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ADVENT DEVOTION 3 - A GIFT Our third devotion comes from @emm_twigg92 of @uptonvalebaptistchurch reflecting that sometimes we feel insignificant or not seen by God. Emily reassures us that God has a plan and a purpose for each of us, that he loves us, and that he has good gifts for us. To view all the advent videos click here https://www.swbaptists.org.uk/advent2023/ To pray with us daily during advent click here https://www.swbaptists.org.uk/.../11/27/advent-prayers-2023/ A massive thanks to @thefuelcast for their expertise and time in producing these devotions!
8th December 2023
ADVENT PRAYERS DAY 8 Pray for all young people this Advent. That as they celebrate, shop & study they are kept safe in every way. Pray for them to hear the still, small voice of God amongst the busyness and noise. To see all the prayers so far, click here https://buff.ly/47z3xMb To view our advent devotionals so far , click here https://buff.ly/3N3gDJI
8th December 2023
ADVENT PRAYERS DAY 7 Pray for all children this Advent as they hear the Christmas story. Give them a wonder to consider what it means that Jesus was a real baby and the Son of God. To see all the prayers so far, click here https://buff.ly/47z3xMb To view our advent devotionals so far , click here https://buff.ly/3N3gDJI
7th December 2023
ADVENT DEVOTION 2 - THE YOUNG MARY Next up is the brilliant Glenda Chadwick-Down who reminds us that God chose a young teenager to be arguably the most important person in the life of Jesus. Are we helping young people be ready to hear from God, like Mary was, and rise to challenges? Check it out now! To view all the advent videos click here https://www.swbaptists.org.uk/advent2023/ To pray with us daily during advent click here https://www.swbaptists.org.uk/.../11/27/advent-prayers-2023/ A massive thanks to @thefuelcast for their expertise and time in producing these devotions!
6th December 2023
Wonderful to be with Ashill BC today to lead the Induction Service of Ali Tinson as their new Minister. The service was followed by a Christmas party with the church’s 3C’s group - lots of fun & laughter! #SWBAfamily #celebration
6th December 2023
ADVENT PRAYERS DAY 6 Pray that this Christmas season many will respond to the greatest message of love this world has ever seen in the gift of Jesus, and begin lifelong journeys of discipleship. To see all the prayers so far, click here https://buff.ly/47z3xMb To view our advent devotionals so far , click here https://buff.ly/3N3gDJI
6th December 2023
ADVENT PRAYERS DAY 5 Pray for our Ministers-in-Training and our Interns in the SWBA, that we might be inspired by them and seek to support them as they further explore their calling to ministry. To see all the prayers so far, click here https://buff.ly/47z3xMb To view our advent devotionals so far , click here https://buff.ly/3N3gDJI
5th December 2023
ADVENT DEVOTION 1 - WAITING The first devotion is here! Nigel Manges kicks off the South West Baptist Association advent devotions series. Check it out now! To view the FULL video and all other advent videos click here https://www.swbaptists.org.uk/advent2023/ To pray with us daily during advent click here https://www.swbaptists.org.uk/blog/2023/11/27/advent-prayers-2023/ A massive thanks to The Fuelcast for their expertise and time in producing these devotions!
4th December 2023
Filming for the @thefuelcast advent devotions continues this week! Watch this space for all the devotions coming between now and the new year!
