In his book, A Better Ambition: Confessions of a Faithful Liberal (SPCK, London 2019) Tim Farron, leader of the Liberal
Continue readingAuthor: Paul Beasley-Murray
Paul is the chairman of Ministry Today, as also the College of Baptist Ministers, and from 1993 – 2014 was Senior Minister of Central Baptist Church, Chelmsford. He can be contacted at paul@paulbeasleymurray.com.
Volunteers need proper appreciation
If we want to get the best from volunteers in our churches, then appreciation is what is required.
Continue readingAccompany them with singing: the drama of a Christian funeral
I have recently read with great interest a highly stimulating guide to funerals by Thomas G. Long, a Professor of
Continue readingThe joy of congregational singing
Christian worship, declared Karl Barth, “is the most momentous, the most urgent, the most glorious action that can take place
Continue readingNot I but the grace of God
Chelmsford Cathedral – 50th anniversary of ordination (1 Sam 7.12; 1 Cor 15.10; John 15.5) NOT I BUT THE GRACE
Continue readingNot I but the grace of God
On Sunday 11 October there will be special service of Evensong in Chelmsford Cathedral to mark the fiftieth anniversary of
Continue readingGod speaks to me through thoughtful teaching
When not preaching away, I have enjoyed being an ordinary ‘punter’ on a Sunday at Chelmsford Cathedral, which in my
Continue readingA multi-cultural church is a sign of the kingdom
My latest book, Fifty Lessons in Ministry: Reflections after Fifty Years in Ministry has recently been published by Darton, Longman
Continue readingMonday morning blues are par for the course
My latest book, Fifty Lessons in Ministry: Reflections after Fifty Years in Ministry has recently been published by Darton, Longman
Continue readingBooks for Today – September 2020
My book of the month is Through a Glass Darkly: Journeys through Science, Faith and Doubt (Hodder & Stoughton 2020.
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