‘From Small Acorns’, by Glen Cartwright
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,...
First Church Planting Program Launched!
'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...
Increase Gatherings: from a mustard seed…
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 seed - in...
The September Mental Load: how is yours?
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 re-shuffle,...
The Unquenchable Fire; a new book by Rev John Greenshields
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. ...
Paul Beautyman’s new role leading SBC Youth and Community course
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 specialising in...
Asking Better Questions of the Bible
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...
‘God is Moving in Scotland’, YWAM & Hamilton Baptist
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...
‘Conversations by the Sea’; Book Launch by Andrew Rollinson
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...
Relationships, Sexuality & the Scottish Curriculum
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...
Refresh and Retreat: Reflections
In March the BUS hosted our first Refresh and Retreat opportunity for ministers and those working for church leadership teams, at Airth Castle Hotel. This was a significant time to gather as leaders and Jonathan, Dawn and Josh share their reflections of their...
SBLPA Annual Conference Invite, with Andy Bannister
The Scottish Baptist Lay Preachers' Association is made up of a network of ordinary Christian men and women who are members of Scottish Baptist churches across our nation, who have been called by God to preach His Word. The Association exists to provide mentoring,...
Church Planting Taster Course
Have you been wondering what all this talk about church planting is? Perhaps you have a wee inkling toward church planting and want to think about it more? Has God stirred you about church planting, but you don’t know what the next steps should be? Is your church...
Menopause Masterclasses at Stirling Baptist
In Scotland, approx 400,000 women are of menopausal age and most women will experience menopausal symptoms in a variety of ways. For some, these may be severe and have a large impact on their lives; these symptoms can include memory loss, insomnia, anxiety,...
Kook Skool at Pollok Baptist
By Rev Dave Murray, Associate Pastor at Pollok Baptist "Welcome to our Kook Skool, the only one of its kind in the UK. Jesus is often found sitting down, eating and engaging with people sharing life moments. These organic life moments we see in scripture have...
Spiritual Growth, the Seaside and Sweet Treats…
"We can’t believe we are mid-way through our 2022/23 Training Hub course! Over the last four months eight trainees have been embarking on a discipleship journey. The group is made up of young adults working, interning, or serving in their local churches across...