4th December 2023
ADVENT PRAYERS DAY 4 Pray for our wider Baptist family as together we seek to support, resource and spur each other on in our witness for Christ through prayer, personal contact, and our finances. To see all the prayers so far, click here https://buff.ly/47z3xMb To view our advent devotionals so far , click here https://buff.ly/3N3gDJI https://www.swbaptists.org.uk/blog/2023/11/27/advent-prayers-2023/
4th December 2023
ADVENT PRAYERS DAY 3 Pray for our smaller churches as they use their limited resources to faithfully demonstrate and proclaim the Good News of Jesus. To see all the prayers so far, click here https://buff.ly/47z3xMb To view our advent devotionals so far , click here https://buff.ly/3N3gDJI
3rd December 2023
ADVENT PRAYER DAY 2 Pray for our chaplains in the armed forces, healthcare, education, prisons, sport and other sectors – that they are given wisdom to be the ears, eyes and mouth of Jesus in often the most challenges of circumstances. To see all the prayers so far, click here https://buff.ly/47z3xMb To view our advent devotionals so far , click here https://buff.ly/3N3gDJI
2nd December 2023
ADVENT PRAYER DAY 1 Pray for our SWBA pioneers who are engaging with communities who have little or no Christian witness.
1st December 2023
November 2023 E-News Check out Novembers E-news and catch up on all that has been happening across the Association! Click here https://buff.ly/3NaOj85
1st December 2023
A fun time filming with Amy, Elise and Tim at @saltashbaptist as they share some inspiring ideas for hearing the voice of children and young people in church life.
1st December 2023
ADVENT PRAYERS 2023 Join with us for 24 days of prayer across advent for the #swba family Daily prayers will be posted on all social channels and on our website To view the website page click here https://buff.ly/47z3xMb
28th November 2023
The first of two days of filming for our Advent devotions series in partnership with @thefuelcast . Loving the contributions from different voices from across the South West Baptist Association! Look out for these x3 weekly devotions from 1st December… #Advent #fuelcast #partnership
27th November 2023
THIS WEEK This week we are praying for @hopebaptistplymouth and Paignton Baptist Church
27th November 2023
Almost a full house at Torrington BC this morning! Such a blessing to walk with churches over years and see how God is at work amongst us… #SWBAfamily #Luke5 #catchingpeople #missionofGod
26th November 2023
Ready for the final session at the @youthscape National Youth Ministry Weekend with some of the amazing cyf leaders from the #SWBA. It’s been inspiring, challenging & great time of meeting with others. #NYMW23
26th November 2023
WHEN LEADING IS DIFFICULT - PART 2: I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH When others see and experience Church, is it a living and vibrant community of love and faith? Lynn Green of @baptistuniongb asks if there's a possibility that our churches have been created for a purpose that is not being fulfilled https://buff.ly/3unGuoQ
26th November 2023
WHEN LEADING IS DIFFICULT - PART 1: I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS Lynn Green of @baptistuniongb reflects on the difficulties that come with leadership. What are the challenges and setbacks you are facing right now? The promise of Jesus is that he is always with us, so let us trust and rest in his presence Watch Now: https://buff.ly/3FYepXX
25th November 2023
Great to be at Fivehead Baptist Church this morning, to share in innovative plans for a new approach to Sunday Morning Youth Work. Do pray for Debs & Sarah in their preparation & planning.
24th November 2023
Have you seen this month's Welly Boot Church from @watchetbaptist all about Water? Put your wellies on and go jump in a puddle or splash in a stream, as we thank God for the water we have and think about how we use this precious resource 🌊🙏 #water #wellybootchurch
24th November 2023
Great to be @baptistcollegebristol with the Ministers in Training (here & the Exeter Hub), the Discipleship Makers & the CYF students - it’s a full house! Today we’re looking Adolescent Development & Engaging Young People with the Bible…
22nd November 2023
THIS WEEK This week we are praying for Hooe Baptist Church Plymouth and Preston Baptist Church, Paignton.
