London Baptist Association (LBA) Archive

With a more elderly congregation, we could not connect using technology, but kept the church connecting in other ways, explains Gerry Stanton, minister Union Church and Community Centre

'We need to really try to understand each other'

Reflections on racial justice and young people, with Amie Buhari, founder and chief executive of the Hebe Foundation

'We’ve been challenged and we’ve changed'

Interview with Denzil Larbi, associate minister of Selsdon Baptist Church

'We want to release the potential of young adults into the church and wider Baptist life'

In September 2019, The London Baptist Association launched the LBA Leadership Year, a new internship programme aimed at 18-25 years olds. What is it, and how’s it going?

'We should look to God and not lose hope in him'

A message of hope from a child: Aboyowa Dabor, 12, attends All Nations Church in Clapham, and wrote this message

'Not a mass movement, but one at a time'

Mitcham Baptist Church in London is medium sized Baptist church with a balanced age profile across its fellowship – including a healthy number of young adults

It’s church Jim, but not as we know it!

Small Church Enabler Hilary Taylor on both the challenges and opportunities churches face during the Coronavirus pandemic

Delivering food to the most vulnerable

A Baptist church in Purley has accelerated plans to work alongside the council and FareShare in ensuring the most vulnerable in its community have access to food

How our church has responded to Modern Slavery

Jane Golden has been heading up a team at Ruislip Baptist Church for a number of years. She explains more

A cardboard Christmas

Leytonstone United Free Church didn't use tinsel and trees this Christmas, but recreated two cardboard Bethlehem scenes instead. It provoked reflection and conversation in the community, writes Gemma Dunning

'Our hopes have been exceeded'

Around 20 years ago Westbourne Park Baptist Church in north London dreamt of a new building. That dream has now become reality

'For many the project is family, the church building home'

New Addington Baptist Church held a special weekend of celebrations to mark 20 years since the beginning of their Community Family Project

Small Church Connexion: autumn event 2019

Forty-six people from 18 small churches across the capital gathered for an inspiring day conference

Windrush Day: 'essential that we continue to share our stories'

All Nations Baptist Church felt it was important to thank God for all that has been achieved over the decades, despite the struggles

'A practical response to homelessness'

A Baptist church member who wants every street homeless person to have access to food is stepping up his campaign

'Stopping hunger is about more than food'

Baptist minister features in short film with Professor Green to raise awareness about hunger in the UK

Regional minister inductions at the LBA

A new season in the life of the London Baptist Association has begun with the induction of four regional ministers

Spurgeon's College at the CRE

Spurgeon's College in South London experienced much interest on its stand at the Christian Resources Exhibition

Small Church Connexion - latest event

A report of Fit for Purpose, a leadership team training day organised by the Small Church Connexion

LBA Home Mission Stories

Examples of how Home Mission funds are being used in the London Baptist Association

Windrush celebration at All Nations

Beverley Hillman reports on an uplifting spiritual service marking the 70th anniversary of the arrival of the Windrush

Prime Minister award for Martin

Baptist church member who founded a website that connects homeless people with food has been honoured

'Mixing piety and pleasure with aplomb'

The former offices of the Baptist Union of Great Britain have been transformed into a boutique hotel

Mission through (rap) music

A new ministry at a north London Baptist church is connecting with gang members through rap music

New ministry role for music industry

DJs will now have access to dedicated pastoral support, thanks to a pioneering new role from Third Space Ministries

Next steps for Next Meal

A creative initiative that uses technology to connect homeless people with food seeks to expand beyond London

Simon skips to the loo for Toilet Twinning

Baptist Simon Bramwell's 12-month keep-fit marathon to raise funds for lifesaving lavatories overseas

Musicians: 'There's a real need for support'

How Heath Street Baptist Church in Hampstead, London has opened its doors to musicians

‘Quiet, strong, courageous faith’

Tributes have been paid to Barbara Stanford, a longtime minister at Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church

African British theologies explored

The theological talents of African pastors in Britain are highlighted in a new book from a Baptist minister

‘Art is an act of worship’ - minister

A Baptist minister headed-up the visual arts stream at this year's Greenbelt. Sarah Stone found out more

'Potential to transform our community'

A Baptist church is seeking backing for its ambitious project to create a new arts space and coffee shop

'An amazing outpouring of kindness'

A Baptist minister has spoken of the relief efforts following the fire at Grenfell Tower – including his own congregation

New Principal for Spurgeon's College

The Revd Professor Philip McCormack MBE, currently a senior chaplain in the British Army, will be the next Principal

