How not to reinvent the wheel
'How not to re-invent the wheel' is a way in which churches can talk to one another.
Baptist Churches operate independently but often try the same type of projects as they work out their mission. In this section, you can read about the experiences of others, contact them for further advice if necessary, and contribute your own story.
If you've tried something we don't yet have in this section, please contact ruth.whiter@webassoc.org.uk, and we can send you a short list of questions which will help you structure your report.
Welton's Big Top Festival
Welton Baptist Church ran the 'Big Top Festival' every year between 2001 and 2007. It has been relaunched in 2009 as NFest. Here Paul Evans, who runs the festival, talks about why they did it, and gives us a picture of what this mammoth event involves.
Download the full story as a pdf file here
Solar Power Story
Ray Hart, Counterslip Baptist Church, Bristol
Many churches, groups, and individuals are now becoming interested in using solar power to cut energy bills and do their bit for the environment. Ray Hart, a deacon at Counterslip Baptist Church, was thinking, experimenting, and innovating with solar power several years ago, when many of us in the church still had a tendency to sideline 'green' issues. Here's a taste of his story and some opportunities to access training and equipment.
Download the full story as a pdf file here
'Jellie Tots'
The story of a new Toddler Group at Lawrence Weston Baptist Church.
In 2005 Westbury on Trym Baptist Church, after prayerfully considering planting a church somewhere locally decided instead to release me, their Associate Minister for a day and a half each week to explore the possibility of God doing new things at this little church on a large urban council housing estate just five miles away.
Download the full story as a pdf file here
Cafe Church
West End Baptist Church, Westbury, Wilts.
For the past three years or so we have run a Cafe Church Service on the first Sunday morning of several months during the year: normally February, April; July; October and a Christmas Special in December. These services last for about 90 minutes, which include a 10-15 minute coffee break in the middle.
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Holiday at Home
By Robbie Starling at Counterslip Baptist Church, Bristol
At the time the fellowship was being asked to look at ways of making an effect on the Community, our Home group were keen to embark upon setting up a "Holiday at Home" for the over 60's, both in and outside the church fellowship. Our first time proved very successful and has since been repeated together with other events being held at Easter and Christmas.
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