'A sensitive mix of teaching, reflecting and challenge'

Disciple-making and the character of the young David were explored at two recent small church hub gatherings 

At Perry Beeches Baptist Church in Birmingham, 21 people gathered for a Disciple Making workshop with partners Big Life. Jack Sykes of Toxteth Tabernacle Baptist Church led the training where they discussed scripture in groups and then shared their stories, some for the first time. The idea is to set up accessible small groups for interested friends of family, to discuss how faith impacts life.

There are 3 parts to the simple framework of the groups:

• Look back (how did you put into practice what we spoke about last week?)
• Look up (looking at the scriptures)
• Look forward (what will we do this week with what we have learnt?).

The hub were blessed and energised to talk about the gospel more in the weeks to come. The next event is a gifting workshop on 12 October.
 


At Waltham Abbey, 30 people gathered for a retreat led by Sandra Kimber. Based on the character of the young David in 1 Samuel 16 and 17, we explored God’s potential, God’s preparation and how to defeat our giants.

The day was a sensitive mix of teaching, reflecting and challenge. We enjoyed fellowship as seven churches spent time over lunch getting to know each other.

Comments included:

• It has been a brilliant session. Great to come together. Although a familiar story, it had a new angle and such a personal challenge for each of us. Thank you so much Sandra, Christine on her keyboard and WABC for making us feel so welcome.
• Great retreat – encountered my giants, phobias and people that are hindering my progress.

The next event will be in the autumn – look for the date here 
 

Small Church Hubs enable smaller Baptist churches to meet for training, resourcing and general encouragement.

If you are interested in joining or hosting a small church hub, contact Hilary Taylor