Irish Baptist College

"For Jesus, valuing kids as part of the community is essential."
We want to welcome children like Jesus would and keep them safe while they're in our care. The latest Let's Read is now on the blog, find out more here: https://www.irishbaptistcollege.org/blog/lets-read-welcoming-and-safeguarding/

We're really looking forward to Ryan Robertson's lectures in January and we hope you'll join us! There's more information on our website but you can buy your ticket here: eventbrite/hughdbrownlectures

Raising church leaders ⛪️

During the IBC report at churches council on Saturday Davy Ellison, our training director, reminded churches of their responsibility to raise godly pastors / leaders for the future.

The path to being a pastor isn’t a short one, but the college is delighted to help be a part of that process by offering theological training that is academically rigorous and vocationally focused 📖

Who in your church might consider studying with us in the future?

Find out how the Evangelism Teams to Castlederg and Tobermore got on in this week's blog: https://www.irishbaptistcollege.org/blog/evangelism-teams-2023-castlederg-and-tobermore/

📆 1 WEEK TODAY 📆

Interested in getting a feel for life at the Irish Baptist College? You don’t want to miss the open day next Thursday 👨🏽‍🏫 It will be a great opportunity to find out more about what the future might look like for you.

We sent some of our students to the Coleraine and Keady churches during Evangelism Week. Find out what they got up to here: https://www.irishbaptistcollege.org/blog/evangelism-teams-2023-coleraine-and-keady/

⏰ SAVE THE DATE ⏰
We have a great lecture coming up for you on 18th January by Ryan Robertson. visit the website for more details and to buy tickets: https://www.irishbaptistcollege.org/events/hugh-d-brown-lectures-2024/

“How does God bring life to the valley of dry bones? By means of a faithful servant preaching the word of God in the power of the Spirit of God!

It was a joy to have Pastor Steve Auld from come to share in the 2nd year evangelism class today on the topic of church revitalisation ⛪️

Have you checked out Episode 4 of All Things New yet? We get to hear from Andrew McAuley, the Baptist Youth director, about his background, growth as a Christian, and love for good books. Check it out!

All Things New - Andrew McAuley This week we are meeting the new Baptist Youth Director, Andrew McAuley. Andrew recently took up this role in July 2023 and will be accompanying his work wit...

Want to get a taster of life at IBC? Then don’t miss the opportunity to come along to our open day at the end of the month (30 Nov) - click the link in our story to find out more information from the website
www.irishbaptistcollege.org

Did you know that there are a variety of ways in which you can learn more about God’s word through the Irish Baptist College 🏫

Find out more about our undergraduate, postgraduate and Christian Education Courses by visiting our website 💻

Agnes has shared her thoughts on the Irish Baptist Historical Society's latest lecture which was given by David Luke on his new book 'Meeting Christ At His Table'. Have a read here: https://www.irishbaptistcollege.org/blog/whats-in-a-name/

Great to hear from a number of different students today report back on their evangelism teams! It was a joy for our students to partner with difference churches and gain some more on the ground experience ⛪️

"One day as we stand before our Father we will see some of those children and young people standing beside us as brothers and sisters and fellow heirs with Christ." Check out this week's blog to read more https://www.irishbaptistcollege.org/blog/lets-read-when-children-become-brothers-and-sisters/

Today on the blog we have two short book reviews for you written by Edwin and Johnny! You can check it our here: https://www.irishbaptistcollege.org/blog/2-short-book-reviews/

The undergraduate students being away on evangelism teams this week doesn’t mean that the IBC classrooms have been empty 👨🏼‍🏫

Great to have the masters students in this week for a variety of different classes. On Wednesday it was a joy to be joined by Dr Andrew Collins from He helped the students think about conversational ministry 🗣️📖

Our latest blog is written by 3 of our students (Andrew, Bruno and Val) who shared their experience of their cross cultural placements! Check it out here:
https://www.irishbaptistcollege.org/blog/cross-cultural-reports-2023/

If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the latest episode of the Irish Baptist College podcast in the ‘All Things New’ series🎙️

Edwin talks about:
✅ His favourite thing about a new semester
✅ Changes in the college accrediting body
✅ What he’ll be doing in his first year of retirement

Click the link below to watch the full episode

All Things New - Edwin Ewart In this new season of the IBC podcast, we're thinking about the topic 'All Things New.' In episode 1 of this new season we talk with Edwin Ewart, the current...

