents and carers facing disadvantages with confidence, competence and community, enabling their children to thrive. By Carol Richardson

Need help with Leviticus?

Baptist minister and tutor Helen Paynter introduces a new, short video series on one of the trickiest books in the Bible

Wellbeing - we talk about it a lot, but do we know what it is?

Interview with Ruth Rice, whose new book A-Z Wellbeing is an accessible introduction to help you attend to your own wellbeing

Finding unity in the heart of Christian ethics

The International Baptist Theological Study Centre is hosting a conference in Amsterdam from 4-6 May on the theme “The Heart of Christian Ethics.” Theologian-in-residence David Gushee explains more

Ladder safety and working at height guidance

The latest feature from Baptist Insurance

Five tips for exploring our children’s biggest questions about God and science

By Steph Bryant, co-author of 101 Great Big Questions about God and Science

The witness of Baptist churches in the Russia-Ukraine War

And what you can do to support them. Joshua Searle on the "silent heroes" bringing light and hope to local communities throughout the whole of Eastern Ukraine

Navigating the brave new world of media

How do you effectively reach people online? Graeme Spencer of Media Mentoring shares a way forward

'Beautiful blend of powerful truth with touching musical response'

Kevan and Jill Sutton of Millmead, Guildford Baptist Church, present passages of Scripture from memory accompanied by viola improvisations. A new resource for your ministry?

More like David, less like Saul?

What was different about two men who were so similar at the start - and how does this relate to us today? The first blog of a new series about leadership, by Terry Young. The five part series will examine aspects of David's life

Loyalty and loving kindness

For David, loyalty was a difficult but essential practice. What lessons are there for Christian leaders or leaders in training?

Reading the situation

David often made decisions that mystified his advisors. How did he go about it - and what can we learn?

Moving the mental health conversation into the heart of the church

Corin Pilling introduces The Sanctuary Course, a new small-group resource designed to reduce stigma, raise awareness, and engage communities in meaningful conversations about mental health and faith

Communicating with God

David persevered and developed several communication channels, managing to integrate reflective communication with God alongside more formal lines, writes Terry Young in the fourth blog of his leadership series

Succession: a neglected theme today

Throughout his life, David perceived more of what mattered and focused less on the obvious. Despite some poor choices, he oversaw a royal hand-over and was alive when Solomon took power. We too have an investment option that will stand the test of time

Daring to believe

Christian media pioneer Terence Ascott has seen an 'explosion of interest in Christianity' in the Middle East - and in a new book and tour the SAT-7 founder shares highlights of 50 years of impact

Am I my neighbour’s keeper?

Helen Paynter offers a brief report and some personal reflections from the recent Christ at the Checkpoint Conference held at Bethlehem Bible College

'We want Sunday mornings to be the best part of the week for children and young people'

Duncan Reid introduces RaiseUPfaith.com – a new curriculum and resources platform designed to equip children’s and youth ministry leaders with high-quality, Bible-based multi-media content

Suggestions for your summer reads

In his regular offering at this time of year, Andy Goodliff selects seven books that will help us think about our Christian faith - and there's something for all ages.

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