By Robert Marus A broad array of religious leaders-including representatives of Baptist groups that often disagree-has launched an ambitious effort to combat domestic hunger and poverty. Several hundred Christian, Jewish, Muslim and other leaders culminated a weekend conference in Washington…

The Virginia Baptist Media Library Association elected officers and focused on “Your Church Library: An Oasis for Growth” during its spring conference May 13-15 at Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center. New-elected officers for 2005-2006 are Jean McChesney, director; Betty Watson,…

Analysis for June 16, 2005 By Amy Green When Mark D. Roberts started his blog, he envisioned a small outreach to his community and parishioners at Irvine Presbyterian Church in Irvine, Calif. A little more than a year later, the…

Another View for June 16, 2005 By Charles Colson The stunning disclosure that “Deep Throat” was the No. 2 man in the FBI has revived the Watergate-era hysteria. Mark Felt, consummate FBI professional, whom I dealt with often and trusted…

Editorial for June 16, 2005 By Jim White Have you ever wished you'd kept your big mouth shut? I have. You, too? I imagine that's how pastor Creighton Lovelace feels after such an indignant reaction to the message he posted…

Heritage Column for June 16, 2005 By Fred Anderson FLORENCE, Italy – Last week this column told about Jeremiah Bell Jeter's work in behalf of the Baptist cause in Italy. In 1872 the Virginia Baptist leader had been appointed by…

Staff Changes Mark S. Davis, to Highland Church, Monterey, as pastor, effective July 1. Jim Payne, to Flint Hill Church, Flint Hill, as pastor. Jeff Pinder, to Amelia Church, Amelia, as pastor. Pete Hypes, to Bermuda Church, Chester, as bi-vocational…

Contributions from Virginia Baptists for the Indian relief project through June 1 with the following designations: • Southern Baptist Convention (IMB): $101,890 • Baptist World Alliance (BWAid): $48,351 • Cooperative Baptist Fellowship: $83,863 • Virginia Baptist Mission Board: $368,723 Undesignated:…

Editorial for June 9, 2005 By Jim White If I were you, I would want to know something about this new guy who is serving as editor of the Religious Herald. Assuming you are at least as curious as I,…

Analysis for June 9, 2005 By Marv Knox Christians must minister in a world where escalating change is speeded up by the “migration” of everything from people to technology, missions strategist Bill O'Brien insisted. “We live in a world where…

Heritage Column for June 9, 2005 By Fred Anderson This week should find this columnist in Rome, making friends among the Italian Baptists. As this tourist ponders the glories of classical Roma, he is mindful that Virginia Baptists from the…

Disturbed by article The May 26 article, “Surrender All,” by Margaret Bernstein of the Religion News Service, disturbed me. My great dilemma is being uncertain of why I was most disturbed. It bothered me that a Baptist pastor such as…