Free Resources to Equip and Inspire
Explore our growing library of free resources, presentations, and talks from Newbold's lecturers and guests. Whether you are looking for pastoral insights, personal encouragement, or deep biblical study, we hope these materials support you in your life and ministry.
Pastoral & Ministerial Life
Practical wisdom and thoughtful perspectives on the unique challenges and opportunities of ministry, leadership, and pastoral family life.
Dr. Steve Currow explores the concept of a divine call to ministry. Drawing from biblical examples like Abraham, Moses, and Paul, he discusses how to discern this special call, the importance of preparation, and the vital role of community confirmation.
What does it mean to be a pastor? Adrian Peck discusses the "pastoral imagination," exploring how a pastor must act as an interpreter of "living human documents," balancing an insider's (emic) and outsider's (etic) perspective to see what God is making possible within a congregation.
Turn dreadful meetings into effective tools for mission. Steve Currow provides a practical guide on running better church meetings, covering everything from setting a clear agenda and purpose to managing time, preparing minutes, and understanding the crucial role of the chairperson.
Biblical & Theological Insights
Dive deeper into scripture with these presentations, exploring radical biblical concepts and the central characters of our faith.
Dr. Eike Mueller explores the radical, counter-cultural message of the Kingdom in Matthew's gospel, showing how it describes a present reality built on values that are the complete opposite of worldly power.
The Book of Revelation is more than just beasts and plagues. Dr. Eike Mueller presents Revelation as an epistle, a letter, and identifies its true main characters as introduced in the first chapter: the Trinity and the "kingdom of priests," God's people.
Spiritual & Personal Growth
Tools and encouragement for nurturing your own spiritual and emotional health, as well as the faith of your family.
Ministry can be demanding on family life. Karen Holford, a family therapist and pastor's wife, shares practical insights on nurturing strong, loving relationships in a ministerial home, focusing on efficient ways to show love and support amidst the unique challenges of ministry.
Feeling overwhelmed? Karen Holford, a family therapist and psychologist, explores the science of positive emotions. Learn simple, practical strategies inspired by Philippians 4 and positive psychology to balance your emotions, recover from stress, and build resilience against burnout.
How do we pass on a living faith to the next generation? Karen Holford discusses God's method from Deuteronomy 6, emphasizing simple, everyday ways to nurture a child's love for God through relationship, wonder, and exploring their unique "sacred pathways" of experiencing God.