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Last Friday, our library administrator Anna attended the opening ceremony of our sister library: the Library of Utrecht ...
10/09/2026

Last Friday, our library administrator Anna attended the opening ceremony of our sister library: the Library of Utrecht Theological University and the Archives and Documentation Center of the Dutch Reformed Churches (ADC) đź“š

The institution opened its doors after moving from its former home in Kampen. Please join us in congratulating them on this milestone and wishing them every blessing as they start the new academic year at their beautiful new location 🍎✨

Teaching for Transformation Webinar.Are you ready to move beyond simply delivering content and explore an approach that ...
09/09/2026

Teaching for Transformation Webinar.

Are you ready to move beyond simply delivering content and explore an approach that truly engages learners?

Join us for this free webinar introducing IBTS’s Learning-Centred approach, a distinctive approach to theological education that shifts the focus from what students learn to how they engage with learning.

You’ll get an introduction to the Teaching for Transformation course, with an opportunity to ask questions and find out more about what the course offers.

7 October 2026
19:00 CEST
Online | Free

Ready to rethink the way you teach and learn?

Sign up now - https://www.ibts.eu/programmes/teaching-for-transformation-webinar-2026

07/09/2026

Hear from one of the facilitators of our upcoming Creation Care and the Gospel Course

Aline Nussbaumer shares how the course invites us to deepen our understanding of our shared vocation to care for God’s creation.

Explore the connections between faith, Scripture and the environmental challenges facing our world, while discovering practical ways to respond as followers of Christ.

Course opens: 28 September 2026
Introductory Zoom session: 5 October 2026
5-week online course

Scholarships are available, with up to 75% of the course fee covered. Find out more and apply today.

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

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.

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