The vision of the Baptist Union at this time is summed up in the word Increase. The vast majority of voices in our country are predicting the inevitable decline of the church and the absolute triumph of secularisation, but we believe God has given us a different word....
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A Home for Good in 2025?
One of the amazing charities that many of you in our Scottish Baptist churches have linked up with is Home for Good. Their Scotland Lead, Tamsyn Radmall, has worked as part of the team at Central Church, Edinburgh for several years, and very openly shares with us here...
We Took our Frustrations to God in Prayer…
Over the last few years we have been, as a network, pursuing God's call to Increase, but what do we do when there appears to be limited signs of growth or movement? Rev Dave Lazonby shares a story of encouragement from Newton Mearns Baptist Church, around the...
Training Hub Spring: 4 Exclusive Day Events!
📣 TRAINING HUB: BRAND NEW EVENTS for SPRING 2025! This Spring 2025 we invite you to join us for our brand new Training Hub Days! These 4 one-day training opportunities are an exciting way for young adults to engage in a dynamic day of teaching, worship, Q&A, small...
EA launches new course to help Christians talk about sexuality
EA launches new course to help Christians talk about sexuality The Evangelical Alliance has recently developed some new resources to support Christians talk about sexuality. Gavin Calver, CEO says: "In my role, one of the biggest issues we get asked about is human...
Where do you see Him?
A few weeks ago many of us were treated to the wonders of the Northern lights again as they danced across our Scottish skies (high fives to all of you also freezing in your pyjamas in the back garden!). It was a spectacular sight to behold as the heavens really did...
Baptisms in Glenrothes- and how God can even use Tik Tok!
We were so encouraged to hear about some recent baptisms at Glenrothes Baptist Church, and Rev Matthew Marshall, Pastor, has created a short video sharing all about them! From an 18 year old to a gentleman in his 70s and others in between, it is amazing to hear of how...
In Conversation with Graeme Duffin: Faith, Fame, and an Invitation
By Lyndsay Cameron-Ross As the longtime guitarist for the iconic Scottish band Wet Wet Wet, Graeme Duffin has enjoyed international success, but his journey has been deeply shaped by his faith. After a recent event at Dumfries Baptist Church Centre, Graeme is...
Canopy 2025- Save the Date!
📣 Save the Date! Canopy 2025 can now officially go in your diaries as we will be gathering again on Saturday 31st May 2025, at Denny High School, Falkirk! Keep an eye out for more information as we prepare to gather again as a family of Scottish Baptist churches for a...
Tracy’s Leap of Faith for BMS
Tracy Taylor, a member of Lochgilphead Baptist Church, took a huge leap of faith recently as she jumped out of a plane to raise funds and awareness for BMS! Tracy explained before the jump why she is passionate about BMS and supporting the work they do... BMS puts...