Four reasons to go on a BMS Insight Team

Why going on a BMS World Mission Insight Team is a great way for your church to engage more in world mission

'Stand together for peace'

Baptist church invites faith and community leaders to “stand together for peace” after US President's immigration curbs

New Year's Honours for Baptists

A Baptist church secretary and local councillor who founded a youth charity received New Year’s Honours recognition

Award for Diverse Church

An organisation which supports young LGBT+ Christians in their faith has been presented with a national award

X Factor star in Barking church concert

Kerrie Anne Philips, semi-finalist in 2015, was a performer at the latest concert at Barking Baptist Church

The man who rode 100 miles

And raised £1,000 for a BMS World Mission supported hospital in Chad

New minister welcomed in Leytonstone

Leytonstone United Free Church will hold a commissioning service for its new minister, Gemma Dunning, this weekend

Improving your cross-cultural competence

A Baptist minister wants to equip churches seeking to better engage with diverse cultures

Special celebration for Rupert Lazar

The local mayor and others joined East Barnet Baptist Church in celebrating their minister's installation as President of our Union

How would you like your cafe?

Baptist minister Shaun Lambert reflects on Ruby Wax's new initiative for mental health, Frazzle cafe, and the Mindful Church Cafe he runs

Radicalisation - the answer to radicalisation

Christian charity Oasis wants to “radicalise every young person” – but with a positive story of belonging, identity, self-worth and purpose

'Switch energy supply to renewable sources'

Christians in the UK are encouraged to switch their homes and churches to electricity from renewable sources

Oasis fills Kids Company party gap

Hundreds of South London's most vulnerable children given Christmas parties by the Christian charity following Kids Company closure

Different approaches to covenant

“Not much difference in our paperwork and theological values, but much in our practice” - Church 1v23, Harold Hill

'The story of the loveliest note of all'

Baptist minister and children’s author Richard Littledale has teamed up with Tommy’s this Christmas to release a charming audiobook

Concert lit up by TV talent

Participants from ITV’s popular talent shows the X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent were the special guests at a concert at Barking Baptist Church

A Black Majority perspective on mission

A Baptist minister's new book highlights the intercultural ecumenism emerging between Black Majority and historic Churches

What on earth are Black Majority Churches?

Intercultural ecumenism between Black Majority Churches (BMCs) and British Baptists in London

The minister and the Mighty Men

An opera singer-turned Baptist minister is part of all male choir's single which raises funds for a charity that rescues children from gangs

Honorary doctorate for church transformation

Baptist minister Steve Chalke recognised by Staffordshire University as champion of social justice

Epic run for safe home completed

Rachel Price and Emily Chalke arrived in London after running 400 miles from Edinburgh to raise money and awareness for Ella’s Home

Marathon for Ella's Home

Running from Edinburgh to London for Ella’s Home, a place for women who have been trafficked and sexually exploited in the UK

New Quiet Days at Spurgeon's College

College will be setting aside its building and grounds one Friday each month to encourage and enable people to connect with God

Community church to church in community

Jacky Bone combines leading a Baptist church with being a YMCA chaplain - and there is much overlap

Western/majority world differences explored

Conference looks at how Christians of all backgrounds can work together more effectively

Finding a home for Ella in London

A BMS World Mission-supported project to help trafficked women in the capital is almost ready to go

What would God say if He had our windows?

Comic book story of the Prodigal Son across front of church proves a talking point

A vintage - and precious - tea party

A group of girls brought their mums and grans to an east London Baptist church for a tea party with a difference

Marathon challenge at Spurgeon's College

College vice principal training to raise sponsorship to provide vital bursary funds for students

Four new HIV clinics in London churches

Charity hopes to combat the high rate of HIV among African people living in the UK

Biblical teaching and financial crisis

New publication analyses economic issues from a Biblical perspective through six Bible studies

A musical that's above and beyond

Playing a key role in a dazzling London production that retells the Bible as never before is a dream for Holly-Anna Lloyd

'Prayer does bring about change'

Ilford High Road Baptist Church recently held its annual prayer conference for the Muslim world

A toolbox (blog) for small churches

Small churches can feel neglected - which is why I've set up a blog specifically dedicated to resourcing them

The Windrush Legacy - Faith in Migration

The voices of the Windrush generation - and the vital role faith played - have been captured in a new film

Fun and frantic: Italy Action Team on tour

The 2013/14 Italy Action Team had an action-packed time at a multicultural church in greater London

Christian Kitchen's High Court victory

Relief for organisers of a soup kitchen threatened with eviction after favourable High Court ruling

