Scottish Baptist Lay Preachers Association

Scottish Baptist Theological Society are aiming to host a special day on Saturday August 14th, 10am-4pm at Bristo Baptist Church , Edinburgh looking at Baptist identity and practice in the light of ‘building missional relationships’ (the key phrase used by our new General Director at the Residential Council.)  It will be a day that prepares us for [...]

The July Connect includes information about the step out missions taking place this summer and more.

“I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority. So if I come, I will bring up what he is doing, talking wicked nonsense against us. And not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers, and also stops those who want to [...]

The Faith Mission Convention will be taking place this coming week from Tuesday (29th) to Sunday 4th July when the speakers will be Sandy Roger; Partick Johnstone and David Jackman. The full list of speakers and bios can be found here. The week is described on the Faith Mission as ” An opportunity for fellowship [...]

Andrew Young (Fraserburgh) (Philippians 2:1-4) The church at Philippi was in general a happy one.  When Paul was imprisoned in far-off Rome, one thing that encouraged him was the thought of his dear friends at Philippi.  However, he did have some concerns.  There was some bickering and in-fighting going on.  There was a real danger [...]

Graham Kinloch (Bearsden) Just what is the church?  Many would claim it is a relic of a bygone era, something which can only hark back to days of former glory, now sadly gone.  An institution which has nothing to offer the world which cannot be attained elsewhere, without the associated boredom.   Indeed, how can a [...]

Here is a review on a Fictional book entitled “Who Stole my Church?” which explores the real life issue of a church looking to go into the 21st Century. It ties in nicely with our current theme “Relic or Relevance” which seeks to explore this whole issue. You can view the book review here.

Some years ago we had the privilege of attending an Induction Service in Ness Parish Church in the Island of Lewis.   The service commenced at 7.30 pm and finished at around 10 pm.   During that time we had Psalms sung in Gaelic and in ‘English with no music.   The singing was heavenly – these people [...]

Trevor May (Denny) Some Thoughts on John 3 The gospel narrative about Nicodemus in chapter 3 of John’s Gospel is in sharp contrast to all that has gone before in the 2nd chapter of John’s Gospel.   Nicodemus’s encounter with Jesus illustrates the type of faith that is generated by and built upon something other than [...]

Martyn Link (Central Dundee) reflects on Calvin and his reflections on the church. Martyn proves that Calvin has something to say as we consider the theme of the church being relevant or relic. To see the original article that Martyn did  please see his blog Book 4 Chapter 1 Section 1-29 If there is one issue [...]