I grant you, details of our births are hard for most of us to remember. In my case, the specifics have escaped me — and it’s not just because it happened so long ago. Even so, I have never been…
Book says white churches can learn from blacks
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. (ABP) — After resigning abruptly in 1992 from one of the largest and influential churches in the nation, First Baptist Church in Dallas, and going through a divorce within two years, Joel Gregory's ministry appeared to be…
Four Virginia Baptists receive disaster relief awards
RICHMOND, Va. — Four Virginia Baptists have been recognized nationally for their work in disaster relief ministries. The Southern Baptist Convention’s North American Mission Board presented its outstanding achivement award to Paul and Gerri McDaniel of Roanoke, Va., and its…
Van will ease climb up Eagle Eyrie’s hill
Participating the van exchange May 5 were (from left) Walter Harrow, assistant VBMB treasurer; Joe Fleming, Woodland Heights deacon; Terry Green, Woodland Heights pastor; Rod Miller, director of Eagle Eyrie; Eddie Stratton, VBMB treasurer; and Richard Duff, Eagle Eyrie staff…
No more steep climbs at Eagle Eyrie
Participating the van exchange May 5 were (from left) Walter Harrow, assistant VBMB treasurer; Joe Fleming, Woodland Heights deacon; Terry Green, Woodland Heights pastor; Rod Miller, director of Eagle Eyrie; Eddie Stratton, VBMB treasurer; and Richard Duff, Eagle Eyrie staff…
Leaders ascend to Eagle Eyrie for gathering, orientation
LYNCHBURG, Va. — The Leadership Gathering Weekend at Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center drew 489 church leaders from across the state to attend workshops provided by such nationally-known personalities as Reggie McNeal and Frank Page. Reggie McNeal speaks to participants at…
Some pastors still living in tents as quake-rocked Chile’s winter nears
NIPAS, Chile (ABP) — More than two months after a massive earthquake rocked Chile, rains have begun and winter soon will arrive, leaving a group of Baptist pastors bracing for the cold in small tents that have become their impromptu…
Land, other conservative evangelicals urge comprehensive immigration fix
WASHINGTON (ABP) — A group of conservative evangelicals is endorsing immigration reform that secures America's borders and provides a pathway to citizenship for the estimated 12 million people living in the United States illegally. Religious leaders including Samuel Rodriguez of…
VIRGINIA BRIEFS
Historical Society releases booklet. Peace-bearers: Church, Community & Beyond is a new booklet published by the Center for Baptist Heritage & Studies to be released at the annual meeting of the Virginia Baptist Historical Society at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May…
Virginia’s first Mission Madness brings teens to Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. — Weekend events typically draw large crowds. A marathon, craft show, concerts and baseball games attracted the attention of many in Richmond on the weekend of April 10. But a crowd of over 325 people, most of them…
OUT LOUD
“So pray for the Gulf Coast, that the oil wouldn’t devastate a people and a land already devastated by so much. As you do, remember: real conservatives protect what God loves.” Russell Moore The dean of the School of Theology…
VITAL SIGNS: Seven things your pastor wishes you knew, but is afraid to tell you
The transition out of local church pastoral and staff ministry after 33 years on the job is proving to be a provocative, illuminating and sobering experience. Sitting on the receiving side of the pulpit is a very different way to…