 Church Membership is explained and simply in a leaflet that can be found below called 'Church Membership'. Larger and longer leaflets are available from the Baptist Union of Great Britain. PowerPoint presentation used in a talk given by Paul Revill to the newly accredited ministers' conference, January 7th 2015. Also a word document containing a list and summary of forty spiritual disciplines. (See Below) Guidance for inviting visiting preachers "Receiving the ministry of visiting preachers is a privilege and a wonderful expression of our fellowship across the churches. It is a great opportunity for mutual encouragement and support. Obviously, we trust that the visiting preacher will lead the worship and minister the Word in a way that will build up the fellowship, but the receiving church can also encourage the preacher. Clearly this happens during the visit, but it begins with the help and guidance given well before the date of the service. Often, but not always, this is done by the Church Secretary." Above is a short extract from Guidance for inviting visiting preachers, an NBA leaflet produced by the NBA Ministry Group. (see below)Facing a Pastoral Vacancy When a minster moves, a church faces considerable challenges about how it moves into a new phase of life and prepares to search for a new minister. 'Facing a Pastoral Vacancy' is designed to help a church think through the issues and consider the way forward. To download this valuable resource, please click on the link below. There is also a brief document below called 'Settlement Process'. Moderators for Churches There are two documents below relating to the role of a moderator in a Baptist Church. One is 'Moderator' which is a brief guide for the church. There is 'Being a Moderator' which is for the person considering the role. Bible Commentaries for Preachers Choosing a Bible commentary is in many ways a very personal matter; what suits one will not suit another. Attached below is a list of Bible commentaries for use by preachers which has been compiled by Derek Tidball. To download, click on the link below. |
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