“ I would encourage anyone pondering on

whether to enrol: you may see something in

the strands that you feel you want to explore,
but be open to the fact the Lord may take you
completely by surprise and do something
entirely different to further His purposes .....”
Julia Papp, CBA Footsteps 2012-13

develop your understanding and skills

“Footsteps has been amazing: as a new
Christian it has really helped me develop a true
understanding of the Bible and my faith. training courses
This is giving me a way I can put back into my
church what I have got out and help others.” for everyone working
Stuart Shields, CBA Footsteps 2012-13
in ministry and mission
“Footsteps is very open in that it trains for
so many different areas of serving.
in local churches
Because of this, you can do the course
without having any idea of what your
calling is.”
Chris Tutte, SCBA Footsteps 2010-11, 2012-13

“Already a full time pastor at the time of

enrolling, 'Footsteps' training, over a 2-year
period, is providing me with a bedrock of sound
theological study. I have been challenged and
inspired to reflect on my faith and pastoral
ministry with the result that my effectiveness as
a shepherd of God's flock has found new life.”
Herman Asafo-Agyei, SCBA Footsteps 2011-13

Find out more: www.rpc.ox.ac.uk

Follow links to Courses > Community Learning > Footsteps
2013
and download the CBA Footsteps Information Pack – 2014
or write to : Anne Lane, Footsteps,
Regents Park College, Pusey Street, Oxford, OX1 2LB
anne.lane@regents.ox.ac.uk
Footsteps is designed for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of their What will we study in Footsteps 1?
faith and to develop skills useful for their particular ministry. There are 9 streams which run through the year:
Footsteps 1, the one year course, has been running for several years.  Understanding the Bible
We are planning to run the 2nd one year course, Footsteps 2, in 2014-15.  Understanding our Faith
Who runs it?  Deepening Spirituality
Footsteps is a partnership between Regent’s Park College, Oxford and the  Mission, Evangelism and Culture
Southern Counties Baptist Association and the Central Baptist Association .  Baptist History and Principles
 Pastoral Care
When does it happen?
 Leadership Skills
Footsteps 1 [and 2] are held on 10 Saturdays, September to June,  Preaching Skills
from 10 a.m. to 4.15 p.m. The dates for 2013-14 are:
 Leading Worship
September 21st February 1st While 5 of the subjects are studied together, there are also some choices.
October 19th March 1st
November 16th April 26th What can I expect?
December 7th May 17th  Participation in sessions.
January 18th June 7th  A little preparation between Saturdays.
Where does Footsteps meet in CBA?  The opportunity to keep a journal during the year.
 The option of writing some assignments.
Footsteps meets at The Baptist Church in Loughton, Milton Keynes.
 Challenge and inspiration from the sessions and from the prayerful
What happens each Saturday? support of leaders and fellow participants.
There are five interactive sessions, opportunities for worship and prayer all What will I receive?
together and in small groups, as well as informal times to chat over coffee
A growing understanding of ministry and mission as you explore faith in the
breaks and lunch.
context of a supportive group. [There is also a final evening at which
Are there any previous requirements? certificates are presented!]
Footsteps is open to everyone, whatever you have studied or not studied in the
past. But we do ask that you have the support of your local church. Who to contact?
Any questions—contact Anne Lane,
What does is cost?
Tutor in Community Learning at Regents Park College
For 2013-14 the cost is £315.
We encourage your church to pay two-thirds. anne.lane@regents.ox.ac.uk

“... it has been an excellent theoretical and practical
underpinning for somebody like me who has just started
working for the Church and has a LOT to learn. Through
Footsteps, I've felt much more confident with some of the
things my job entails. Also invaluable has been the prayer group.
Being able to share experiences, support and pray with others
who have had similar experiences has been such a blessing and I
made some very good friends through it.”
Lissa Lander, SCBA Footsteps 2011-13
“Someone once said ‘What I believe in my heart must make
sense in my mind’. I came on Footsteps because I wanted to
have a better understanding of the foundations of the
Christian faith. I wanted my faith to be rooted, not in
sentiment, but in truth that can stand up to scrutiny. I can
confidently say that Footsteps is helping me achieve that goal.
The content of the course is very good and the facilitators
have been both knowledgeable and passionate.”
Ope Ayileye, CBA Footsteps 2012-13