Book of the month The New Testament in Its World: An introduction to the history, literature, and theology of the
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.
The Coronavirus Pandemic – a time for ‘irregular’ communion
The UK is in lockdown and has been since mid-March to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Churches remain shut.
Continue readingThe Coronavirus Pandemic – a time for using the phone
I would love to do a survey of ministers in the UK to find out how they are using their
Continue readingThe Coronavirus Pandemic – a time for deep loneliness
“Life” said Woody Allen, “is full of misery, loneliness, and suffering – and it’s all over much too soon!” Although
Continue readingThe Coronavirus Pandemic – a time to challenge the grandchildren
With schools shut, one of the positives of the present coronavirus pandemic is that it offers opportunities for grandparents to
Continue readingThe Coronavirus Pandemic – a time for overcoming the fear of death
In a recent article in The Observer, under the heading of ‘We can’t be squeamish about death. We need to
Continue readingThe Coronavirus Pandemic – a time for reflection
With a degree of trepidation I have decided to write a series of reflections relating to the present epidemic. My
Continue readingThe First Station – The Earthquake (Matthew 28:1-4)
EASTER SUNDAY 2020 THE FIRST STATION OF THE RESURRECTION: THE EARTHQUAKE (MATT 28.1-4) BREAKFAST WITH THE BIBLE: CHELMSFORD CATHEDRAL A
Continue readingLet’s remember the Risen Jesus
“Remember Jesus Christ”, wrote Paul to Timothy (2 Tim 2.8). The place we supremely remember Jesus is at the Lord’s
Continue readingLet’s proclaim Jesus
My call to ministry was very much a call to preach. Like Jeremiah I felt I could do nothing else
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