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🎙️ TheoTalks – New Episode Out Now!

What does faith look like in the lives of young people today? How do they navigate belief, identity, and community in a changing world?

Tune in now: https://t.co/8p1XnTkOrB

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Something new is on the way …

We can’t say much yet — but we’re excited, and you’ll hear about it very soon.

Watch this space!

#ComingSoon #iBTS #StayTuned #SomethingNew #WatchThisSpace

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Welcome to our Library — a quiet space for deep thought and discovery with:

📖 12 dedicated study spaces with free Wi-Fi
📖 Guest access to the Digital Theological Library
📖 Free borrowing privileges for anyone with a genuine research interest

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Art is a form of worship - an offering of one’s own ability, guided by the discernment of the Holy Spirit 🎨

Whatever creative ability you bring as an act of worship is celebrated here at IBTS.

Swipe to see some of the incredible artwork hanging in Baptist House 👉

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📢 PhD applications close Monday 30th June - apply now to take the next step in your research journey.

Why not deepen your ministry, mission & research in a global community of leaders?

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/FK6fpBzP7d

#PhD #Theology #IBTS #ApplyNow

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📖 Meet Our Books: Liberation Against Entitlement by Tim Noble explores why Christians take different political stances — a must-read!

Find it at the IBTS Baptist House, John Smyth Library at 230.0464 N747L, 2022.

#Theology #Politics #IBTS

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Thinking of applying for the IBTS Apprenticeship programme?

🌱 Grow through mentoring
🏘️ Lead locally
🌍 Connect globally

Shape your faith & make an impact.

Find out more via our website link: https://t.co/FK6fpBzP7d

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What inspired Gabriel's research?

Becoming a foster parent to a son from an Asian background. Their shared migrant experience led him to ask: how does the Norwegian Baptist Church respond to the voices of migrants?

Sign up to our PhD programme today 👉 https://t.co/FK6fpBzP7d

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The John Smyth Library is located on the first floor of the Baptist House, above the church hall 📚

With 40,000+ print volumes on open shelves, it’s perfect for easy browsing and in-depth, topic-based exploration.

Check out our book selection this week!

#Library #Books #IBTS

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Mother's Day is a day to celebrate mothers, mothering figures & important women in our life 💗

The IBTS family is very grateful to have a diverse group of faith-filled, prayerful, female students here with us.

Let's give thanks to the lovely ladies in our life today!

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In our Meet Our Books series, we remember Samuel Escobar (1933-2025) 📖

His key works available in our library include:

📚 In Search of Christ in Latin America
📚 People in Mission
📚 A Time for Mission
📚 The New Global Mission

Check them out this week!

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Explore mission and faith with the IBTS Apprenticeship Programme 📚

A year of growth, learning & global connection for 18–30s active in church or community life.

Apply now 👉 https://t.co/e5ivr2LuCU

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Have you checked out the 'Our People' section on our website? 👇

We’ve new faces across our Staff Board, Research Fellows, Senior Research Fellows, Honorary Senior Research Fellows, and Learning Network.

Take a look today via the link: https://t.co/qidAu57D62

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The IBTS Learning Network offers courses rooted in rich theology and real-world themes 📖

"We Know. We Do. We Are." isn’t just a theme - it’s a way of life.

No upcoming courses? Register your interest now: https://t.co/YWu98QYucn

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📚 What is ‘normative’ in Christian theology?

Who decides what's authoritative in faith and practice? Dive into this thought-provoking excerpt on how British Baptists navigate these questions.

Read more via: https://t.co/OjnsZ23LKl

#BaptistTheology #IBTSReads

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Why would you recommend IBTS?

We asked Marcelo his thoughts on studying here at IBTS, and he shared: "It's been wonderful to learn and grow as a person, also because it has a very deep global perspective."

Find out more via the link: https://t.co/F70KiL5YaL

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At IBTS, you have access to 40,000+ texts and online resources, including the John Smith, Digital Theological, and Baptist Heritage Libraries, alongisde the VU University Amsterdam.

Check them out this week 📖

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Meet our Books 📖 The Contestable Church: Dissent, Democracy and Baptist Ecclesiology by Christopher Schelin.

The book reexamines Baptist ecclesiology, arguing that conflict is not only inevitable but also essential for the church's process of discerning the mind of Christ.

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Welcome to our new followers 👋 At IBTS, We Know. We Do. We Are. guides how we learn and teach.

Our Learning Network offers courses and events in Baptist theology, practical ministry, and Christian identity.

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/F70KiL5YaL

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Wishing you a joyful Easter weekend from all of us at IBTS 🐣

“The Son of Man… will be killed. And after three days he will rise.” -Mark 9:31

Hope, new life, eternity.

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