Yorkshire Baptist Association

16/06/2026

Pray that churches across Europe and the Middle East would bring light to their countries. Pray for the many Baptist Unions seeking to welcome newly arrived migrants.

16/06/2026

We'll be posting separately information about several short courses due to start in the autumn at St. Hild. Would you like to expand your knowledge of the Bible in context? Further details and booking information can be found here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bible-in-context-short-course-tickets-1989305770109?aff=oddtdtcreator

16/06/2026

For anyone who may be interested and gifted in creative writing; this could be the opportunity for you!

Are you a CREATIVE WRITER & would like to work in CHURCH COMMUNICATIONS?
We have an opportunity available to join our Comms team as Creative Writing & Communications Support!

Closing date for applications is 9am on 10 July
To express your interest, please send a current copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in the role to Rachel Stone, HR and Safeguarding Team Leader, at [email protected]

Read the job description here 👉 https://ow.ly/l18s50Zb7b4

10/06/2026

Summer events not only bring opportunities to fundraise, they also give you the chance to raise awareness of your church within the wider community.

Baptist Insurance share useful ideas and insights to help your church plan for summer. Find some inspirational points of interest here: https://www.baptist-insurance.co.uk/church-fundraising/event-ideas-spring-summer/

09/06/2026

An interesting article about a book co-authored by Roy Searle appears in the BU TOGETHER MAGAZINE.

Dwelling, Discerning & Exploring
We’re in a new context, a change of era – and that means discerning where God is moving in our neighbourhoods, and then taking risks to join in, says Roy Searle

Read the full article here 👉 https://ow.ly/I8MK50YW0Iz OR with the TOGETHER MAGAZINE button in our linktree

08/06/2026

The Yorkshire Baptist Association is seeking an inspirational leader to guide us into our next season - with a focus on church planting, revitalisation and re-imagining church.

We’re looking for someone with a missional heart, strategic vision, and a leadership style which is relational and collaborative to support and empower churches across Yorkshire. Refer to our website for further information: https://www.yba.org.uk/news/ybarmtljune2026

To request a job pack and application form contact Kevin Quinton, Chair of YBA Executive, by email here: [email protected]

Closing date: 5pm, Friday, 3 July 2026
Interviews: Monday, 13 July 2026

02/06/2026

For those of us who would appreciate some encouragement around sharing our faith ...

Evangelism in the everyday life of mission
for many ordinaryBaptists, the word evangelism can feel loaded, evoking pressure, uncertainty, or memories of approaches that didn't quite feel like us...What if evangelism was never meant to be a specialist activity, but rather the natural overflow of disciples learning to walk with Jesus?

Read the full article here 👉 https://ow.ly/buO850YW0aJ OR with the TOGETHER MAGAZINE button in our linktree

02/06/2026

Applications are open for the next DEEPER Discipleship School at YBA member church, The Well, Sheffield. This is a community of people journeying together deeper into knowing the heart of God, understanding the word of God, walking with the Spirit of God, and seeking the kingdom of God - through a mix of worship and prayer, teaching, discipleship, and mission (including an overseas mission trip). DEEPER runs on Mondays in term time from 21st September 2026 to the end of June 2027; head to wellsheffield.com/deeper for more information.

01/06/2026

Join with other churches, the YBA team and trustees for a Prayer and Fasting Day, as we focus on praying into the process to appoint a new Regional Minister Team Leader. Click the link to find further info, together with Zoom links for the prayer times at 12 noon and 5 pm. https://www.yba.org.uk/news/prayerandfast9june2026

29/05/2026

Would you benefit from a time of retreat or visiting a place of peace? Hawkshead Hill Baptist Church in Ambleside offer guest accommodation in the beautiful surroundings of the Lake District. Read retired Baptist Minister, Andy Sellers' experience of his visits there on our website: https://www.yba.org.uk/around-the-church
Or contact the church: www.hawksheadhillbaptistchurch.org.uk