Leadership that enables pioneer mission

Missional clusters 'small enough to know everyone but large enough to do things' - a visit to Morden Baptist Church

A charming tale: how a little owl grew wings

Creative collaboration sees Baptist minister's children's charity book published in double-quick time

The Baptist church at Westminster Abbey

Memorial Community Church, Plaistow represented at Westminster Abbey service for the National Churches Trust

Reaching over 17,000 children across Bexley

Christian Resources in Bexley Schools (CRIBS) has grown from small beginnings to make a significant contribution to the borough's primary schools

Reflecting at the Racial Justice Sunday Service

Those murdered for racially motivated reasons are remembered at the LBA service in Peckham

Church launches gallery in its historic building

Memorial Community Church in Plaistow teams up with Rosetta Art Centre to showcase Newham artists

Your church could do it too - events which work

Two of the easiest events at Sidcup Baptist Church require little planning but help bring the fellowship together

Bexley church to welcome new minister

Albany Park Baptist Church to celebrate induction of new pastor and former opera singer the Revd Craig Downes

Oasis Church Waterloo launches new school

Latest addition to the Oasis Community Hub in Waterloo

Turning the Tables on Mission

The work of a Baptist minister set to deepen understanding of reverse missionaries in the United Kingdom

Victorian time capsule has message to inspire church today

A church had an unexpected window into its past following the discovery of a Victorian time capsule. Builders working on the redevelopment of Esher Green Baptist Church in Surrey came across the glass preserving jar during the demolition of the rear...

Minister's midnight cycle ride for hospice receives excellent response

A Baptist minister raised more than three times his target after cycling across London throughout the night.

Midnight cycle ride for Baptist minister in aid of Princess Alice Hospice

The compassionate care given to one of his church members - which led to 'the most remarkable act of worship' he has ever participated in - has spurred a Baptist minister to raise funds via a nighttime bike ride for a local hospice.

Meeting Mary, preaching Mary - crafting a sermon digitally

The potential for technology to enrich the lives of a congregation was shown when a minister reached out across digital and denominational boundaries to prepare a sermon on Mary.

Local churches going underground to support Indian orphanage

Several members of two local Baptist churches will be going underground this Saturday.

'God is using our availability'

Baptisms mark the first anniversary of a creative church plant in Brick Lane

Faith out in the open

Rain or shine: Whatever the weather three people from very different backgrounds were determined to be baptised in the open air as a public witness of their faith.

Duke of Gloucester visits church in Plaistow

A spruced-up church in a landmark building hosted royalty last week.

Church pilots community food project

A church has piloted a community café that combines growing fresh produce, preparing great food and learning how to eat well on a budget.

Church helps to transform eyesore

A church’s desire to show God’s love in its community has resulted in the transforming of a local eyesore.

Britain's Got Talent semi finalist performs at Baptist youth concert

Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist Paul Gbegbaje gave a 'virtuoso performance' on the piano at a Sunday evening youth concert at a Baptist church in London.

Victorian Time Capsule has Message to Inspire Church Today

A church had an unexpected window into its past following the discovery of a Victorian time capsule June 2013

Minister's Midnight Cycle Ride for Hospice Receives Excellent Response

A Baptist minister raised more than three times his target after cycling across London throughout the night June 2013

Meeting Mary, Preaching Mary - Crafting a Sermon Digitally

The potential for technology to enrich the lives of a congregation was shown when a minister reached out across digital and denominational boundaries to prepare a sermon on Mary June 2012

Local Churches Going Underground to Support Indian Orphanage

Several members of two local Baptist churches will be going underground this Saturday May 2013

'God Is Using Our Availability'

Baptisms mark the first anniversary of a creative church plant in Brick Lane June 2013

Faith Out In The Open

Rain or shine: Whatever the weather three people from very different backgrounds were determined to be baptised in the open air as a public witness of their faith August 2012

Duke of Gloucester Visits Church in Plaistow

Memorial Community Church in Plaistow welcomed visitors from the National Churches Trust including its vice-patron, The Duke of Gloucester, a first cousin to The Queen May 2013

Church Pilots Community Food Project

A church has piloted a community café that combines growing fresh produce, preparing great food and learning how to eat well on a budget May 2012

Church Helps to Transform Eyesore

A church’s desire to show God’s love in its community has resulted in the transforming of a local eyesore

Britain's Got Talent Semi-Finalist Performs at Baptist Youth Concert

"Britain's Got Talent" semi-finalist, Paul Gbegbaje, gave a 'virtuoso performance' on the piano at a Sunday evening youth concert at a Baptist church in London October 2012

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