20th November 2023
So encouraging to be with Montacute BC this morning and to see their newly developed community area - great vision, lots of work, but a wonderful use of this beautiful building… #partneringtogether #SWBAfamily
19th November 2023
What is it like to be captivated by our God - to have our interest and attention held by him? Download Andy Hunter's Presence Project App or learn more about the Presence Project here https://buff.ly/2VxZQBQ Watch now https://buff.ly/3QWGXqX
18th November 2023
So good to meet up with our INVEST interns today! Please pray for them as they settle into new routines in their placement and their studies… #INVEST #internship @swymming
16th November 2023
JOB ALERT Urban Expression are advertising for 2 x part -time coordinators covering either Northern England or London & South- West. Find out more here https://buff.ly/3FYEshz
14th November 2023
NEXT WEEK!! T�he 2023 Annual Lecture by the Centre for Anabaptist Studies will be given by Dr Fran Porter, with the title 'Why Women Doing Theology Matters for Everyone: Sexual Violence, Tainted Legacies, and the Integrity of Anabaptist Theology'. Ministers are more than welcome to join a number of others watching at the SWBA offices in Wonford from 10:45am and discussion afterwards. Sign up here https://buff.ly/46OY8jy ONLINE | 22ND NOVEMBER 2023 | FREE
14th November 2023
Church Leader Parenting Course A brilliant resource looking at and discussing the challenges of parenting whilst being in church leadership or married to someone who is. Read more and sign up here https://buff.ly/49C0Yuf ONLINE | BEGINS 9th JAN 2024 | FREE
13th November 2023
THIS WEEK This week we are praying for Honiton Family Church and Roselands Community Church
13th November 2023
FUELCAST Do you find mission to be something that's daunting, and maybe even a bit intimidating? Peter Morden of @BristolBaptist considers how the disciples did too, and yet they, and we, have the reassurance of Jesus' authority https://buff.ly/3SofPCw
11th November 2023
HEARTS AND MINDS CONFERENCE 2024 Hearts and Minds is an annual day conference sponsored by @bristolbaptistcollege , Cardiff Baptist College , and @regentsparkcollegeox , Oxford . It is designed to create a hospitable space for Baptists to think and talk about theology together. To submit a paper email paynterh@bristol-baptist.ac.uk by 1st May 2024 To register email reception@bristol-baptist.ac.uk by 1st June 2024
7th November 2023
EXTERNAL EVENT - HOMELESS BY THE SEA Join @coastalexpression for this FREE online event tonight as Pam Davies of Southend City Baptist Church (57 West) as she shares about her creative community and homeless drop in. ONLINE | FREE Join Zoom Meeting https://buff.ly/40sHxjw... Meeting ID: 873 3509 4714 Passcode: 488122
6th November 2023
THIS WEEK This week we are praying for Hemyock Baptist Church and Pinhoe Road Baptist Church
6th November 2023
Great to be speaking and sharing at @uptonvalebaptistchurch today! If your not local you can watch online too 🙂
5th November 2023
Are you an intern or trainee in a Baptist context? We’re excited to invite you to the first Interns’ Gathering of this academic year! Join us on Zoom on Tuesday, 7th Nov from 6-7:30pm. This is a great opportunity to connect with interns across Baptist Union, share experiences and be encouraged. Contact Isabella on isenior@baptist.org.uk or @baptistyoungleaders (instagram) for more information and the Zoom meeting details.
