In this article I will consider the principle of integrity in ministry and why adhering to that integrity strictly prohibits persons participating in same sex relationships from holding the office of ordained/accredited ministry within our Baptists Together network of churches. … Read More »Ministerial Integrity
The Issue The Baptist Union has circulated a survey about sexuality: The specific issue under discussion is as follows: Our current Ministerial Recognition Rules for Accredited Ministers are clear that any sexual activity outside of heterosexual marriage is deemed gross… Read More »Homosexuality and Christian Ministers
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
Like many people in Baptist networks and beyond, I am concerned about the present state of the churches in the UK. This is not because they are not full of wonderful and committed people – many of them clearly are.… Read More »My Hopes for the Church as Future President of Baptists Together
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:
and a Note on its Implications for those called to Accredited Ministry with Baptists Together While it is true that the Bible contains references to many different forms of marriage, the New Testament advocates only one. In particular, when he… Read More »Towards a Biblical Theology of Marriage: