TBILISI, Georgia — An eight-day camp in the Caucasus Mountains to learn German may not sound like much of a vacation to some Americans. But for the young Georgians ages 12 to 23 who participated in the camp this summer,…
VIRGINIANS @ THE CONGRESS: Friends gather in Honolulu
John Upton enjoys birthday greetings from fellow Virginians at a reception in Honolulu. Virginia Baptists were hard at work behind the scenes at the 20th Baptist World Congress, enriching the experience of more than 4,000 global Baptists. HONOLULU — The…
Teen makes dreams come true for Kentucky girls
MADISON HEIGHTS, Va. — Jaime Fitzgerald, a recent graduate of Amherst County High School and a member of Randolph Memorial Baptist Church in Madison Heights, realized many of the girls in the Appalachian town of Manchester, Ky., would be unable…
VIRGINIANS @ THE CONGRESS: Congress press office communicates BWA actions to world’s Baptists
Virginia Baptists were hard at work behind the scenes at the 20th Baptist World Congress, enriching the experience of more than 4,000 global Baptists. HONOLULU — For many of the world’s 100 million Baptist adherents, initial reports from the 20th…
Richmond churches tackle jobs at Bluefield
BLUEFIELD, Va. — Black enamel paint and a team of 31 inexperienced youth with paintbrushes were an interesting combination as three Richmond-area churches partnered for a week of service at Bluefield College in July. The team after an afternoon outing…
VIRGINIANS @ THE CONGRESS: Worship planners focus on praise, celebration
The last worship session of the Congress featured Hawaiian music and musicians. (Photo by Pete Traynham) Virginia Baptists were hard at work behind the scenes at the 20th Baptist World Congress, enriching the experience of more than 4,000 global Baptists….
MC2 combines Bible study, mission action
LYNCHBURG, Va. — For the more than 400 people attending the MC2 conference July 19-24, the question, “What was your favorite part?” sparked a variety of responses. Painting houses gave MC2 participants opportunities to share their faith. An 8-year-old responded,…
VIRGINIANS @ THE CONGRESS: BWA leaves mark on Honolulu
Virginia Baptists were hard at work behind the scenes at the 20th Baptist World Congress, enriching the experience of more than 4,000 global Baptists. HONOLULU — The more than 4,000 Baptists who attended the Baptist World Congress did more than…
VIRGINIANS @ THE CONGRESS: Children introduced to Baptist family during World Congress
Virginia Baptists were hard at work behind the scenes at the 20th Baptist World Congress, enriching the experience of more than 4,000 global Baptists. Children from around the world sing for participants at the World Congress. (Photo by Pete Traynham)…
VIRGINIANS @ THE CONGRESS: Students encounter diversity in BWA program
Virginia Baptists were hard at work behind the scenes at the 20th Baptist World Congress, enriching the experience of more than 4,000 global Baptists. HONOLULU — Behind the comings and goings of those attending the BWA Congress, a group of…
VITAL SIGNS: Jason’s upside-down world
If asked to identify a favorite New Testament character, most of us go with the predictable and obvious: Barnabbas, Mary, Nathaniel, Peter, Lydia, Timothy, Phoebe. You know the list. Let me remind you of an obscure character who can highlight…
OUT LOUD
“To those Americans who happen to be Muslim, I say: Please do not think that the hatefulness of a few visible ‘Christians’ represents the views of all the rest of us. Some of us are just as appalled by what…