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Academic Programmes Administrator
Newbold College of Higher Education is hiring! The College has a new opening for an Academic Programmes Administrator within the Centre for Ministry and Mission. Are you organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting students and academic teams? This role plays a key part in the smooth adm...
BUC Director Honoured at Westminster for Community Health Leadership
At an event held at the Palace of Westminster, on Monday 21 July, Sharon Platt-McDonald, Director of Women’s Ministries, Health, and Community Services at the British Union Conference (BUC), received the Faith and Health Services Award for her outstanding leadership in promoting care and communit...
Pray Without Ceasing
“…but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him” (Acts 12:5, KJV). There is no sound except the quiet breathing of the prisoner, chained to the two burly guards. There is an unusual stillness in the prison, which is typical at night, especially before an execution. The priso...
BUC releases four new TV programmes from their Mission in Motion initiative
Following the successful launch of Mission in Motion in May this year, the Stewardship department of the British Union Conference (BUC) has just released four short programmes for use by individuals and local churches as part of the initiative. In the first programme, Pastor Alex Mareniuc , Sout...
Women In Mission Impacting Lives For Christ
“The Department of Women’s Ministries exists to uphold, encourage, and challenge Adventist women in their pilgrimage as disciples of Jesus Christ and members of His world church.” Adventist Women’s Ministries | Home With this ministry focus, women worldwide have been empowered both for personal ...
Obituary – Dr Brian Phillips: A Gentle Pillar of Faith and Wisdom
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr Brian P Phillips on 16 July, 2025, at the age of 89. Dr Phillips was a cherished and faithful servant of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Wales. He passed away peacefully, having lived a life marked by exemplary faith, dedication, excellence...
Notable Changes to Policy, the Church Manual and a Reflection - So Far
The 2025 General Conference (GC) Session has proven to be a compelling study in how our global Church seeks to move forward collectively, while striving to include diverse voices and perspectives. Beyond the critical task of electing leaders, this Session has engaged with substantial agenda items...
Funeral Announcement – Remelda McFarlane
We are sad to announce that Mrs Remelda McFarlane, mother of Dr Don McFarlane, former BUC President, sadly passed away on 24 June 2025, aged 94 years. The Thanksgiving Service honouring Sister McFarlane’s godly life will be held on Tuesday, 15 July, at 11:15 am at the Church of St John the Bapt...
Faith, Leadership and Health Equity: Enoch Kanagaraj on the NHS 10-Year Plan
Enoch Kanagaraj BEM, member of Stanborough Park church and CEO of One Vision charity, attended the official launch of the NHS 10-Year Health Plan on 3 July. The event, hosted by UK Prime Minister Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer and Health Secretary Rt Hon Wes Streeting, marked a significant step in recog...
What the Old Testament has taught me about mission
Walter Kaiser, Jr challenges a deeply rooted assumption: that the proper missionary mandate started in the New Testament, with Jesus’ Great Commission and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. 1 Many undermine the Old Testament’s role in mission theology. But did global mission begin long before th...