HALIFAX — Team members Vicky Barker, Donna Moorefield, Hugh and Dot Haley, Harrell and Joyce Burton, George and Sara Crump, Woody and Joan Waller and C.J. Womack. “What an experience!” “I’ll be going on the next trip.” “It’s humbling to…
Youth minister helps students go on mission online
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP) — Like innovators of the past who used the printing press, radio and television to spread the gospel, a growing number of Christians today are taking their message to social media such as Facebook, Twitter, blogs, podcasts,…
Wide-open freedom of the Web offers challenges and ministry opportunities
While social networking sites are far from private or anonymous, the public nature hasn’t prevented individuals from boldly posting information or photographs they likely wouldn’t share with such a diverse crowd in “real” life, pastors note. Daniel Johnson, associate pastor…
Ministry leaders tap into online networking
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP) — Visit Facebook, search the word “LifeWay” and John Cade’s profile pops up. Known as “John at LifeWay,” Cade uses the social networking site to connect with 700-plus student leaders for ministry. LifeWay Christian Resources is harnessing…
From the Eastern Shore to Cumberland Gap
STAFF CHANGES • Randy T. McDaniel, to Calvary Church, Floyd, as senior pastor. • Willard D. Bowen, to Welcome Grove Church, Warsaw, as pastor. • Robert Putt, now serving as pastor of West Lynchburg Church, Lynchburg. He had served as…
Getting to know you: Christians are engaging social media
Just how many Christians are flocking to Facebook? It’s not an idle question, to judge from the number of people asking it on the wildly popular social networking site. “We Can Find 10,000,000 Christians on Facebook” is the name of…
Fredericksburg congregation adopts multi-site, multi-generational model
FREDERICKSBURG — Given the present economic conditions, most people know exactly how they would use a gift of one million dollars or even a multi-million dollar-valued piece of land. Fairview's Charlotte Street campus. Fairview Baptist Church in Fredericksburg and its…
Fredericksburg congregation adopts new model
FREDERICKSBURG — Given the present economic conditions, most people know exactly how they would use a gift of one million dollars or even a multi-million dollar-valued piece of land. Fairview's Charlotte Street campus. Fairview Baptist Church in Fredericksburg and its…
Getting to know you
Just how many Christians are flocking to Facebook? It’s not an idle question, to judge from the number of people asking it on the wildly popular social networking site. “We Can Find 10,000,000 Christians on Facebook” is the name of…