Congratulations to current student Paddy and his wife Charlotte on the safe arrival of Micah last week. It looks like he is taking after his father already.

It was great to have Pastor Freddie McClaughlin speaking to the students this week for our weekly Global & Ministry Perspectives class.

Freddie graduated from IBC and has pastored in multiple ABCI churches in the decades since.

How helpful it was to hear Freddie’s reflections on starting out in ministry 🙏🏼

Really helpful reminder from our student devotions this morning as Nathan shared from the book of Habakkuk 📖

Alan McCartney has written a very helpful blog looking at some statistics that he researched as as result of his cross cultural placement:
https://www.irishbaptistcollege.org/blog/cross-cultural-report-in-ireland/

Both David Luke and Lynette Simpson are sharing about the work of the College today. Please pray that God to speak to his people about praying for, giving to or becoming a student at the College.

It was a blessing to be joined by from New Irish Arts yesterday as we thought about music and singing in the local church 🎸🎤 It was great to be joined by a number of our Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland pastors for each session aswell

Don't forget about our Historical Society Lecture next week. We would love you to join us as we hear from David Luke on Jonathan Edwards and the Lord's Supper. More details here: https://www.irishbaptistcollege.org/events/irish-baptist-historical-society-lecture-2023/

For our 3rd year undergraduates this semester, Wednesday morning at IBC starts with Biblical Theology 3 📖 This morning we’re thinking about the work and gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Here is a selection of our favourite photos from the Commencement service!

Did you miss the commencement service? Ana Rut has written a short report for us on the blog today: https://www.irishbaptistcollege.org/blog/commencement-service-report-2023/ and you can also watch the service on our Youtube channel!

Please pray for Edwin today who is on deputation today in Armagh Baptist!

Johnny would appreciate your prayers this weekend as he speaks at the Passage West Church Weekend, preaches on Sunday morning and then takes the Munster Bible College workshop on Sunday night!

We're starting a new Let's Read series! Claire will be writing the reflections on Jared Kennedy's book Keeping Your Children's Ministry On Mission. She'd love you to read along with her regardless of whether you work with children or not! Find out more https://www.irishbaptistcollege.org/blog/lets-read-keeping-your-childrens-ministry-on-mission/

Today Davy is in Whitehead preaching and sharing about the work of the College.

October's Evangelicals Now highlights the church's desperate need for men to train for the pastorate now. Speak to us for help in sparking this desire in your congregation.

"Benton suggests that existing pastors should consider who from within their church could make a future pastor, explain the situation to the congregation, and get church members praying."

Lack of trainee pastors to replace those retiring is ‘elephant in the room’ The lack of trainee pastors to replace those who are retiring is an ‘elephant in the room’ which evangelicals are neglecting, a former en editor is warning. Writing on the London Seminary website, John Benton says: ‘The stark truth is that far fewer men are coming forward to train for ...

“When we recognise our weakness, we are brought to a place where we are fully dependent on God” 🙏🏼

Great reminder from student chairman, Reuben Russell, at our student devotions this morning as he shared from Jeremiah 1 📖

We held a Recognition service for our recent graduates and their families. Debbie wrote a report on our time together https://www.irishbaptistcollege.org/blog/recognition-service-report-2023/

College Deputation season has commenced again. This morning Lynette is in Craigavon and this evening Davy is in Antrim.

Please pray for them both.