The Baptist Union of Scotland is a network of over 150 churches across the length and breadth of Scotland. We are local churches who recognise that if we are to fulfil the commission Jesus has given his disciples, it is better to work together than continue alone.
We are a relational network who support one another through prayer and encouragement. We share resources and experience in mission. We equip and accredit leaders. We work together to develop vision and ensure legal compliance.
Find out about our wide range of events throughout the year, we’d love to see you there…
We are called to be a network of prayer, for one another and the nation of Scotland…
We offer a range of opportunities across the year including courses, seminars…
Explore our range of resources including podcasts, publications and more…
Prayer Opportunities 2025
This year we have some really exciting opportunities for powerful prayer gatherings together as a family of Scottish Baptist churches. Check out what’s happening, we would love to gather as many as possible as we seek God and pray for Increase for our nation in these various ways:
A Call to Increase
The vision of the Scottish Baptist Union at this time is summed up in the word Increase: join us in exploring what that means and looks like for us across our network. All versions are available to download here.
INVEST: one year// life long impact
INVEST is a brand new year-long discipleship and development programme, designed to help young adults grow in their faith, explore their calling, and gain practical ministry experience in their local context!
Through retreats, one-to-one coaching, and group learning, participants will develop in confidence, character, and calling.
There are flexible pathways to choose from- Worship, Leadership, Youth Work, and Evangelism – making it ideal for those studying, working, or already involved in church life.
If you are, or know, a young adult who might love this opportunity, please just get in touch, we’d love to explore this with you and see where God is leading.
Applications are now open!
Canopy 2026, with Andrew Ollerton
Canopy 2026: SAVE THE DATE!
We are delighted to confirm that planning for Canopy 2026 is well underway, where we will be joined by our main speaker, Dr Andrew Ollerton.
Andrew is a well-known theologian and author and we are so pleased he will be sharing with us at Canopy, our national summer gathering!
A number of BUS churches included Canopy as part of their church family weekend together, so we hope this Save the Date allows you plenty of time to start planning and get those mini-buses booked!
Tickets will go on sale in November!
Church Planting
Have you been wondering what all this talk about church planting is? Has God stirred you about church planting, but you don’t know what the next steps should be? Is your church looking to Increase through church planting?
Well, the good news is we have a course for you, in partnership with Forge Scotland. Join us and explore your call…
Click here to find out all about it, we’d love you to get involved!
Podcasts
Check out this fresh new series of podcasts hosted by Glenn Innes and Lisa Holmes!
Explore what Healthy Leadership looks like, with an inspiring and experienced range of guests and some fascinating conversations!
Our vision is to see Increase in all our churches around the country, through three strategic priorities:
Prayer
defining ourselves as a prayer network
Planting Churches
investing in new congregations, revitalisations and innovative new churches
Developing Pathways
for training and equipping church planters and evangelistic leaders