MECHANICSVILLE, Va. — Northside Baptist Church believes that families that play together will be strong and healthy, says senior pastor Jeff Scott. So the latest additions to its church playground facilities are not for children, but for senior adults. Nancy…
OPINION: On priests, autonomy and the drawing of lines
The fundamentalist church I grew up in once led the charge in kicking a church out of the local association because that church ordained a woman deacon. I had moved away by then, but if I’d been around I would…
Proposed BGAV budget is revised, increasing allocations for some
Proposed BGAV budget is revised, increasing allocations for some Robert Dilday RICHMOND — A proposed budget for Baptist General Association of Virginia ministries in 2013 was significantly revised Oct. 18, increasing allocations for several BGAV partner agencies and altering one…
Revised budget proposal keeps missional priorities while increasing partner support, says committee
RICHMOND — A proposed budget for Baptist General Association of Virginia ministries in 2013 was significantly revised Oct. 18, increasing allocations for several BGAV partner agencies and altering one of its giving tracks to accommodate the changes. The overall budget…
OPINION: A new language
It took just a few minutes to read the article about the decision of the Baptist General Association of Virginia to ask a Richmond church to end affiliation after ordination of a gay man for a service mission, and I…
OPINION: Budgetary revelation
The 2013 proposed budget of the Baptist General Association of Virginia is a very revealing document. How we choose to spend our money says a lot about our values. For those coming to this conversation a bit late, let me…
For Raleigh congregation, a soup kitchen becomes a carryout service to the homeless and hungry
RALEIGH — When the call came to open a soup kitchen in the fellowship hall, the congregation of Temple Baptist Church in Raleigh embraced the idea. But as church members shifted into high gear, opening the church’s doors to the…
Fan or foe, children’s sermon here to stay
(ABP) — Judging from the absence of squirming and giggling, Holly Smith’s children’s sermon was quite the hit Sunday morning at Island View Baptist Church in Orange Park, Fla. Five little girls gathered on the steps leading to the pulpit…
Opinion Test
In reviewing the proposed 2013 Baptist General Association of Virginia budget I have once again become painfully aware of the budget woes we face as an association. The years I served on the budget committee, and then as first vice…
Opinion Test 2
e proposed 2013 Baptist General Association of Virginia budget I have once again become painfully aware of the budget woes we face as an association. The years I served on the budget committee, and then as first vice president and…
Opinion Test 4
of the budget woes we face as an association.  The years I served on the budget committee, and then as first vice president and president of the General Association provided me with insight as to how the budget process works….
Opinion Test 3
proposed 2013 Baptist General Association of Virginia budget I have once again become painfully aware of the budget woes we face as an association. The years I served on the budget committee, and then as first vice president and president…