Barton Church

The story of the growing universal church goes on and we can be a part of it! The Antioch model gives us great principles to apply in seeing the good news of Jesus reaching all corners of the earth. We have amazing opportunities all around us, in our postcode and through digital media forms. Sending people on mission and planting churches seems to be how God is building his kingdom and will fulfil...

Witnessing, or sharing one’s faith, is a natural extension of being a Christian . It doesn't have to be complicated. As believers sharing our personal stories of how Jesus has transformed our lives can have a powerful impact on others. Fear can hinder witnessing but remembering the good story of Jesus and our experiences with Him can help us overcome that fear. Check out our other content on o...

Witnessing is the responsibility of all God’s people, not the few. The heart is essential in our witnessing, as we speak from the overflow of our hearts. Our witness reflects both the Great Commission and the Great Commandment. We need to grow by seeing witnessing as a lifestyle rather than simply an event. Understanding our culture and connecting creatively with stories, questions and authenticit...

We must let the Bible shape our understanding of honouring our leaders, especially in a context of many examples of failing leaders and criticism of those in authority. The importance of guarding against false teachers and leaders. Growing a team of faithful leaders, that are holy and humble shepherds that follow the Chief Shepherds example. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on...

Church leadership is about cultivating an environment for God’s work to flourish, not about control. Leaders should act like gardeners, creating the right conditions for growth, rather than forcing it. This approach applies to personal prayer life, family relationships, and community engagement, emphasising a co-worker role with God in His transformative work. Check out our other content on our Yo...

We are servants of God not spectators, contributors not consumers. Sometimes this means looking at deepening our motivation to serve as often we become weary and need to refuel. Our motivation to serve can grow as we consider God’s mercy, the purpose of our gifts and Jesus’ return. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! Contact us office@bartonchurch.org.ukFind out more...

The one another passages give us many instructions to practically care for one another as an outworking of the fruit of the Spirit. Our personal growth in holiness is directly related to our community care and gentleness to the wounded and hurting sheep in the flock. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! Contact us office@bartonchurch.org.ukFind out more at https://bart...

The priority of gathering for our discipleship, as a foretaste of our future and as a way of commending the gospel to unbelievers. The joy of listening to God’s word, participating together in the Lord’s Supper, speaking and singing to God and enjoying fellowship together. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! Contact us office@bartonchurch.org.ukFind out more at https:...

James Webb continues our new series Love Your Church looking at how we can be a welcoming church. As we have been welcomed by God into his church through faith, so we are a welcoming community of believers centred on the gospel. In Christ we are all reconciled, there is no pace for division, discrimination or hostility to other races, classes, ages and tribes. Grace produces a welcoming people tha...

Oz Power kicks off our new series Love Your Church looking at the theme of belonging. The church is God’s family, we are adopted brothers and sisters in Christ. As his image bearers we are made for community with the relational God and one another. We are an ‘already but not yet’ community, loved by God and extending love to one another as family members. We belong to both the universal church and...

Oz Power continues our new year sermon series Restart looking at 1 Corinthians 3:1-17. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! Contact us office@bartonchurch.org.uk Find out more at https://bartonchurch.org.uk

Ollie Coekin continues our new year sermon series Restart. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! Contact us office@bartonchurch.org.uk Find out more at https://bartonchurch.org.uk

James Webb kicks off the New Year with our new sermon series Restart. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/3vFB1G0zOLlwsHxqfSy8Fx Contact us office@bartonchurch.org.uk Find out more at https://bartonchurch.org.uk

Ronnie Nevell concludes our 4 part series looking at how the Bible tells a better story. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify. Contact us by email at office@bartonchurch.org.uk Find out more at: https://bartonchurch.org.uk

Toby Smith concludes our sermon series looking at the book of Philippians. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! Contact us office@bartonchurch.org.uk Find out more at https://bartonchurch.org.uk

What is the problem with the Church of England and Marriage? Isn’t everyone overreacting? In this episode Oz hosts Barney De Berry, the Vicar of SMB Canterbury, who reflects on the current situation in the Church of England. They discuss God’s plan for marriage and why this is such an important time for careful theological reflection and pastoral care.

Barton, like all churches, is full of interesting people with interesting stories and we're sharing some of them with you. This time we hear from Felix, as he tells James about how God brought him out of prison and into a life of freedom with a heart for others to know the same truth.

Oz Power continues our sermon series looking at the book of Philippians. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! Contact us office@bartonchurch.org.uk Find out more at https://bartonchurch.org.uk

What does the Bible say about work and the business sector? Isn’t work a consequence of the Fall and the sin of humanity? In this episode Oz hosts Liz Jenkins who helps us think about God’s purpose for us in our working lives and how this is integral to being made in the image of God. We think about both the challenges and opportunities for the Christian in the workplace and how it enables our spi...

Andrew Woods continues our sermon series looking at the book of Philippians. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! Contact us office@bartonchurch.org.uk Find out more at https://bartonchurch.org.uk

Churches often have to consider the best way to manage numerical growth, especially in light of the challenges that a growing congregation can create. Join James and Oz as they talk about how Barton has embraced a multisite model of church growth and reflect on some of the challenges and blessings this has been to the church.

Oz Power continues our sermon series looking at the book of Philippians. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/3vFB1G0zOLlwsHxqfSy8Fx Contact us office@bartonchurch.org.uk Find out more at https://bartonchurch.org.uk

Keeping good mental health is a massive challenge for so many people today. Does the Christian faith offer any meaningful tools to help us with this challenge? Join James and Bug as they discuss their experiences and thoughts around this topic.

James Webb continues our sermon series looking at the book of Philippians. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! Contact us office@bartonchurch.org.uk Find out more at https://bartonchurch.org.uk

Tim Jenkins continues our 4 part series looking at how the Bible tells a better story. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! Contact us office@bartonchurch.org.uk Find out more at https://bartonchurch.org.uk