Church Office Position: Branch's Baptist Church in Richmond is seeking a person to work in the church office. Need good computer skills (desktop publishing, including bulletins and church newsletters), pleasant phone manners and ability to help with general office duties….
Church & People News for July 21, 2005
Staff Changes Matthew S. Straw, to Westhampton Church, Richmond, as pastor, effective July 24. Adam Wood, to Keen Street Church, Danville, as pastor, effective August 1. Tom McCracken, resigning as pastor of Airlee Court Church, Roanoke. Dan Tatum, to Hampton…
Classified Ads for July 21, 2005
TWO POSITIONS OPEN: Part-time Music Minister.Position available for person adept at leading adult choir, praise team and children's music. The ability to play an instrument, an asset. Part-time Youth Minister. Person with talent to work with youth, ages 12 –…
Three weeks in Italy
Heritage Column for July 21, 2005 By Fred Anderson ROVIGO, Italy – Our three weeks in Italy have left us with many impressions. Our ears are still ringing with the constant traffic noise of Naples, the sounds of Italians rapidly…
The power of the pat on the back
Editorial for July 21, 2005 By Jim White “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus” (Romans 15:5). Ever lose heart? My guess is you have gotten…
Letter for July 21, 2005
Wake up, Baptists I appreciated your fine column about “What's in a name.” As a life-long Baptist (76 years) I have always been distressed that people are so unconcerned about Baptist doctrine and important theological beliefs and practices! But I…
Virginia Baptists still headed to England
By Greg Warner Baptists around the world-including those in Virginia-will continue with plans to meet July 27-31 in England, despite the “horror” caused by deadly bombings that struck London July 7. British Baptists, who will play host to the Baptist…
Bluefield approves tobacco free policy
Bluefield College recently approved a tobacco free policy for its entire campus. Scheduled to become effective Aug. 15 the new policy is a revised version of the school's previous tobacco use policy, said Dan Bowman, dean of students at the…
Greenville Church marks 50-year pastorate
By Jim White The white frame church building sitting just off Highway 11 in Greenville was filled with members and friends who gathered on Sunday afternoon, June 26, to honor Francis Funk's 50th anniversary as pastor of Greenville Baptist. In…