Ministers' Groups

The Association encourages ministers to meet together regularly to help sustain one another.

However, there is no 'one-size-fits-all' across the Association. Some groups are formally organised, others are more organic. Whatever form it takes we recognise that true 'association' happens when we share ideas, pray for one another and are encouraged.

'Let us not give up meeting together' Hebrews 10:25

We also understand that there can be an ebb and flow to such groupings. Maybe there is currently no such gathering in your area and you'd like help to get one started?

Please contact the regional team to find out more.

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A Warm Hello

Welcome to the website of The Central Baptist Association. We look after about 150 Baptist churches across Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire, including Milton Keynes. If you are looking to find a specific church near you then please click here.

Who we are

We have a team of four Regional Ministers, led by Lisa Kerry, alongside Mary Moody, Nathan Toseland and Andrew Openshaw. Andrew is also the association secretary. Our moderator is Maureen Hider and our treasurer is Roy Farrant. Jane Day is the course tutor for The Learning Collective.

What we do

We support ministers and churches by 'walking together in ministry and mission'. This includes providing pastoral care for ministers, advice to churches, guiding the settlement process, encouraging churches in their mission, providing training opportunities, encouraging networking, talking ecumenically, and offering small grants.