NBLC hosted two major conferences ‘back to back’ over the long weekend of 15th – 19th July.
Staff of Baptist theological colleges and seminaries from across Europe gathered to share in the Consortium of European Baptist Theological Schools (CEBTS), followed by EBTTC, the European Baptist Theological Teachers’ Conference, entitled: ‘Baptists Learning in Community: Cognitive and Non-cognitive Expressions of Identity’.
Discussions in the seminars
In a wide range of seminars, we looked at ‘Learning in Convictional Communities’, ‘Becoming Communities of Shalom’, and ‘Coaching students in the field’. A particularly powerful session was led by Michael Kißkalt from the German Seminary at Elstal on mission, and Richard and Anne opened the conference speaking about community learning at NBLC, its history, vision and practice. Discussion on all these issues went on late into the evenings.
Enjoying the seminars
After many weeks of drought, Manchester performed according to stereotype: it rained – a lot. A few intrepid participants still went on a spiritual journey around Manchester city centre arranged by Glen and first used in the Summer School, attending to the sights, sounds and people they encountered.
Richard and Lina (from Prague) in conversation
The major disappointment was not the weather but the fact that few participants from either Eastern or Southern Europe were able to join us: the UK is now an expensive place to visit, and we missed the interaction with colleagues living with very different challenges from our own. We hope a special fund will enable friends from these parts to attend the next conference in two years time, which is likely to be in Eastern Europe.
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Rev Dr Anne Phillips formally graduates
Dr Anne Phillips at her formal graduation
Dr Anne Phillips at her formal graduation
A year after being awarded her doctorate, Anne graduated formally at the ceremony in Manchester University’s Whitworth Hall in July. Her thesis was entitled:
Girls in transition,
self in relationship in early adolescence;
a study of girls aged 11-13, their faith and spiritual growth in Baptist churches.
She is now preparing the manuscript for publication.
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The Prophetic Voices Conference
Prophetic Voices day conference
Northern Baptist Learning Community and Luther King House are jointly sponsoring the Northern leg of the Voices From The Margins national tour. Roy Searle and Stuart Murray Williams will lead us as we look at what today’s church can learn from the prophetic voices of three radical church groups: Celtic Missionary Monasticism, Anabaptism and the contemporary movement known as New Monasticism. It promises to be a stimulating event. Click here to book. Download the pdf flyer (135 kb).
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Photos from the NBLC open day 2010
In the latest news section, you can see some of the photos from the NBLC open day, held in June.
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NBLC welcomes two new staff members
Gale Richards
Linda Hopkins
Northern Baptist Learning Community is delighted to announce the appointment of two new Regional Tutors, each post marking the start of a new venture for us. Gale Richards, Regional Tutor for HEBA, starts on August 1st 2010, and Linda Hopkins, Regional Tutor for NBA and NWBA, starts on September 1st 2010. More information here.
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Introducing the Buk…
Isaiah 58:6
The Buk is a visual resource for spiritual reflection that anyone can use or contribute to. It is an online illuminated Bible (www.thebuk.co.uk) where Bible verses are reflected on visually with either photographs, artwork or video. It is a community driven project, where anyone can contribute images created by themselves. Images can be sent on their own for the Buk community to reflect on, or with a verse(s) already decided on. Or the Buk can simply be viewed by anyone for spiritual reflection, be it personal or for use with groups or in worship. Continues here>>>
Galatians 1:6-7
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In Partnership with Blackley Baptist Church And The Yorkshire Baptist Association
Working together to provide opportunities for Christian Learning through the Together in Mission and Ministry (TiMM) programme.
These modules are aimed at equipping and developing skills and confidence, for people serving in the local church. The TiMM course is designed to meet the needs of those who are working towards BU accreditation as a Lay Preacher or Pastor but each module is also suitable for anyone wishing to explore a particular area of interest.
More details here>>>
Northern Baptist Learning Community working in partnership with the Baptist Union of Great Britain East Midland, Heart of England, Northern, North West and Yorkshire Baptist Associations Luther King House Educational Trust Southern North West Training Partnership Registered Company No 573403 : Registered Charity No 1108216 Northern Baptist Learning Community (NBLC) was formerly known as Northern Baptist College.
