A couple of weeks ago I commented on a thread on Facebook touching on the proposed changes in the Baptist Union’s Ministerial Recognition Rules (“MRR”). I was commenting from the perspective of someone who opposes the change. After the discussion… Read More »7 Reasons to Oppose the Change in MRR
Much has, and will no doubt also be written, in contribution to the debate on human sexuality and how this relates to the Baptist Together family. This short paper is merely an attempt to show that the traditional view of… Read More »Contribution to the debate about human sexuality in the Baptist Union
Language is powerful. Our intentional choice of words and their combination can simultaneously give insight into our view points and influence the points of view of others. At times language choice has changed over time to try and put across… Read More »The Power and Use of Language (Part 1): I am an affirming Baptist
It seems that in the Christian debate around same-sex marriage it is assumed by some that I will naturally be on the affirming side because I am a woman and a pastor. Why, you may ask, is that relevant? I… Read More »Because I’m a woman
‘What’s the point, they’ll do what they want anyway’ ‘Our church cannot see why we are even in the Baptist Union’ ‘There is a general drift towards liberalism’. These represent the three most common comments I have received over the… Read More »Why should I engage with the BU consultation?
The Declaration of Principle and the Baptist Way of Being Church The Declaration of Principle (DoP) is the basis of the Baptist Union of Great Britain (BU). It is in large part a description of aspects of the Baptist understanding… Read More »Baptist Ecclesiology and the National Accreditation of Ministers
The Baptist Union’s Declaration of Principle (DoP), the basis of our union, is a very significant statement, and it deserves our commitment and respect. Its three clauses draw extensively on Scripture, including Matthew 28.19, John 1.14, 1 Corinthians 15.3 –… Read More »The Declaration of Principle and Biblical Interpretation with Notes on Same-Sex Marriage*
An Open Appeal to my Brothers and Sisters, and Leaders in our Baptist Union I love being a Baptist, and I love the diversity of Evangelicals, Liberals, and even some high church Baptists and Catholic Baptists in our midst. Unfortunately,… Read More »Downgrading the Cross: