Mission
At Corsham Baptist Church we believe in mission. We believe that we are called to engage with God both in the sharing of the good news with the lost and in the practical demonstration of God’s love. We do this in many ways, both personally and as a congregation. One way we do this is in supporting long-term and short term missionaries. Here you can find details of those we support and links to their latest updates.
Mission Partners
Josh Holmes
Josh Holmes began a placement as a Pais Movement apprentice in January 2022. Pais is an international mission organisation and Josh will be placed with them until mid-2023. Josh is working in youth ministry alongside West Side Kings Church in Calgary, Alberta, supporting youth work in the church and outreach to the community and schools.
The Littles
Stuart and Lynne Little have been serving aboard the AFRICA Mercy since November 2018. Lynne serves as HR Director and Stuart as carpenter.
The Bryants
Steve and Gill Bryant served in Senegal from 1990 to 2001, at Bourofaye Christian School. Since returning to the UK in 2001 they have served as WEC’s International MK (Missionary Kid) Consultants. Their work involves preparing families for life abroad, cultural issues, education options and other challenges.
Steve also serves as WEC’s International Child Protection Officer.
The Lancasters
Steve and Ruth Lancaster are now back in the UK following their service with AIM in Tanzania, working in The Institute of Bible & Ministry in Morogoro. Steve is now working with The Word for the World, a Bible translation ministry.
The Oasis Centre
The Oasis Centre in Traiskerchen, 20 miles south of Vienna, is a social and diaconal meeting venue serving refugees from all over the world in word and deed. The international team aims to partner with local and international churches to walk alongside refugees, sharing the gospel with them. The team is focussed on reflecting the heart of God to refugees, offering them the hope, life and refuge that only Jesus can provide. Through churches in the Vienna area, The Oasis Centre equips new Christians to share their faith with others both in Austria and their countries of origin.
Benjamin Francis
Benjamin Francis leads the BMS World Missions Team in India, where he oversees BMS work in Kolkata and further afield. Benjamin’s work centres around delivering practical support for marginalised people across India and sharing the gospel with the least evangelised with disciple-making initiatives.
Additionally Benjamin oversees the work of Big Life Ministries in West Bengal with a vision to reach communities by planting churches in villages around the area. To facilitate this work Benjamin uses the BMS boat named Peace 3, to visit the islands around West Bengal.
The Seventy Two Network
The Seventy Two Network aims to be a catalyst for missional movement, across England and Wales, through Baptist networks. The network focuses on 4 streams of ministry: Inspiring Discipleship, Infusing Culture, Igniting Mission and Empowering Leadership.