Faith
Faithful Giving Supports Spurgeon’s Students
Faith Facts
- Baptist donors across the UK raised £90,000 after Spurgeon’s College unexpectedly shut down in July 2025.
- The Baptist Union of Great Britain quickly established a Student Support Office to protect academic records and student accreditation.
- Funds were used to reimburse students’ tuition and provide extra financial assistance as many continued their ministry training elsewhere.
When Spurgeon’s College closed suddenly due to financial difficulties, Baptist churches and donors responded with urgency rooted in Christian charity. Their efforts ensured students could stay on their calling to ministry, despite uncertainty and extra burdens.
Founded in 1856 by Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the historic college trained generations of Christian servants. With the closure displacing up to 200 students, the Baptist family stepped in to provide practical and spiritual support—a testament to living out the Gospel call to bear one another’s burdens.
Other Baptist colleges and regional associations worked together to help students continue their theological training. Most transferred to the London hub of Bristol Baptist College or other respected institutions, ensuring ministry formation remains strong.
“We have been delighted and humbled by the generosity and compassion of Baptists across our Union that is expressed in the donations made. The total enabled us to help more students than we initially thought would be possible, and to a higher level.”
These actions reflect Biblical stewardship and unity, ensuring those dedicated to Gospel ministry are equipped and encouraged even in trial. Let us continue to lift up students and staff in our prayers as they pursue Kingdom service.