A beautiful endeavour? EBA recently hosted a day to enable church leaders to consider how they might enable a conversation in their church around issues relating to same sex relationships. The day (held four times across the EBA) was facilitated by Rev Steve Elmes, who has led his own church in having this conversation and written several books on the subject. The latest, A Beautiful Endeavour, is intended to be a resource for churches that are engaging in conversations on this sensitive subject and provided the focus for the second half of the day. The first part of the day was spent exploring some of the different cultural, scientific and biblical perspectives on same sex attraction and relationships. The day was intended to be a conversation starter and illustrate how a conversation could take place in local churches rather than being a teaching session on ‘what the Bible says about…’ …
Safeguarding training at Level 2 and Level 3 proves to be one of the Associations most popular events Confirmed dates for 2020. (if you are interested in hosting a training event then please get in touch) Level 2 and Level 3 8 February, Earls Hall Baptist Church, Southend on Sea 28 March, Burlington Baptist Church, Ipswich 28 March, Eastwood Baptist Church, Essex 2 May, Great Shelford Free Church, Cambs Level 2 Courses only 3 March, Gamlingay Baptist Church 31 October, Clare Baptist Church Places are limited for each course so early booking is suggested. Fees are £10 per person per level. Those attending a combined course and staying all day are required to bring their own lunch. Please book with Hayley at secretary@easternbaptist.org.uk
Baptist Insurance Company Baptist Insurance – experts in church and home insurance Baptist Insurance has been insuring Baptist churches since 1905 and is now the market leader in the field. The company provides insurance and risk management advice for churches, as well as offering home insurance for Baptists Ministers, church volunteers and church members. As part of your Church Insurance cover, Baptist Insurance provides churches with a free survey and valuation service from a dedicated Risk Management Surveyor. You can watch a video on the website and find out why this free service from Baptist Insurance exists, why churches need to be surveyed periodically and what happens both during and after the survey. In addition, the Baptist Insurance website also includes a wide range of materials and resources, and a series of guides to help you understand your insurance cover, legal liabilities and types of insurance cover you might need. The guides answer the most …
Home Mission is all about helping Baptist churches and individuals to reach their mission potential and bring the love of God to their communities. It is the Baptist family purse, and each year our Union has an appeal to raise money for Home Mission. To help churches understand more about the breadth of Home Mission-supported activity, EBA has produced a video. We join Upson Downs Baptist Church Meeting, which has been going on for quite a while. Just as they think they are making progress Mr Grenville-Stubbs raises his hand… The YouTube link is You can alternatively download a zipped folder from here https://easternbaptistassociation.box.com/s/cx927pms1buu189piv6wqvslbldu17ha that contains two different video formats and also the video embedded in a PowerPoint.
