The Learning Collective is a formative course in Christian discipleship for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of faith and develop their skills in ministry.

Regent’s Park College, along with a number of regional associations from Baptists Together are pleased to announce its latest addition to Community Learning.

The Learning Collective (TLC) began in September 2023 and is delivered in-person and online.

See here for more details and how to apply. We are now accepting expressions of interest for the September 2026 intake.

TLC is a course for any of our 100,000+ members who use their gifts in a range of activities each week in our Baptist communities. We celebrate youth workers and youth pastors, families and children’s workers, young leaders, pioneers, treasurers, chaplains, deacons, elders, trustees, pastoral care workers, evangelists, and those in local church leadership. We also recognise we want to stay fresh and focused in our respective ministries. This course offers participants a creative learning opportunity to help deepen their understanding of faith and develop skills in ministry and mission for today’s context.

The course runs for 20 months and participants are encouraged to join the whole programme as this helps build community. The cost for the full course (without assignments) is £800. For those seeking Recognised Local Minister (RLM) status the cost is £1400 which includes the marking of assignments. We offer a 50% discount for those aged under 30.  The course is facilitated by Rev Jane Day who will be working alongside others from across Baptists Together.

This course meets the academic and spiritual formation requirements set by Baptists Together for anyone seeking to become a RLM. Those wishing to work towards RLM status should speak to their Regional Minister about what else is involved and about the application process.