St Hild Centre for Baptist Ministry
St Hild Centre for Baptist Ministry trains new and existing Baptist Ministers and equips many others in excellent theological learning and a contagious passion for the kingdom. We train in theology for today’s world, in Christian formation and leadership for tomorrow’s church.
We’ve contributed to training Baptists for over a decade, both towards accreditation and independent students. In 2024, the Baptist Union of Great Britain welcomed our Centre as a member college – the first new college to join the Union in more than a century.
We offer the full package of theological, spiritual and practical formation for Baptist Ministers in Training by an experienced, innovative team.
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Equipping leaders in Baptist churches across our regions to see the church and Kingdom of God grow
We are here to meet the missional aspiration and theological needs of Baptists in our regions
- Train Baptist Ministers – full formation for ministry, including theology, spiritual growth, and practical missional leadership. MIT and NAM. RLM from 2027.
- Continuing Ministerial Development – open to all.
- Short courses for life-long learning in contemporary mission and ministry.
- Resources & Coaching for Local Church Leaders and Teams – helping you to raise your own people into positions of discipleship, spiritual formation and leadership.
- Specialist in spirituality, pioneering & church planting – innovative pathways for mission and ministry on the margins.
- We especially want to include those who are younger, of diverse life situations and requiring accessible learning.
- Flexible Learning – study full-time or part-time, in person or online. Variety of courses and levels.
Nick Allan, Director of the Centre for Baptist Ministry, introduces the Centre
Baptist Formation
We offer the full suite of undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate academic study options for any Baptist students alongside a programme of formation.
CBM Resources & Events
The CBM exists to help us all in the shared task of identifying and equipping leaders across Baptist churches in our regions to see the church and the Kingdom of God grow.
Centre for Baptist Ministry Team
Meet the Baptist Ministry Team.
Thinking Ahead
Here you will find experienced practitioners and theologians sharing expert knowledge and original insights.
What do we offer for Baptist Ministers-in-Training and Baptist leaders?
We offer theological training and missional practice in a variety of ways:
- Undergraduate and post-graduate study
- Flexible short courses on vital topics
- Specialist training in Church Planting, pioneering and Mission on the Margins; Rural Ministry and Christian Spirituality
- Training for local church teams
- Some online study options
We offer a full range of academic pathways – at a level that’s right for you. If you’re eligible, you can also apply for UK Student Finance towards the costs of your study.
We offer Continuing Ministerial Development (CMD):
At St Hild Centre for Baptist Ministry, we are also deeply committed to CMD as a vital part of lifelong formation for Baptist leaders and ministers within the Baptist Together national family. Our CMD offer includes flexible short courses and refreshers on theology, mission, and practical ministry—designed to fit around your local church commitments and keep your learning fresh and relevant.
Whether you are looking to revisit core skills, explore new missional frontiers, or connect with a wider Baptist learning community, our CMD pathways are built to support your ongoing growth—from local leadership through to advanced ministerial formation.
Baptist Ministers in Training (BMIT)
Fully accredited Baptist Ministerial formation, mapped to BUGB’s Marks of Ministry, integrating theological study with practice, spirituality, and character.
Newly Accredited Ministers (NAMS)
Formation that continues beyond accreditation—theologically rooted, spiritually attentive, and practically shaped for contemporary Baptist ministry.
Rural Ministry Track
Rural ministry is a rich and rewarding ministry which is typically deeply embedded in place.
Mission on the Margins
Are you engaged in mission with, or feel that God may be calling you to work in, marginalised communities?
Christian Spirituality
The Christian Spirituality specialism, offered in partnership with the St Hild Centre for Spirituality, gives you the chance to deepen your study of Christian spiritual traditions.
Church Planting Track
Building on the UK Church’s long history of mission and church planting — and its renewed energy today — this track invests in training the church planters of the future
I wanted to study in an institution where my academic capabilities could be developed alongside theological thinking that takes into account the connection between theology and preaching, pastoral work, mission, leadership and ecclesiology.” Nathan Spenceley, Minister-in-Training