Podcast appearances and mentions of bethany christian trust

This week on series 2 of rooted, we invited Heather Maciver to share about some of her work with Bethany Christian Trust, who provide an absolutely essential service this time of year, opening a care shelter for the homeless.

Today our guest is Bob Akroyd, Chairman of the Free Church of Scotland Mission Board and a Systematic Theology lecturer at Edinburgh Theological Seminary (ETS). Bob grew up in Lawrenceville, New Jersey and studied American History at the University of Virginia (founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819). Following two years of teaching English in Japan, he came to the University of Edinburgh to study Scottish History in 1990. Attending Buccleuch Free Church in Edinburgh and listening to tapes of the late Douglas MacMillan, Bob was converted in 1993. In 1996, he completed his PhD on “Lord Rosebery and Scottish Nationalism (1868 – 1896).” He continued his studies at the Free Church College from 1996 - 1999. In August 1999, Bob was ordained and inducted as Assistant Minister at Buccleuch Free Church in Edinburgh where he served with his friend and senior Minister Alex MacDonald for more than 13 years. Bob has also served as a Prison Chaplain at Saughton Prison, an honorary Chaplain at Edinburgh University and a volunteer at Bethany Christian Trust.In 2012, Bob was appointed to the Chair of Systematic Theology at the Free Church College. In 2013, Bob completed an MTh at New College, Edinburgh on “Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield (1851 – 1921) & the Essence of Christianity.” At ETS, Bob is the course organiser for Systematic Theology, Practical Theology and the Access to Theology Course.Bob is married to Heather and they live in Edinburgh.Topics: Mission, D.L. Moody, Confidence in Jesus, Elements of Good Preaching, Recruitment, Scottish Observations, Evangelists  Presented by David Meredith www.generation-mission.orgTitle Music and Production: Simon Kennedy

This week we have the wonderful Alasdair Bennett, CEO of Bethany Christian Trust, husband, father and all round brilliant leader here at Central.

Ever wondered if volunteering is for you? Listen to how I went from needing help to being able to offer others help. Or...small changes get huge results. With thanks to Bethany Christian Trust in Edinburgh: https://www.bethanychristiantrust.co.uk/ Logo image from Pixabay Music by AShamaluevMusic. Website: https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com

David McAdam, from Bethany Christian Trust, speaks about the story of Naaman and shares how God’s work often involves the insignificant, humbly serving.

David McAdam, from Bethany Christian Trust, speaks about the story of Naaman and shares how God's work often involves the insignificant, humbly serving.

This week, our featured artist is Matt Maher and the RITOTW is Bethany Christian Trust

Andrew Murray of Bethany Christian Trust, a charity that seeks to aid the homeless, speaks on Luke 6 v20

Andrew Murray of Bethany Christian Trust, a charity that seeks to aid the homeless, speaks on Luke 6 v20