4th November 2023
When you face difficulty, do you find that the well-meaning words of friends aren't enough? Jim Thomas of SCBA reminds us that we have a comforter who knows what we're going through, and sends more strength as our labours increase https://buff.ly/479trpl
4th November 2023
So good to spend time with these legends this week studying Radical Discipleship through the history of the church… so encouraging! Cheering you all on @swymming ! #radical #discipelship #reformation #95theses #smyth #helwys
3rd November 2023
JOB ALERT @baptistchurchkilmington are looking for a CYF lead for their church For more information click here https://buff.ly/3SlIt7m
3rd November 2023
Brixham Baptist Church are hosting a brilliant workshop on Leading Public Worship For more information click here https://buff.ly/3SoaRWw
2nd November 2023
Do you desire more humility in your life and leadership? Fierce Humility looks at the humble yet fierce leadership of Jesus in the Gospels. Discover practical ways to be strong but humble before God and others so that you can be equipped to lead counter culturally. This book can be used to work through as a leadership team/housegroups etc... with discussion/reflection questions at the end of each chapter. Order your copy today or take advantage of our bundle offer - Buy 5 for the price of 4 - https://buff.ly/3sbsuy1 @swymming
1st November 2023
Mike Sherburn of @watchetbaptist reflects on some harsh realities of what our faith has sometimes become. There's some challenges for us to seriously consider as we examine ourselves. Watch here - https://buff.ly/3QlvkIV
31st October 2023
Great to see our INVEST interns today; Leah at Ford Baptist, Camila at @dcbc_plymouth , Teubes at @uptonvalebaptistchurch and Brandon at @brixingtoncommunitychurch - welcome all! #SWBAfamily #INVEST
31st October 2023
OCTOBER 2023 E-NEWS Check out the latest news from around the Association! https://buff.ly/3MjDMHq
31st October 2023
JOB ALERT @centralba.org.uk and @easternbaptist are looking for a new safeguarding lead. For more information click here https://buff.ly/3QDUtyH
31st October 2023
THIS WEEK This week we are praying for Hatherleigh Community Church and @renew_wellbeing
30th October 2023
Great to be at Cafe Church at Newton St Petrock this morning. Such a lovely bunch of folks, talking together about what ‘partnering together for the gospel’ might look like for them. Every church service ought to start with croissants & pain au chocolate, and every church building ought to have a skittles alley! #SWBAfamily #ruralmission
29th October 2023
People in later life often have misconceptions about faith, Jesus, and his people. Alexandra Drew of @FaithinLater asks if we're taking the opportunity to reach out to the older generation with the Good News of Jesus https://buff.ly/3FuRmUj
28th October 2023
SAFEGUARDING TRAINING There is still time to sign up for our safeguarding training for churches across the South West. To find out more click here https://buff.ly/3S6Wt4K
26th October 2023
PREPARE - FEED - SUSTAIN //RADICAL DISCIPLESHIP The next module in this excellent training programme. Join Rev Dr Tim Welch for 2 sessions on radical discipleship Sign up here https://buff.ly/454OAQ7 HYBRID | 11TH NOV & 2ND DEC | EXETER | £30 / £60 PER MODULE
25th October 2023
Are you an intern or trainee? We’re excited to invite you to the 1st Interns’ Gathering of this academic year! Join us on 7 Nov 6-7:30pm. This is an opportunity to connect with interns, share experiences and be encouraged. Contact Isabella on isenior@baptist.org.uk for more info… http:isenior@baptist.org.uk
25th October 2023
In the busyness of life we can sometimes overlook things. @TheHannahFH of @FHDigitalUK asks you to take a few moments to think about the wonderful creative gifts that God has given you - immerse yourself in them, and enjoy using them. Watch here- https://buff.ly/3tBXgQV
24th October 2023
If you haven't been on the SWBA website for a while, then we have made some changes! Loads of helpful content, church maps, videos, resources and much more Check it out now!! https://buff.ly/498SVF2
24th October 2023
THIS WEEK This week we are praying for Halwill Baptist Church, Station Road, Halwill Junction and Roundswell Baptist Church
23rd October 2023
A great ‘Welly Boot Church’ for the Autumn from @watchetbaptist … #forestchurch #SWBAfamily
22nd October 2023
THE REALITY OF MISSION Mission can be messy. Morden of @BristolBaptist explores the nitty-gritty reality of mission. Just as the disciples experienced, we can find it difficult too, though We shouldn't be put off when it is hard, as Jesus is still with us Check out the video here https://buff.ly/3rWgXlR
20th October 2023
BELONGING SERIES | CHURCH MEMBERSHIP If you weren't able to make the webinar on Belonging and Church Community, you can now see the recording on our video channel. Check it out here https://buff.ly/3txN8IY
20th October 2023

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