Our blog
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Prayer is Vital: Our Thought for the Month
A few days ago we stopped our programme at Christchurch Campus to pray for Ukraine. My colleague, Chris Sinkinson, read some words from a sermon C.S...
Effective Leadership: Our Thought for the Month
"What would you expect to find in a Moorlands graduate?" That was a question we put to a panel of trusted advisors who represent potential employers...
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...
Saying Yes to God | Christmas Message
Highly favoured So, what do we make of Mary? Once more this year, she’ll feature prominently in Nativity plays up and down the land – even if...
Four things every student should learn at Bible College
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the German pastor, theologian and resistance member established a seminary at Finkenwalde to train pastors for the Confessing...
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...
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...
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 College Principal As Moorlands College celebrates its 75th anniversary this summer, we are delighted to announce Rev Andy du Feu...
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...
Celebrations and Succession: Our Thought for the Month
Celebrations are on the timetable! This summer, Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after...
The God who counts – Alistair McKitterick
Are you ready for this video? 😆 Enjoy! "The more we learn about science, the more God is the best explanation for the way things are." In...
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...
October 2021 – A thought from the Principal
Way before ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’, there was “Don’t Worry – Trust God”. One’s a Second World War slogan that’s come back into vogue. The other is...
August 2021 – A thought from the Principal
50 years ago at this church side-entrance, my Christian adventure began. The photo was taken recently on a trip back in my hometown of West Wickham,...
June 2021 – A thought from the Principal
"The great Scots poet Robert Burns famously wrote: ‘The best laid schemes o’ Mice an’ Men Gang aft agley’. Meaning: even our finest plans can...
May 2021 – A thought from the Principal
It seems we’ve spent a lot of the last 15 months waiting. Waiting for the next round of Government guidance as Covid-19 persists. Waiting to get...
Leadership team developments at Moorlands College
We’re delighted to announce several recent staff appointments that will continue to further God’s work here at Moorlands College. Our Mission...
April 2021 – A thought from the Principal
"I’ve been thinking a lot about eyes recently. One year into this pandemic, my eyesight has changed. Lots of folk have told me the same thing,...
Celebrating Jonathan and Jackie Woodhouse
Outstanding service From January 2015, our Chaplains, Jonathan and Jackie Woodhouse, have played a significant part in community life here at...
College updates
Keep up to date with college news!
Welcome to our campus 📽️
Our Christchurch campus-based students are back for the summer term. Check out our Reel below! Join us for an Open Day soon and say hello!...
We’re open – our latest update
Since 1948 Moorlands College has been equipping people to transform the church and the world and through the extraordinary work of staff and the...
Staff and undergraduate programmes celebrated in National Student Survey
We’re grateful for another academic year and all that God has done through those in our Moorlands College community. In a season of coronavirus, and...
Apply for September 2021
Begin your Moorlands College journey today. Since 1948, Moorlands College has given Christians passionate about Jesus Christ the knowledge and...
Save the Date – Derek Copley’s Thanksgiving Service
Save the date We're privileged to circulate details of the Thanksgiving Service to celebrate the life of Derek Copley, former Principal of Moorlands...
Significant professional endorsement in Ireland
Celebrating youth work We’d like to celebrate the achievement of professional endorsement from the youth work body, North South Education Training...
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...
Moorlands College praised in National Student Survey 2020
We’re delighted to announce that Moorlands College has achieved 100% overall student satisfaction in the latest National Student Survey (NSS)...
Exciting developments at Moorlands College
As we launch into 2020, we’re excited and expectant for all that God has in store for us as a college. Our Mission Statement, inspired by the above...
Moorlands College and Youth Link look to the future
Moorlands College and Youth Link: NI, the inter-Church youth organisation for Northern Ireland, have announced that they will be working together in...
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...
Teaching praised in National Student Survey
In the 2018 National Student Survey (NSS), we achieved 97% for teaching satisfaction. The high score is complimented with the college's overall...
