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Welcome to the Moorlands blog!

Below you’ll find a number of different blog posts written by both staff and students, covering a whole range of topics from student stories, to staff updates, and from theological thoughts, to college news.

So grab yourself a cup of tea, scroll through and enjoy reading…

Most recent articles

Introducing our new Principal

Introducing our new College Principal As Moorlands College celebrates its 75th anniversary this summer, we are delighted to announce Rev Andy du Feu as the new Principal and Chief Executive, commencing 1st August 2023.“Someone recently asked me what the best part of...

Professor Keith Brown

This article includes free resources from Keith. We are delighted to have Professor Keith Brown involved over the next season as an Expert Advisor to the executive team at Moorlands College. Keith is volunteering time each week to encourage, advise and support our...

A prayer meeting I will never forget: Our Thought for the Month

I have been to lots of prayer meetings in my time, but this one I’ll never forget.    The National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast was held on 5 July, and two days later Boris Johnson resigned. Health Secretary Sajid Javid, who attended the breakfast alongside...

Student stories

We whole heartedly believe Moorlands is a great place to study, but don’t just take our word for it! Here you’ll find articles written by students through the years as they share their Moorlands story.

My block placement in Romania

My block placement in Romania

As part of my third year studying my BA in Applied Theology (Youth and Community Work) with JNC at Moorlands College, I was able to spend two months on a youth work placement in Romania. Ever since starting my degree at Moorlands, I looked forward to being able to do...

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Living a life of impact for Jesus

Living a life of impact for Jesus

In our latest blog post, Angelina, one of our MA in Applied Theology students, shares the importance of stepping out in faith and serving Jesus using whatever gifts God has given you....Do you desire to live a life of significance? The human heart has a deep longing...

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A solid foundation for Christian ministry

A solid foundation for Christian ministry

Would you like to develop a biblical and theological grounding for your work? Do you want to study a programme that will equip you in relevant and practical ways?  Let's hear from some of our recent graduates who share more about what they've learnt about God in the...

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Jim: Serving and Studying

Jim: Serving and Studying

Working as a Worship PastorAs someone who is working and studying at the same time, I’d love to briefly share my journey with you. I’ve had the great privilege of holding the post of Worship Pastor at Testwood Baptist Church since 2017. After lots of prayer and...

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Bekah: Becoming Mindful – Of Christ

Bekah: Becoming Mindful – Of Christ

Life is busyI’m aware that the title of this post may cause some to sit uncomfortably in their seat. "Mindfulness?" I hear you say. "What place does it have in the Christian life?" The concept of mindfulness has some links to Buddhism, though not limited to it. For...

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Adam: A placement in prison ministry

Adam: A placement in prison ministry

Meet Adam, one of our BA Applied Theology Christchurch placement-based students. In our latest blog post, Adam shares how his prison ministry placement alongside his studies has truly impacted his journey with Christ.God had other plans When God challenged me in 2019...

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Lizzie: My virtual mission placement with OMF (UK)

Lizzie: My virtual mission placement with OMF (UK)

This brilliant post originally appeared on the OMF (UK) blog and we've joined together with them to share it with you too. Thank you OMF (UK).Lizzie recently finished our first virtual mission placement. We asked her to share her experience and what she learnt along...

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Graduation 2021

Graduation 2021

We're delighted to announce that Moorlands College will be now be hosting two graduation services on Friday 19 November 2021. The first service will be for the Class of 2020 and the second will be for the Class of 2021. Finer details will be shared in due course. We...

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Exploring ministry around the world

Exploring ministry around the world

January 2020 From Bournemouth to Los Angeles; Torbay to Northern Ireland; to infinity and beyond! With our block placement scheme, discover ministry styles, go deeper, and meet other Christians in their community context.   Every year, our Christchurch...

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Theological thoughts

Theology and mental health, effective leadership, prayer, things you’ll learn at Bible College, and so much more! Here you’ll find articles from both staff and students as they explore various theological topics.

Discoverer in Dorset

Discoverer in Dorset

Listen to our very own Chris Sinkinson as he chats to Steve Harris, BBC Dorset Breakfast, about the man who discovered Ninevah – Austen Henry...

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May’s blog piece

May’s blog piece

The reality of 2020 Who of us had a true vision of the reality that 2020 would bring? Perhaps Covid-19 might be more aptly termed Covid-20. Did...

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Theology and Mental Health

Theology and Mental Health

Chloe Livingstone, a student at our South West Regional Centre, reflects theologically on the rise of mental health issues. Does our perception of...

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Staff updates

Thoughts from our staff and general staff updates. Here you’ll find articles from various staff members as well as general staff news.

Introducing our new Principal

Introducing our new Principal

Introducing our new College Principal As Moorlands College celebrates its 75th anniversary this summer, we are delighted to announce Rev Andy du Feu...

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Professor Keith Brown

Professor Keith Brown

This article includes free resources from Keith. We are delighted to have Professor Keith Brown involved over the next season as an Expert Advisor...

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Leadership changes

Leadership changes

The Rev Dr David Hilborn announced today that, having led Moorlands College to a number of significant achievements, he will be moving on from the...

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College updates

Keep up to date with college news!

Apply for September 2021

Apply for September 2021

Begin your Moorlands College journey today. Since 1948, Moorlands College has given Christians passionate about Jesus Christ the knowledge and...

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Our tribute to Derek Copley

Our tribute to Derek Copley

It is with great sadness that we at Moorlands College have heard of the death of our former Principal, Dr Derek Copley. Derek impacted the lives of...

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Summer 2019

Summer 2019

Summer 2019 The summer is here! We've reached the end of the academic year at Moorlands College and we're so thankful for all that God has done this...

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