The ESV Study Bible has been dubbed ‘a study Bible on Steroids.’ It is a bulky, feature packed edition that is taking the pulpits by storm! But is it really a worthwhile addition to a library already stocked with Bibles? After six months of using it, Luke Davydaitis (Brickhill Baptist Church, Bedford) shares his thoughts on what this new study Bible has to offer.

Click here to read Luke's review.

This week's recommended talk from Mobilise 2008 is by Adrian Holloway and is entitled Work: Prison or Place of Destiny. In it he looks at how to have a good, Biblical theology of work, and how to make the most of your working life. Click here to listen.

Are you enthusiastic? Do you have a sense of humour? Do you enjoy working outdoors? And most of all, do you look good in a fluorescent tabard? If so, Newday needs you!

Newday, the Newfrontiers youth event, is looking for volunteers for the NewdayAssist Night Team to serve at the event at Norfolk Showground on 1 – 6 August 2009.

This full-time role involves working through the night, helping to maintain site safety and security. In return for your hard work you’ll be provided with somewhere quiet to sleep during the day, free entry to the event and meals provided.

You’ll need to ensure you have an enhanced CRB disclosure dated on or after 1 August 2006.

This is a vital role for the safety of the event. So if you’re interested, book via the Newday website or login to amend an existing booking.

This week's recommended talk from Mobilise 2008 is about the joys and challenges of Church Planting Overseas. If you have a passion for being involved in world mission, then this talk will give you honest insights into what is involved, with testimonies from a number of pioneering church planters. Click here to listen.

This week's recommended talk from Mobilise 2008 is The Gospel of God by Andrew Wilson. In it, Andrew challenges us about how to preach the gospel effectively, showing us twelve enemies that Jesus defeated through his death and resurrection. If you want to understand the gospel better and learn how to communicate it clearly, then this talk will help you immeasurably!

And if you like it, there's more where that came from! Andrew will be speaking at Mobilise 2009, so book in today!

Mobilise 2009 is fast approaching... Book in today and join with over 1,700 worshippers in Brighton this summer! We look forward to seeing you there!

In this week's recommended talk from Mobilise 2008, Livy Gibbs looks at the important subject of how we can experience consistent intimacy and fellowship with God on a daily basis. This is a practical seminar which will help you cultivate a lifestyle of devotion. Click here to listen to Livy on Walking and Talking with God in Daily Life.

With two deadlines coming up this week, can I encourage you to get signed up for Mobilise 2009, and Mobilise Worldwide before the cut-off?

Midnight on Thursday 30 April is the next pricebreak for Mobilise 2009. So book in before then to take advantage of the low cost of £65 or £55 concessions. From May 1 the prices will increase to £80 and £70 concessions.

Also, there is still a small amount of self-catering accommodation left at Varley Halls of Residence. Once it’s gone, there’s no more! So get in quickly. And don’t forget to check out our discount bus ticket offer.

Friday is the cut-off for applications to be a part of our first ever Mobilise Worldwide team to Malmö, Sweden in August. This will be an incredible opportunity to experience cross-cultural mission in an accessible way. You will receive training before you go, and then spend a week working with a church in one of Europe’s great cities.

So if you are interested in being a part of this exciting initiative, then check out the Mobilise Worldwide page, find out more, and get an application form today.

Do you have a heart for church planting in the UK? Then check out this week's recommended talk from Mobilise 2008 - Church Planting in the UK. In this seminar, hosted by Steve Tibbert, various speakers shared their experiences of the joys and struggles of church planting. Humorous and insightful, this talk will give you an honest glimpse into what it's really like to plant churches in this nation.

February 2009 - Whilst most of the country ground to a halt on account of the snow, over 80 intrepid Student Workers fearlessly made their way to Elveden Forest Center Parcs for the second annual Student Workers' Weekend. Andy Marshall (Living Hope Church Bath) shares his thoughts on the weekend.

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