Mission Guide (EBF)

In response to the challenges facing the world at this critical time, the Baptist World Alliance is honored to share "A Holistic Mission Guide: The Church’s Response in Times of Crisis," a resource drawing upon diverse theological reflections that includes stories of how Baptists around the world are living out God’s unchanging mission. Included below are contributions from sisters and brothers within the European Baptist Federation (EBF), one of the six regional fellowships of the BWA.

Zoom Ecclesiology: The Church Scattered and Gathered

by Paul Fiddes

As churches pivot to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, theologian Paul Fiddes reminds us of the virtues of virtual covenant, fellowship, and body.

A Future for Church?

by Mark Craig

Mark Craig shares insights into positive changes that are emerging as churches pivot in the wake of our new reality.

Justice and Compassion: Mission in Post-COVID Society

by Jonathan Ingleby

Jonathan Ingleby shows how Jesus’s compassion was more than a powerful emotion. It ushered in a program of action.

A Christian-Buddhist Dialogue on Suffering

by Rory Mackenzie

Rory Mackenzie discusses the concept of karma in the context of COVID-19 and the impact on how suffering is perceived.

Freedom of Religion or Belief and COVID-19: What Makes for a Legitimate Limitation?

by Kieryn Wurts

Kieryn Wurts discusses the complex social and political aspects of COVID-19 restrictions and the church’s response to limitations on freedom of religion or belief.

From Relapse to Hope

by Cristina Arcidiacono

Cristina Arcidiacono reflects on a year in Italy during the lockdown and issues a call to hope from Psalm 31.

The Daily Office in a Contemporary Setting

by Alex Pugh

Alex Pugh describes the spiritual growth experienced in her church by implementing daily devotional videos on YouTube.

A Radical Change Toward a Full Conversion

by Dr. Michel Sawan

Michel Sawan shares what led him to create the Lebanese Association for Migratory Birds and how he is inspiring others to engage in creation care.

After the Pandemic: Where Do We Go from Here?

by Jonathan Ingleby

The most obvious comment about the news at present is that that we live in troubled times. Of course, we have to keep that in perspective.

Back to Normal?

by Victoria Aleksandravicene

Drawing from biblical examples of people wishing to go “back to normal,” Victoria Aleksandravicene encourages Christians to seek transformation within the “new normal.”

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Video Resources

Global Baptist leaders share ministry insights learned in the last year and how they can be integrated within your context.