Although there was great rivalry and sometimes it was not very charitable, I am grieving over the death, demise and disaster at Spurgeon's College. I went to LBC now LST and Regent's Park College so there were and are connections with theologians, pastors, preachers, Baptist ministers and fellow travellers who had dealings, fellowship and happy memories of Spurgeon's College in south London. Some of these people went to LST, Spurgeon's College and RPC, as I know from alumni meetings at the Baptist Assembly. The esteemed Donald Guthrie and Derry Mac Macdonald travelled from Northwood to help Spurgeon's College with academic/ lecturing duties. Other scholars lectured and studied in some capacity at these three colleges.
Spurgeon's College has a place in my heart because Hornchurch Baptist Church was founded by CH Spurgeon, an Essex man who could be bolshie, and his brother. CHS was financially astute because he made sure that his students were placed at HBC, and financial support was forthcoming. It continued until these sad times.
Many questions come to my mind. What happens to the land and estate? What happens to the extensive library and historical memorabilia? What happens to the students in the middle of courses, research and other projects?
There must be an inquiry. Could this onmishambles of a clusterfudge have been avoided?
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On hearing of the situation I read the annual report of Spurgeons College from a couple of years ago (I think it was the report for 2022-2023). The report clearly stated that the college was running at a loss, but it also suggested that the college was financially sound for rthe time being. Nothing to worry about .... crash!
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