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Benjamin Leighton @benjaminleighton.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

COVER REVEAL 🚨 Excited to share the cover of my book ahead of its release with @wipfandstock.bsky.social later this year. Huge thanks to Jean-Luc Almond for allowing me to use his artwork for the cover, and to Beverly Gaventa for writing a foreword!

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Benjamin Leighton @benjaminleighton.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

A year has passed since this book contract was signed. I'm pleased to say that it's now in copyediting so should be released in the next few months!

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Diocese of Leeds @leeds.anglican.org · 28/05/2026

People in churches across the diocese marked Pentecost on Sunday, May 24. Read more here ⬇️ www.leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/n...

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People celebrate Pentecost across the diocese - Diocese of Leeds

People in churches across the diocese marked Pentecost on Sunday, May 24.

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St Hild @sthild.org · 07/04/2026

Find out about the new PhD at St Hild at sthild.org/phd

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St Hild @sthild.org · 17/02/2026

'Life and Lent' is a reflective piece by Rev Dr Ben Leighton, St Hild Director of Reader Training. Read more at sthild.org/news/lent-an...

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Dr Jo Kershaw @mthrjo.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

At the YTEP Tutor Development Day on Racial Justice. First up, +Arun Arora, who starts by noting the urgency of this in the face of strengthening Christian Nationalism.

An Asian man in a dark suit, a purple shirt and clerical collar and a silver pectoral cross, stands at a lectern. Behind him a PowerPoint slide is displayed (he’s telling a story about his childhood experiences in Birmingham so it shows a picture of the allegedly hallowed ground of Villa Park, a place his mum wouldn’t let him go because football grounds were full of National Front supporters).

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Benjamin Leighton @benjaminleighton.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

The manuscript for my forthcoming book with Wipf & Stock is almost ready to submit, but I need a title! Please have your say below to help me decide. The subtitle will be a version of 'The Agency of Sin in Romans 5-8'. - Sin as Antiperson - Sin - Antiperson - Power, Personification, or Antiperson?

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St Hild @sthild.org · 05/12/2025

Come and work with us! We are recruiting for Two Roles within our Operations Team: Operations Manager (.6 FTE) Academic Registrar (.4 FTE) Closing date for applications: Midnight, Tuesday 6th January 2025 For more information on both roles, please go to sthild.org/jobs

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Jamie Davies @jamiedavies.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

In case anyone thought this was a viral joke (and I don't blame you) the official announcement is now out from Aberdeen: www.abdn.ac.uk/news/24854/

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New Kirby Laing Professor of New Testament Exegesis appointed

Dr Jamie Davies has been appointed to the post of Kirby Laing Professor of New Testament Exegesis

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St Hild @sthild.org · 04/11/2025

As our college grows and roles develop, we've been adding to our team. We asked our six newest staff members questions about their roles and what they do outside of St Hild. Read more here at sthild.org/news/introdu...

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Benjamin Leighton @benjaminleighton.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

A bit of news! I finished my curacy last month and have just joined the academic team @sthild.org as their new Director of Reader Training! Oh, and we bought a house 😊

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Benjamin Leighton @benjaminleighton.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Our first time running the #experiencebradford placement scheme was fantastic!! What a privilege to see some of what God's doing across the city of Bradford, to think theologically together, and to do it all with such a brilliant group of people 😁 Watch this space for 2026! @leeds.anglican.org

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Benjamin Leighton @benjaminleighton.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

On Day Twelve of the #experiencebradford placement scheme, we spent the morning with Bishop Smitha Prasadam, thinking about racial justice and the church. Then, in the afternoon, we had a final session for reflection with Bishop Toby Howarth and Andy Jolley. @leeds.anglican.org

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Benjamin Leighton @benjaminleighton.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Day Eleven of the #experiencebradford placement scheme started with the GHM Community Cafe. Then, we went to the Inner Bradford Deanery Chapter for lunch and a session on Trauma Recovery, with placement presentations in the afternoon! @leeds.anglican.org

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Benjamin Leighton @benjaminleighton.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

On Day Ten of the #experiencebradford placement scheme, we spent the day at St John's Bowling, and engaged with Tim and Soleiman about ministry amongst refugees and asylum seekers. Then, we finished with a session with Meg from @thelinkingnetwork.bsky.social. @leeds.anglican.org

