Slow wisdom is a qualitative research-led model of discernment discovered by Rev'd Dr Ruth Moriarty with the aim of renewing the practice of decision-making at the Baptist Church Meeting.
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Short overview of Slow Wisdom and it's impact on local Baptist Churches
On 18 February 2025, Slow Wisdom training resources were launched at the Centre for Baptist Studies at Regent's Park College Oxford. The first video was shared and an address given by Ruth Moriarty. A panel discussion followed led by leading practical theologians in the UK from Regent's Park College and the University of Chester.
(LR) Dr Helen Cameron (Oxford), Dr Dawn Llewellyn (Chester), Rev'd Wale Hudson-Roberts (Baptist Union), Rev'd Dr Andy Goodliff (Oxford)
Thanks to London Baptists and Southern Counties Baptist Association for their generous support of the Slow Wisdom video resource and for Claire and Hayley joining the launch in Oxford.
LR: Rev'd Claire Nicholls; London Baptists, Ruth Moriarty, Rev'd Hayley Young; Southern Counties Baptist Association
Introductory leaflet: Slow Wisdom

Slow wisdom videos
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