by Lyndsay Cameron-Ross | Oct 11, 2023 | eConnect, News
FROM SMALL ACORNS Fifty years ago in a small Sunday School class in Carluke Baptist Church, a man called Ian planted a seed. Ian was my Sunday School teacher. The seed he faithfully planted, like a small acorn, took root and began to grow. Fast forward fifty years,...
by Lyndsay Cameron-Ross | Oct 11, 2023 | eConnect, News
‘Through the pouring rain, we gathered in Inchinnan, just outside Glasgow, from around the country to begin a year-long journey of learning about Church Planting. Our first Baptist Union of Scotland cohort to join our training partnership with Forge Scotland...
by Lyndsay Cameron-Ross | Oct 11, 2023 | eConnect, News
Well almost from the furthest south to the furthest north, & from west to east in one month – gathering together across our churches to worship & pray together remembering that though the seeds we are planting in prayer may feel as small as a mustard...
by Lyndsay Cameron-Ross | Sep 14, 2023 | eConnect, News
The September heatwave seems to have passed, maybe officially leaving summer behind, and I have noticed the phrase ‘September Mental Load’ being mentioned over coffees, and explored on social media. As courses begin, church clubs start up again, volunteers...
by Lyndsay Cameron-Ross | Aug 30, 2023 | eConnect, News
The Unquenchable Fire, by Rev John Greenshields Many of you will know John from his time in ministry and in his role here at BUS before retiring, and we are pleased to share that he has recently published a third devotional book, drawing on the writings of Dr. Luke. ...
by Lyndsay Cameron-Ross | Aug 30, 2023 | eConnect, News, Younger Generation
Graham Meiklejohn from the Scottish Baptist College has an insightful chat with Paul Beautyman, before the launch of the new Youth and Community course… “In September 2023 the Scottish Baptist College is launching a new stream in our degree programme...
by Lyndsay Cameron-Ross | Aug 2, 2023 | eConnect, News
Asking Better Questions of the Bible: Bible Day Conference by Andrew Clarke Exploring the Bible together as communities of believers lies at the very heart of our identity as Baptists. It is embedded in our historic, Scottish Declaration of Principle. The more I...
by Lyndsay Cameron-Ross | Mar 31, 2023 | eConnect, News
Nine years ago Meghan Gregory from Hamilton Baptist trained and began working with YWAM Orlando, and at the beginning of 2023 she returned to Glasgow leading a team of young people age 17-30 on a two month missions trip, to serve local Baptist churches and surrounding...
by Lyndsay Cameron-Ross | Mar 31, 2023 | eConnect, News
Connect Interview: ‘Conversations by the Sea. Reflections on Discipleship, Ministry and Mission’ by Andrew Rollinson Andrew, Congratulations on the publishing of your new book! The title is already calling me to head to the beach for a hot cuppa and a blanket to...
by Lyndsay Cameron-Ross | Mar 31, 2023 | eConnect, News
Young people receive all kinds of information and messages regarding relationships, sexuality, gender and health, and one of the controversial discussions spotlighted in the media recently is around what is being taught in schools. Steve McLeister, who is an elder at...
