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Seniors Ministry in a Pandemic
I could be biased, but of all the groups of people to minister among, I think I’ve got the best one. Since 2019 it’s been my privilege to be the Ministry Team Leader for Senior Adults at Clevedon Baptist Church. At CBC we call Seniors those who have had 70 or more...

Marks of a Growing Church: Taking Risks
Part 6 in our series from Alex Harris in which he helps us to explore the seven marks common to churches experiencing growth. Taking Risks Missed the first five? Catch up here.

Marks of a Growing Church: Evangelists
Part 5 in our series from Alex Harris in which he helps us to explore the seven marks common to churches experiencing growth. Evangelists Missed the first four? Catch up here.

Marks of a Growing Church: Leaders
Part 4 in our series from Alex Harris in which he helps us to explore the seven marks common to churches experiencing growth. Leaders Missed the first three? Catch up here.

Rooting Church Planting in the Story of God
Church planting is a practice that has long existed in the Christian church; indeed it is as old as the church itself. The narrative of Acts records for us how early Christian communities are formed. Christian communities are formed as people respond to the Gospel. As...

Marks of a Growing Church: Vision
Part 3 in our series from Alex Harris in which he helps us to explore the seven marks common to churches experiencing growth. Vision Missed the first two? Catch up here.

Marks of a Growing Church: Preaching
Part 2 in our series from Alex Harris in which he helps us to explore the seven marks common to churches experiencing growth. Preaching Missed the first one? Catch up here.

Marks of a Growing Church: Prayer
We are delighted that from now onwards, we'll be sharing a monthly series of seven video blogs from Alex Harris, in which he shares with us seven marks of growing baptist churches. Here is a short introduction: ...and here is the first in the series Prayer

Marks of a Growing Church: Introduction
We are delighted that from April onwards, we'll be sharing a series of seven video blogs from Alex Harris, in which he shares with us seven marks of growing baptist churches. Here is a short introduction:

Seeds Of Hope: Adventures In Abbotswood
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11. This was the verse which was sent to me from a trusted Christian friend just before I made the bold decision to step...