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04/09/2026

Ripple - A Learning Community for Young Adults 🌊

Ripple is a new learning community for young adults exploring identity, meaning and purpose. Through a series of videos, reflection and conversation, Ripple creates space to listen to the stories of others, share your own experiences and explore the questions that shape our lives.

The series offers an experimental space for reflection, dialogue and shared exploration, where your story and perspective are part of the conversation.

Launching 7 September 2026 | Online

A single ripple, dropped into still water, moves further than the eye can see. Your story is no different. This is where it begins.

Sign up today - https://www.ibts.eu/programmes/ripple

03/09/2026

Marcelo Olate, an IBTS student, shares one of his book recommendations from the John Smyth Library.

His recommendation is Yves Congar's Theology of the Holy Spirit by Elizabeth Teresa Groppe, exploring the key themes and ideas within Congar's theology of the Holy Spirit.

If you're interested in exploring the work of Yves Congar, theology of the Holy Spirit, or deepening your theological studies, this could be a great place to start.

Come and discover the collection at the John Smyth Library.

01/09/2026

Tomorrow | The Inner Life of a Leader Webinar

Hear from Ingeborg te Loo as she introduces tomorrow’s webinar exploring The Inner Life of a Leader.

Together, we’ll explore the inner life of leadership, our identity in Christ, emotional and spiritual awareness, and how these shape the way we lead and relate to others.

2 September 2026
19:00 CEST
Online | Free

Don’t miss it, sign up today! Link in bio.

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01/09/2026

Tomorrow | The Inner Life of a Leader Webinar

Hear from Ingeborg te Loo as she introduces tomorrow’s webinar exploring The Inner Life of a Leader.

Together, we’ll explore the inner life of leadership, our identity in Christ, emotional and spiritual awareness, and how these shape the way we lead and relate to others.

2 September 2026
19:00 CEST
Online | Free

Don’t miss it, sign up today!
https://www.ibts.eu/programmes/inner-life-of-a-leader-webinar

31/08/2026

Happening next week - Sports Ministry Webinar âš˝

Don't miss this opportunity to discover how sport can become a powerful tool for ministry, mission, and community.

We're delighted to welcome John K. Boyers as one of the guest speakers. A Baptist minister from Manchester, John has spent decades serving in church ministry and pioneering sports chaplaincy. What began through his local professional football club grew into a wider ministry, helping to train and equip chaplains serving sports clubs across the UK.

Hosted by Samuil Petrov, one of our former IBTS x EBF Apprenticeship Programme participants, this webinar will also feature a panel of experienced ministers sharing practical insights and encouragement for anyone interested in sports ministry.

11 September 2026
Online | Free

Sign up today - https://www.ibts.eu/programmes/sports_ministry_webinar_webinar-1

Ready to grow in self-awareness, leadership, and calling? If so, our upcoming The Inner Life of a Leader course could be...
26/08/2026

Ready to grow in self-awareness, leadership, and calling?

If so, our upcoming The Inner Life of a Leader course could be for you.

Before we can lead others well, we must understand ourselves and the One who calls us. This course explores the inner life of leadership - our identity in Christ, emotional and spiritual awareness, and how these shape the way we relate to others.

Join us for a free introductory webinar and discover how this course can help you lead with greater integrity, courage, and compassion.

Webinar: 2 September 2026
Online | Free
Course Starts:14th October

Sign up today - https://www.ibts.eu/programmes/inner-life-of-a-leader-webinar

25/08/2026

Matt Norman, an IBTS alumnus and Learning Network Education Specialist, shares his PhD research, Inviting Response(Ability): Developing a Learning-Centered Homiletic, now available at the John Smyth Library.

Drawing on his experience in mission and ministry across Europe, Matt's research explores preaching and homiletics through the lens of learning, bringing together insights from adult education, practice theory, and practical theology.

Whether you're interested in preaching, theological education, or practical ministry, this is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and church leaders alike.

Interested in reading Matt's work?

It's available from the John Smyth Library.

Creation Care and the Gospel Course🌍Creation Care and the Gospel explores how everyday Christian faith connects with car...
19/08/2026

Creation Care and the Gospel Course🌍

Creation Care and the Gospel explores how everyday Christian faith connects with caring for God’s world. Wherever you live and whatever your role, this course will help you discover faithful, practical ways to respond to today’s environmental challenges.

The course is recognised by IBTS and the EBF and is at pre-degree level.

23 September 2026 | Online induction week
7, 14, 21, 28 October 2026 | Weekly Zoom sessions
19:00–20:30 CEST | Online

Estimated workload: 3–5 hours per week (including sessions and reflection activities)

Sign up now - https://www.ibts.eu/programmes/eco-crisis-and-the-gospel-1-1

17/08/2026

Liza Raichynets, a friend of IBTS, recommends On Christian Doctrine by Saint Augustine from the John Smyth Library.

Although often recognised as a foundational work of Christian theology, Liza highlights how Augustine's writing offers profound insights into the process of biblical interpretation. His reflections on how we understand Scripture have continued to influence modern scholars of hermeneutics and remain an important resource for theological study today.

Whether you're studying hermeneutics, theology, or simply want to deepen your understanding of Scripture, this classic continues to offer wisdom that is as relevant today as it was centuries ago.

Find your next great read at the John Smyth Library.

The Inner Life of a Leader.Before we can lead others well, we must understand ourselves and the One who calls us.This co...
13/08/2026

The Inner Life of a Leader.

Before we can lead others well, we must understand ourselves and the One who calls us.

This course explores the inner life of leadership, our identity in Christ, emotional and spiritual awareness, and how these shape the way we relate to others.

Drawing on Scripture and time-tested spiritual practices, you’ll learn to recognise your strengths and blind spots, discern your calling, and lead with courage and compassion. Whether you serve in church, education, or a cross-cultural context, this course will help you lead with integrity and confidence rooted in Christ.

Join our free introductory webinar on 2 September to discover more about the course and find out if it’s right for you.

Webinar: 2 September 2026
19:00 CEST | Online | Free

Course begins: 14 October 2026
5 weeks | Online

Sign up - https://www.ibts.eu/programmes/inner-life-of-a-leader-course

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