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Expressions January 2024 E-Newsletter

BIC Planning

Are you planning a large project in 2024?

Raising large amounts of funding for your church’s capital projects may seem like a never-ending task. To help make the process simpler and more successful, we’ve pulled together five considerations from fundraising experts.

Raising funds for capital projects
BIC Flooding

Are you at risk of flooding?


This season’s storms have impacted many across the UK.

Though it’s impossible to completely flood proof a building, being prepared can help limit damage and save precious items.
BIC Jan Heating

Heating Systems


A well-maintained heating system is important to the efficient running of a church however, a poorly maintained system can present risks to safety.
Learn more about heating systems
BIG Tools

Home emergency cover

Baptist Insurance home insurance policies include a 24-hour support helpline for emergency repairs.
You won’t need to pay an excess and one of our rapid-response contractors will come out to fix the problem before it gets worse.

See what's included

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Read Expressions Online


Have you read the latest edition of Expressions?

Stories include Baptists going green, inspiration from Baptist churches across the UK and our regular updates on risk and fundraising guidance.
 

BIC YAC

YAC Shack shows youngsters the way


Swindon Baptists are helping youngsters turn away from crime and drugs through evangelism – fun and faith combine to fight anti-social behaviour, drug dealing and violence.
 

BIC Grants

Application guide for grants in 2024

See if your project is eligible for a Baptist Grant and find tips on how to apply.

These guidelines have been agreed by the Board to help you make your application, based on the criteria they use in assessing it.

Application Guide

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Here to help

Chris Brudenell provides dedicated support for churches and regional associations.
If you feel you could benefit from a meeting with Chris, please get in touch.

Email Chris
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Any questions/comments?
Please contact Chris Brudenell, Customer Relationship Manager.
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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.

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