Probably my last blog on BUGB Council till March but I was really impressed by the Baptist Union of Scotland’s presentation on Tuesday. The BUS have been on a journey of restructuring and they have experiences to share about keeping the focus on what matters, handling change and saving money in the process. It seems... Continue Reading →
BUGB Council – reasons for optimism
OK I’m not sure I feel optimistic yet for this is proving to be a Council like no other. But, as with the Council in which the Union made the ‘Apology’, this suggests that God is at work even if we can’t yet see it. Nevertheless, I think some trends are discernable which might shape... Continue Reading →
BUGB Council – The Emperor’s new clothes
Those not interested in BUGB Council detail look away now! Sometimes denominational life is frustrating for reasons you can’t exactly put your finger on. But as we’ve spent the last day talking some of the reason for this has become clearer to me. The institution has a life of its own. I’m told that I... Continue Reading →
Baptist Times – RIP
This news became public yesterday so I feel I can now share it. Link here for the details.
2012 The making of a modern denomination
BUGB Council meets again next week; the curious combination institutional process, denominational politics and corporate perspicacity. One item on the agenda is finance and its implications for the future structure of the Union. I’ve lost count of the number of hours I’ve sat in meetings when we have talked about this over the last couple... Continue Reading →
Vicky Beeching
Find of the month for me is been Vicky’s blog here. I hadn’t paid attention to it until Vicky came up in a twitter conversation with Carl Beech (who I know) but her blog touchs some important themes in the wider evangelical world. Some recent posts tie into the debate about the feminisation of worship... Continue Reading →
Iquitos trip reflections
A few weeks ago I had chance to visit Iquitos, Peru where BMS: World Mission are involved in International Development work with local churches (BMS link here). I had a great time: - We visited a number of local churches, particularly those who run P.E.P.E. preschools that are a fantastic way to help the development... Continue Reading →
Half term holiday
Blogging has been light in recent months for a number of reasons tht don't need posting on a public forum, but I hope that normal service will be resuming shortly. Last week saw us on a family jaunt to Newport and Cardiff. As always the Caravan Site at Tredegar was up to the usual standard,... Continue Reading →
New Regional Minister Team Leader for LBA
The London Baptist Association have now announced who their new team leader is. Geoff Andrews call is to be considered at a special meeting on 1st October. The LBA website gives details here
Worship songs reworked
This has been doing the rounds whilst I was on holiday. Have a laugh but ask youself some questions.
Distinct Reflections 