Feature articles published in 2024

Taking a proactive approach to managing unoccupied churches can help preserve these buildings for future use - the latest Baptist Insurance article

What characterises the New Anabaptists?

Churches and communities with Anabaptist convictions are being planted in the UK - now a new book examines 12 common practices of these emerging communities. Author Stuart Murray introduces it

George Cadbury and Christian responsibilities

George Cadbury is an excellent example of a Christian who faithfully obeyed God in his sphere of responsibility – a chocolate factory. By Mark Roques

What might a Kingdom business look like?

A new series linking Bible characters with people in parables to see if their stories fill in a picture of what a ‘Kingdom Business’ might look like. This first blog explores business at the heart of mission through the example of Lydia

God’s project manager - Nehemiah

The second in the series What might a Kingdom business look like? highlights the example of Nehemiah who prayed and planned ahead - and shows what godly project management could look like

A business empire that loses its way

Solomon’s narrative goes to the heart of a vital tension in Kingdom business, which is how we balance economic outcomes with kingdom progress

Employing the whole person

How the vineyard owner and David were ahead of their time in looking beyond the work done

What might a Kingdom business look like?

The final part of the series offers two ways to reflect on Lydia, Nehemiah, Solomon and David as exemplars in business

‘Our aim is to help participants learn peace-making skills’

Baptist minister and mediation trainer Joanna Williams introduces a five-session course she is hosting for anyone interested in transforming conflicts in a church setting – and beyond

Reaching people who are offline

New analysis indicates that almost half of over 65s are either unable to use the internet safely and successfully, or are not online at all. This has important implications for churches, writes Alex Drew - and here are some ideas to consider

Golden tears and beauty for ashes for survivors of sexual violence

Hannah Rose Thomas led trauma-healing art workshops around the world, before being invited to paint stunning portraits of the women she encountered. Her new book and exhibition - launching on International Women’s Day - help to tell their stories

'Seeing the Easter story brought to life is a dramatic and moving experience for everyone'

Have you ever experienced the Easter story through live theatre? This article by the Passion Trust highlights the power of a Passion Play - and several are taking place around the UK this Easter

Helping Baptist churches embrace the nations

2:19 is a charity that helps churches use English conversation classes and cafe initiatives to reach, welcome and share the gospel with speakers of other languages. CEO David Baldwin highlights three Baptist churches it has worked with

William Carey - more than the father of modern missions?

While he had his faults, Carey was an extraordinary man who believed that God's kingdom should transform all areas of culture, writes Mark Roques - and this had a huge impact in 19th century India

'The different threads in my life gradually combined in a new way'

When serving as a Baptist prison chaplain, Karen Haden saw first hand the power of stories. After illness struck, she took up writing – and now introduces her first historical crime novel. Baptists may recognise some of the characters...

Serving your community through lunches

With one third of children in the UK growing up in poverty and many families struggling with loneliness, isolation, and mental health challenges, TLG Make Lunch provides a tool that enables churches to offer practical help and build relationships

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