Who Am I?
Description
Led by Bishop Nick Baines, this 4-session York Course is the ideal Bible study for Advent.
Who Am I? is a York Course for Advent, created to help groups and individuals prepare for Christmas by exploring some of life's biggest questions: What gives me meaning? How does God see me? Where do I truly belong?
Through 4 thought-provoking sessions, Bishop Nick Baines invites you into honest reflection and lively discussion about identity and faith, drawing you deeper into the heart of Advent and the wonder of Christ's coming.
What's included:
- Coursebook with 4 sessions - commentary, quotations and discussion questions.
- Audio and video contributions from Bishop Nick Baines, Chine McDonald (Director of Theos) and Nick Spencer (Senior Fellow at Theos).
- Full transcripts printed in the back for accessibility and deeper study.
-Leader and participant guidance - simple to run in any group setting or for personal use.
Why choose this York Course?
- Made for Advent - the perfect way to journey through the weeks before Christmas.
- Led by Bishop Nick Baines - widely respected for his engaging teaching and insight.
- Flexible and accessible - suitable for small groups, churches, or individual study.
- Trusted quality - York Courses have inspired and equipped Christians for over 40 years.
- Relevant beyond Advent - while written for Advent, its themes of identity and faith are timeless.
Prepare for Christmas with fresh insight and renewed faith as you discover who you are in Christ.
Video Discussion available exclusively from SPCK Publishing website through purchasing a Course or participant Book.
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Person
NICK BAINES became the first Bishop of Leeds in June 2014. He was previously Bishop of Bradford and Bishop of Croydon. Before ordination, he worked for four years as a Russian linguist at GCHQ.
Nick has particular expertise in communication and is known for his engagement with the media. He is frequently asked to comment nationally on topical issues, and is regularly heard on 'Thought for the Day' on Radio 4. His writing includes comment pieces for broadsheet newspapers, popular books on Christian faith and contributions to academic journals. For nine years he chaired the Sandford St Martin Trust which promotes excellence in religious broadcasting through the presentation of annual awards. Nick became a member of the House of Lords in 2014.
Content
Session 1: Who Am I?
Session 2: What does the Bible say?
Session 3: Being Human
Session 4: Playing a part (not playing apart)
