RICHMOND—Peace-bearing is the theme of the Roots & Wings: Young Scholars Essay Contest for 2010, which is sponsored by the Center for Baptist Heritage & Studies. The contest is open to Virginia Baptists who are high school students in the…
FIRST PERSON: God’s little surprises
BELMOPAN, Belize — I never dreamed that I would perform my first baptisms in the Caribbean Sea. Nor did I imagine that a mission trip to Belize to work with children would offer such an opportunity. But that’s exactly what…
HERITAGE: Oysters and Baptists
This month is the centennial of an important event. Exactly a century ago, on Feb. 8, the trustees of Richmond College (now the University of Richmond) met to consider relocating the school from its campus located close to the city…
Virginia Baptist Ministry Assistants schedule spring conference at Eagle Eyrie
RICHMOND, Va. — The Baptist Ministry Assistants of Virginia (BMAV) will hold its spring 2010 conference April 27-30 at Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center. Two tracks will be offered. Sandra Sartor, ministry assistants specialist/ consultant from LifeWay Christian Resources, will…
FIRST PERSON: God’s little surprises
BELMOPAN, Belize — I never dreamed that I would perform my first baptisms in the Caribbean Sea. Nor did I imagine that a mission trip to Belize to work with children would offer such an opportunity. But that’s exactly what…
OUT LOUD
“I beg you, look for the words ‘social justice’ or ‘economic justice’ on your church Web site. If you find it, run as fast as you can. Social justice and economic justice, they are code words. Now, am I advising…
If your church is all about social justice, you’re half right
By Jim White I’m all about the United States Constitution. Next to the Bible, it may be my favorite document. I support and defend the rights of individuals to speak even if everything inside me is shouting, “Shut up!” Like…
From the Eastern Shore to Cumberland Gap
STAFF CHANGES • Anna Miller, to Westhunt Church, Richmond, as pastor. • Seth Horrell, to North Riverside Church, Newport News, as pastor. • Larry Soblotne, to Faith Church, Hamptn, as pastor. • Edward Creel, pastor; Greg Soult, minister to youth…
In Alabama, football coach has more Facebook fans than God does
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (RNS) — University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban may not be bigger than God in Alabama, but he has more fans on Facebook. Saban edged out the Almighty to claim the top spot in a ranking of…
Trinity? There’s an app for that.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Nils Smith recognizes he has an unusual title — pastor for college and online community ministry. But he suspects he may be one of the first of a new breed of ministers. Smith was serving on…
Author worries online communities are hurting genuine relationships
PORTLAND, Ore. (RNS) — When it comes to Facebook, Jesse Rice sees an immensely popular social networking site that’s great for sharing photos and keeping in touch with friends. He also sees something that encourages attitudes and behaviors that don’t…
What lasts forever? Faith, hope, love …and anything posted on Facebook
A student’s Facebook entry chronicles the painful details of a romantic break-up. Or describes an ill-spent weekend partying with friends. Or scathingly blisters someone who holds differing political views. Fast-forward a few years. That same student sits in a job…