Networking and Clustering
Stanley Hauerwas writes,
To be resident but alien is a formula for loneliness that few of us can sustain. Indeed, it is almost impossible to minister alone because our loneliness can too quickly turn into self-righteousness or self-hate. Christians can survive only by supporting one another through the countless small acts through which we tell one another we are not alone, that God is with us. Friendship is not therefore, accidental to the Christian life. (Resident Aliens: Life in the Christian Colony)
Most of us would agree with the importance of connecting with other and in SCBA we believe Networking and Clustering helps create:
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A shared vision for ministries we engage in
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The opportunity to share of resources
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Strong pastoral support
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A sense of belonging to something bigger
Ways to Connect
Within SCBA there are several ways for people to connect:
Children, Youth & Families (CYF)
If you are new to SCBA or would love to find out more about CYF ministry within SCBA then please email Clare
For deepening relationships and support we have 4 geographical clusters. To find out more about these, please email Clare |
Chaplains
This group exists to enable chaplains in the Southern Counties Baptist Association to network, to support one another and to share ideas, resources, etc.
To make contact with the group, please contact your Regional Minister in the first instance. |
Pioneers
This group exists to help support the growing number of pioneers across the Association.
To find out more details, please email Jim |
Ministers
There are currently 13 Clusters across the association. If you would like to know which cluster is closest to you, please contact your Regional Minister |
Smaller Churches Hub
For anyone in leadership (ministers & deacons) of a church of under 40 members, we warmly invite you to the smaller churches hub.
An opportunity to encourage one another in life and ministry and think about how we could support and help one another to thrive.
The following meeting is on zoom: Monday 17th June at 7.30pm
Zoom meeting ID (same every time) = 820 7699 9982 (passcode 123456)
If you are not signed up to the smaller churches Whatsapp group, then feel free to email Jim who will gladly add you on. |