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Bournemouth Bible Week
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Welcome to
the South!
ABOUT US
Our aim is to gather the churches in Dorset and the surrounding counties and those who come from further afield to encourage them with solid Bible teaching. We bring in guest speakers from the UK and other countries to open up God's Word and help us apply it to our situation. Our events are all shapes and sizes, ranging our biennial Men's Convention day to the Summer Convention which traditionally takes place every weekday in the first week of July.
OUR STORY
Starting in 1993 with Rev. RT Kendall as our speaker, the Bournemouth Bible Week began as the Bournemouth and Poole Convention. The goal: to have a week in the year dedicated to sound Bible teaching which would bring together the churches in the South-Western counties. The Conventions we have run have chosen many different speakers from the UK and internationally, helping all who attend to understand how God’s word applies to us today whatever our situation.
An equally important objective is to provide an opportunity for churches to deepen their fellowship and get to know other churches in the area plus brothers and sisters from all over the country. We believe strongly that unity under the Gospel, led by God’s Word, is the way in which His kingdom can have a strong impact on our society today.
2020 gave us the opportunity to revamp our conventions to engage with a fresh generation. So, a new name was born – “The Bournemouth Bible Week”. The name may have changed but the goals remain the same - “Gathering the Churches, Preaching the Word”.
Previous Events
Summer Convention
Speakers
Colin Smith Promotional Video
Evening Speaker
Colin Smith
Senior Pastor of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church
and Founder of Open the Bible
Colin Smith is senior pastor of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church, a thriving, multi-campus church located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, USA, and Founder and Teaching Pastor of Open the Bible.
Born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, he trained at the London School of Theology where he earned the degrees of Bachelor of Theology and Master of Philosophy. Before coming to the States in 1996, Colin served as senior pastor of the Enfield Evangelical Free Church in London.
He is the author of several books including Momentum: Pursuing God’s Blessings through the Beatitudes; Heaven, How I Got Here: The Story of the Thief on the Cross; Jonah: Navigating a God-Centered Life; The One Year Unlocking the Bible Devotional; 10 Keys for Unlocking the Bible; The 10 Greatest Struggles of Your Life; as well as others. His preaching ministry is shared around the world through Open the Bible.
Morning Speaker
Paul Coulter
Paul Coulter Promotional Video
Paul's past ministry experience is as a pastor in a cross-cultural setting and a lecturer in practical theology and missiology. He started his working life as a medic and continues to have a strong interest in bioethical issues, including publishing his recent book Serving Two Masters?. Paul has also published Clarion Call, reflections on the life and words of John the Baptist.
Paul is married to Gar-Ling and they have two children. You can find out more about Paul's life and ministry on his personal website: www.paulcoulter.net
Meet the Team
Chairman
David Cook
One of the Elders at Lansdowne Church in Bournemouth since 2011. David chairs the Convention team.
Tim Gamston
Pastor at Broadstone Baptist Church since 2005, Tim leads much of the communication side of the team.
Steven Driver
Assistant Pastor at Broadstone Baptist Church. Steven’s focus in the team is to think about how to better engage the younger generations of the church with our conventions. He also handles the technological side.
Darren Peach
Manager of Keith Jones Christian Book Store, it is no surprise what Darren brings to the team. He’s happy to help you find the right book to help you grow in your faith.
Jimmy Hill
He has recently returned to Bournemouth to serve the church at Moordown as pastor. His greatest desire is to see people meet the Lord Jesus Christ;
Simeon Woodcraft
Simeon has been the Pastor of New Milton Evangelical Free church for eleven years. Simeon longs to see many brought to know the Lord Jesus Christ and then discipled to be passionate followers of Him
Abi Nash
Abi focuses on Women's ministry and administration for Christ Church Westbourne and also handles BBW's general admin plus adding her own unique insight.
Richard Barker
I am the finance director of a local building company and am a member of St Christopher’s Southbourne. I am often found tinkling the ivories at church on a Sunday.
Partners
Event Details
Morning
Christ Church Westbourne
Alumhurst Rd
Westbourne
Bournemouth BH4 8ER
5th - 7th July 2023
10:30 - 12:00 pm
Evening
CityGate
Citygate Centre,
138a Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AS
3rd - 7th July 2023
7:30pm - 9pm
Christ church Westbourne has lots of parking in and around their church. Closer to the main road through Westbourne, you will find many options for pay and display parking as well.
Parking
@ChristChurch Westbourne
ASDA is just over the road with ample parking available.
Parking
@CityGate, Bournemouth
Final Clearance
Bournemouth Bible Week is a part of 'The Keswick Fellowship'. A network of Events across the United Kingdom.
Across the UK, there are nearly 40 locations where Bible Weeks or local ‘Keswick’ events are taking place. Some identify themselves by the name Keswick, and others are in fellowship with the wider work but use other titles (whether Bible weeks, Conventions, or other designations). They have a family-likeness but have no formal or legal association.
For more information about our partnership or other events, please go to their website:
https://keswickministries.org/keswick-ministries-about/the-keswick-fellowship/