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Benjamin Leighton @benjaminleighton.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Day Nine of the #experiencebradford placement scheme gave time for personal reflection and presentation prep. In the afternoon, we joined Adam Dickson and the team at St Wilfrid's for Cafe Salaam, where we also heard a bit about Adam's doctoral research. @leeds.anglican.org

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Benjamin Leighton @benjaminleighton.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

On Day Eight of the #experiencebradford placement scheme, we joined the Mission Apprentices for training in the morning. Then, we heard from @calumburke.bsky.social about all that's going on in Thornbury. @leeds.anglican.org

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Benjamin Leighton @benjaminleighton.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Day Seven of the #experiencebradford placement scheme saw our guests joining in with different Sunday services all across the city! @leeds.anglican.org

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Benjamin Leighton @benjaminleighton.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Day Six of the #experiencebradford placement scheme (after a day off), included the Bradford Faith Trail and Saturday Gathering at Fountains Church. @leeds.anglican.org

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Benjamin Leighton @benjaminleighton.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Day Four of the #experiencebradford placement scheme started early w/ 'Prayer for Bradford'. Then we had sessions on strategy w/ Andy Jolley, resource churches and Fountains Church w/ Linda Maslen, and Trauma Theology w/ Jo Douglas, as well as the Fountains community lunch. @leeds.anglican.org

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Benjamin Leighton @benjaminleighton.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

On Day Three of the #experiencebradford placement scheme, we spent the morning with Bishop Toby and Kaneez, learning about interfaith engagement in Bradford. Then, in the afternoon, we explored multi-parish ministry with Chris Chorlton and Jim Taylor at Holy Trinity, Idle.

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Benjamin Leighton @benjaminleighton.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Day Two of the #experiencebradford placement scheme. We spent the morning thinking about chaplaincy and parish ministry with St Stephen's in West Bowling, and the afternoon looking at estates ministry in Holme Wood. @leeds.anglican.org

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Benjamin Leighton @benjaminleighton.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Day One of the #experiencebradford placement scheme took place at @bradfordcathedral.org.uk. We heard about the history of Bradford, explored the city centre, and talked with AndyBowerman about the role and life of the Cathedral. @leeds.anglican.org

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Philip Ziegler @pgziegler.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

We’re looking for a colleague in New Testament here in Divinity at Aberdeen. www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs/vacanci...

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Kirby Laing Chair of New Testament Exegesis, Divinity, History, Philosophy & Art History (DHP145A) | The University of Aberdeen

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Benjamin Leighton @benjaminleighton.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Very excited to share that I've signed a contract with Wipf & Stock to publish a revised version of my PhD in the Cascade Library of Pauline Studies!

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Benjamin Leighton @benjaminleighton.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Such a privilege to be at the Persian Anglican Network Conference in Nottingham today! Amazing things going on with the Persian community all over the UK!

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Benjamin Leighton @benjaminleighton.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

My recent article in The Preacher, 'Preaching Apocalyptic Passages,' is now available here...

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Preaching Apocalyptic Passages

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Benjamin Leighton @benjaminleighton.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Great to receive an early copy of April's edition of The Preacher, including feature articles by John Barclay, John Deehan, and myself!

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Benjamin Leighton @benjaminleighton.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Hello! I'm currently organising a two week programme of ministry experience and theological engagement in Bradford this summer! If you (or anyone you know) might be interested, then you can find all of the info (and sign up), here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/experience...

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Benjamin Leighton @benjaminleighton.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Calling ordinands, students, and clergy! Come and join us this summer, in the 2025 UK City of Culture, to experience the breadth of ministry in Bradford. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/experience... @leeds.anglican.org

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Benjamin Leighton @benjaminleighton.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

It was a privilege to be able to share some of my research at our Bishop's Study Day yesterday, in a session entitled 'Sin, Slavery, and Addiction.' Also, to be involved with the 'Bible and Context' module @sthild.org, and to teach 'Advanced Hemerneutics' at Leeds School of Theology this month.

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Benjamin Leighton @benjaminleighton.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Beverly Gaventa's fantastic new commentary on Romans is currently available on Kindle for under a fiver!

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