ABOUT THE STUDENT WORK @ SOUTH PARADE

Mission Statement: " South Parade Baptist Church aims to win students for Christ, to help them grow in his likeness, to release their individual gifts for his service and to send them out in his name."

About 100 students call SPBC their home, and many of the other church members were once students here. Working alongside the Christian Unions, we regularly host events of interest to students and offer chances to meet and talk on a more personal level too.

Most students attend the evening Celebration at 6.30pm in the Headingley building where contemporary Bible teaching is combined with modern worship. Some go to the "4" congregation which meets at 3pm.

 

SERVICES

South Parade is made up of four congregations which also meet in the evening for a Celebration together. Cragg Hill, Adel and Headingley meet at 10.30am. There are often people looking to offer hungry students lunch after the service.

'4' meets in Headingley at 3pm on Sunday afternoons and details of their meetings can be found at www.fourleeds.com.

Each of the four congregations has a link person for students - to find out who this is, email students@spbc.org.uk

 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

SPBC offers a warm welcome to international students. We currently have many students worshipping with us every week who have come to Leeds from across the globe.

South Parade has close links with Friends International - a charity that helps Christians to offer friendship and God's love to international students when they come to stay in the UK.

Whether you simply want to relax and make friends, practice your English or learn more about Christianity and the Bible, there's loads going on in Leeds at both universities.

If you are studying at Leeds Met have a look at the Global Cafe website: www.globalcafeleeds.co.uk.

To find out more about events for international students and places to meet up see www.new2uk.org/leeds and www.fourleeds.com.

Please contact Phil Thomas if you have any questions. Phil is an international student worker in Leeds for Friends International and is a member of South Parade's Four congregation. Email: Philip.Thomas@friendsinternational.org.uk.

 

CHRISTIAN UNIONS

We support and work along side the Christian Unions and encourage all students to go along and see how they can get involved. They are great places to meet new people, often you will make friends that will last your liefetime, and be able to see God work in student's lives as the CU carries out Christ's commission.

The CU's websites are linked in the Useful Links section below.

 

MENTORING/1-2-1 DISCIPLESHIP

Being able to learn from an older Christian who has been around longer than you have and has walked with Christ for longer is a vital part of the Christian life. If you would like to read the bible, go through a Christian book, ask questions, seek advice or just meet up for a chat with someone within the South Parade church family then please do read on ...

If you ask most people what helped them the most over the years in their walk with God, they will probably NOT say a particular sermon or service or event, but rather the availability of friends to talk to and people to bounce questions off.

1-2-1 discipleship is an opportunity for two people to meet together in a supportive, challenging relationship. Last year nearly 30 students met regularly with an older student or church member to think and pray and read the Bible together. Getting to see how another person has lived the Christian life can be encouraging and provide a different perspective on tricky issues. The model of meeting in pairs or very small groups for fellowship is one that goes back to Bible times.

1-2-1 discipleship is also something that both SPBC and the CUs recommends for those involved in leading a cell or other Christian activity.

If you are interested contact: students@spbc.org.uk

 

THE GREENHOUSE

This is a place where Students and other members of the church can spend some time after the evening service. If you are interested in being part of this or just have some ideas, please contact us on students@spbc.org.uk

 

GRADUATING STUDENTS

Leaving Leeds this year? Want some advice on how to listen to God about the future? Want to know how to find a good Christian Community in your new home?

Useful websites are:

Graduate Impact exists specifically to support graduating students. They have a DATABASE of graduate friendly churches all over the UK and a good list of website links They also produce a magazine called Transition that comes out four times a year.

Tel: 020 8035 6809

The London Institute of Contemporary Christianity sends out twice weekly emails to keep you on your toes. They have chat rooms and special interest groups.

Tel: 020 7399 9555

Christians at Work may well have a group meeting in your firm. They have lots of articles to read on witnessing at work.

Address: PoBox 1746 CV21 3ZS

Explore daily bible notes can be delivered anywhere in the world: £10 for a whole year. Get into the habit now.

Tel: 020 8942 0880

The Damaris Trust connects God s world with the world around us ever wanted to know what God thinks of Bridget Jones or James Bond it s all here!
Tel 023 8031 5319

 

USEFUL LINKS

Leeds University Christian Union

Leeds Uni CU has over 150 members and meets together on Saturday evenings as well as in cell groups during the week.

Leeds Metropolitan University Christian Union

Leeds Met CU is smaller but has a funkier web-page. They meet on Thursday evenings and also have small groups in the majority of their Halls of Residence.

Trinity and All Saints also has a Christian Union - contact students@spbc.org.uk for details.

Universities & Colleges Christian Fellowship
UCCF link Christian Unions all over the country to provide support and strategy. Check out the "Resources" section on the site for practical resources.

The Good Book Company

Biblically-based resources for growth, study, evangelism and quiet times. Loads of useful topical books on issues you might not want to talk about.

 

CONTACT US

The Student Team can usually be found hanging around in the main church or the Greenhouse after the evening celebration. If you have anything to ask or any query email Levi on students@spbc.org.uk, or you can contact the church office directly: info@spbc.org.uk or 0113 2754989.

Levi Booth & The Student Team.