Luther King Theological College

Have you read Graham Adams' new book, The Anarchic Spirit, yet? Here's just some of the praise the book has garnered since its release, and we couldn't be prouder.

There's still time to reserve a ticket for the Book Launch this Autumn, which is totally free and guaranteed to be a wonderful evening of celebration.

To get your tickets, head to our TicketTailor page: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lutherkingtheologicalcollege/2277100

We're heading to Greenbelt Festival this month! 💚

Greenbelt is our favourite time of year: a chance for us all to reflect and relax, and for you to come and chat to our hardworking TakeAway team! We'd love to say hi to some students and alumni while we man our stall, so do pay us a visit if you are at Greenbelt too!

And if you're curious about learning at Luther King, you can have a chat and take some goodies home with you!

We're excited to "let it all go" and embrace the beauty of Boughton House, while sharing the love of our community here at Luther King! See you soon...

👀 Did you know we’re active on other platforms too?

Whatever platform you use most, you’ll find us! We love seeing our online community grow and sharing our news and achievements whenever we can. We also have a monthly newsletter, to which you can subscribe via our website and discover opportunities from the wider church community, too!

Don’t forget to stay up to date with Luther King EVERYWHERE!

💼 HIRING: Join our Audit & Risk Committee! 🌱

We are seeking a new member of our Audit & Risk Committee, supporting our leadership team to ensure that decisions are values-driven and financially sustainable. Luther King’s Audit & Risk Committee is responsible for oversight of the external audit process and identifying key strategic, financial, and non-financial risks to the Board. This role is voluntary, but expenses will be reimbursed where applicable.

As a member of the Audit & Risk Committee, you will have the chance to apply your skills to influence key decisions, strengthen our governance, and help us deliver our higher education and hospitality services. You will work closely with our Finance Manager to provide oversight of our financial audit processes for business continuity, upholding our mission along the way.
This is a rewarding opportunity to use your professional expertise to help shape the future of a charity undergoing an exciting transformation.

To learn more about the responsibilities of our committee members, and the benefits of becoming a member of the audit & risk committee, head to the listing page at https://lutherking.ac.uk/audit-risk/

Sound like the opportunity for you? We’d love to discuss things further. To apply, please email the finance manager at [email protected], providing your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for this position.

Luther King is an equal opportunities employer, and would be happy to discuss any adjustments to the committee recruitment process with candidates. If you have any questions about this opportunity, get in touch at [email protected]

What does it mean to be both evangelical and affirming of same-sex relationships?

Join us for the first conference of the Inclusive Evangelical Research Group: a theological gathering for academics, church leaders and church members exploring the case for an inclusive evangelical theology of sexuality and gender.

With a biblically framed and theologically rigorous approach, the conference will explore what it means to affirm same-sex relationships within evangelical faith and practice.

We’re also delighted to welcome keynote speaker John Barclay, one of the leading New Testament scholars of his generation.

With sessions available exclusively in person, limited places and a range of options including accommodation and meals, early booking is recommended.

🎓 Academic Track — for academic practitioners and students
⛪ Church Track — for church leaders and church members

Delegates can attend a mix of sessions across both tracks.

📅 15-16 October 2026
📍 Luther King Theological College
🔗 Book your place: https://buytickets.at/lutherkingtheologicalcollege/2177041

🌱 Explore your calling. Develop your leadership. Make a difference.

Are you aged 18–25 and wondering what comes next after school, college or university? The Explore Internship Programme offers a fully funded 10-month opportunity to gain practical experience in a local church or pioneering context while studying here at Luther King Theological College.

With leadership development, mentoring, theological study, networking opportunities and hands-on experience Explore is a chance to discover your gifts, grow in confidence and meet the community waiting for you.

📅 Applications are now open for the 2026 Explore Internship! The internship is supported by the NBA and NWBA but we welcome applications from all denominations!

👉 Find out more and apply via the QR code or by heading to our website:
https://lutherking.ac.uk/course/exploreinternship

Congratulations to Revd Karen Smith, a pioneer minister up in the northeast who was recently awarded Luther King's Jayne Irlam Prize. The prize is awarded to Baptist ministers who are recognised and celebrated for their pioneering work within their communities.

Our ministers always inspire us, and we are fortunate to be able to commend them in this way. To learn more about Karen's work, check out this video from the Baptist Union: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLLnw0BLCL8

We're always welcoming applications or enquiries from people interested in pioneering, and getting involved in community work. If you feel a call to this type of career, why not explore the courses we offer? Head to our website (lutherking.ac.uk) to discover learning that is radical, inclusive, and justice-seeking.

Today Luther King celebrates our first anniversary of accreditation as a Living Wage Employer! 🎉

Our Living Wage commitment sees everyone working at Luther King receive a minimum hourly wage of £13.45, higher than the government minimum for over 21s, which currently stands at £12.71 per hour.

We chose to become a Living Wage Employer to live by our Christian Ethos and vision of social justice, and feel fortunate to be able to give all of our workers the pay that they deserve.