The Value of Retreat: A Leadership Reflection on Solitude, Stillness, and the Practise of Getting Away by Jeannie McGinnis
What sustains someone through decades of ministry? When Revd Chris Friend met with St Hild's Baptist Ministers in Training, he reflected on leadership, holiness, accountability, innovation and the realities of serving God's church. In this three-part series, we share some of the wisdom he has gathered along the way. Chris is the Co-Minister at Alnwick Baptist Church and the Mission & Pioneer Development Facilitator for the Northern Baptist Association. Blog post 1
What sustains someone through decades of ministry? When Revd Chris Friend met with St Hild's Baptist Ministers in Training, he reflected on leadership, holiness, accountability, innovation and the realities of serving God's church. In this three-part series, we share some of the wisdom he has gathered along the way. Chris is the Co-Minister at Alnwick Baptist Church and the Mission & Pioneer Development Facilitator for the Northern Baptist Association.
What sustains someone through decades of ministry? When Revd Chris Friend met with St Hild's Baptist Ministers in Training, he reflected on leadership, holiness, accountability, innovation and the realities of serving God's church. In this three-part series, we share some of the wisdom he has gathered along the way. Chris is the Co-Minister at Alnwick Baptist Church and the Mission & Pioneer Development Facilitator for the Northern Baptist Association.
Revd Dr Mark Vasey-Saunders, St Hild Sheffield Centre Head, writes a personal reflection on the idea that change in a community isn't linear, but cyclical and overlapping, with new growth already underway even as something else closes.
A Pentecost Reflection by Abby Harris, St Hild Centre for Church Project Manager
The Bishop of Loughborough called Christians to recover a theological vision of mission rooted in God's own character — and to engage a bewildered world with the good news of Jesus.
When the Journey Is the Point: What the Emmaus Road Taught Me About My Own. A personal reflection by Jeannie McGinnis, St Hild Communications and Marketing Officer
A Reflection on the Cross by Rev Dr Daniel McGinnis, St Hild Principal
Equipping Leaders to Reach Cities with the Gospel St Hild Centre for Church Planting Update: January and February 2026
A reflection on Lent by Rev Dr Ben Leighton, St Hild Director of Reader Training
‘When God Comes to Visit’ A reflective piece by Jo Harbidge-Summers, St Hild Academic and Formation Tutor
Andy writes about being trauma-informed during the Advent season.
Helen Swan, St Hild Centre for Baptist Ministry Administrator, talks about connecting with God in the midst of the busy Advent season
This Christmas can hold both joy and sorrow. But like Anna in the temple, we look to the God who meets us in our lament and brings a hope that lasts.
In honour of St Hilda's Day, a reflective piece on her life and legacy.
Our newest St Hild members share not just their roles with the college, but also what they enjoy outside their jobs.
The CBM is flourishing one year after its launch, and Nick Allan gives an update.
Speaking recently on the topic of microchurches and new congregations at Monday’s Missional Leadership, Chrissy Remsberg offered both practical wisdom for leaders and theological reflections on church growth.
Recently, St Hild College was proud to host a new initiative, an international online symposium entitled ‘Both/And Church: Micro Meets Congregation’.
Several of the St Hild Lead students shared a few words of wisdom and encouragement to new and returning students.
St Hild will be offering two short courses, a new enrollment point for Seedbed and also a free symposium in September 2025.
St Hild recently had our *Periodic External Review, a five-yearly assessment similar to an Ofsted inspection, and the preliminary reports show that we're excelling in many areas. St Hild received an overall ‘Confidence’, which is defined as ‘aspects of an institution’s life which show good or best practice’.
A Reflection on Lent by Revd Dr Nick Allan, Director St Hild Centre for Baptist Ministry
A Reflection on Lent by Revd Dr Christian Selvaratnam, St Hild Dean of Church Planting
St Hild College is delighted to announce that it has successfully achieved registration with the Office for Students (OfS) which regulates higher education providers in England.
A New Year Reflection by Rev Dr Daniel McGinnis, St Hild Principal
A Challenge at Christmas - Rev Shona Shaw, St Hild Academic Tutor in Mirfield
An Advent Reflection by Rev Dr Mark Vasey-Saunders, St Hild Sheffield Centre Head
An Advent Reflection by Rev Dr Mark Vasey-Saunders, St Hild Sheffield Centre Head