MARION — With the buzz of the Oscars still fresh in people’s minds, one Virginia Baptist church brought people together to celebrate the use of hymns in several Academy Award winning or nominated movies. Simultaneously, Marion Baptist Church in Marion…
BTSR announces new study in biblical interpretation
RICHMOND — Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond will offer a new concentration in biblical interpretation, beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year. Seminary spokespersons said that in an era of declining biblical literacy, ministers have a critical need for the skills…
BTSR launches 20th anniversary celebration with shared memories
RICHMOND — Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond launched a two-and-a-half-year celebration of its 20th anniversary March 12 with a banquet and shared memories on the school’s campus. The event — which drew current and former faculty, staff and trustees as…
From the Eastern Shore to Cumberland Gap
STAFF CHANGES • Phil Stevens, to Lynch Station Church, Lynch Station, as pastor. • John P. Campbell, to Rose Union Church, Piney River, as full-time pastor. • Les Redfern, to Cornerstone Christian Church, Richmond, as full-time pastor. • Don Pegram,…
RIGHT or WRONG: Praying in school
My child’s kindergarten teacher taught him a prayer, which his class recites before lunch. Do you think that is OK, or should I talk to her? If the public school teacher shares your religious beliefs, you might be tempted to…
SECOND OPINION: The source and cure for what ails us
For more than a decade I hosted a nationally syndicated talk show. I read five newspapers a day, 30 journals a month and a few books a week. All of that helped me learn to spot certain trends, and all…
Bebber’s ministry in D.C. challenges visiting churches to take ministry home
WASHINGTON — Many walk the streets of Washington, D.C., with no place to call home. And, for most, it’s something they never planned or a place they’d never thought they’d be. But life threw difficulties their way — a few…
Redeeming the time: Family fun and meaningful memories don’t demand a big bankroll
In tight economic times, families should recognize making memories doesn’t mean breaking the bank, family ministry experts agree. Dream vacations to Disney World can be meaningful memory-building times for families, but so can shared trips to a store or afternoon…
Offering given for churches in financial crisis
I have had the privilege of pastoring seven fine Virginia Baptist churches during the past 45 years. During these years of service I have developed a great appreciation for our Virginia Baptist mission work and a love for our Virginia…
CBFV of Virginia looks to future with new coordinator, 10 initiatives
The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Virginia’s future will be invigorated with the help of 10 initiatives, said the group’s new field coordinator during the CBFV General Assembly March 13-14. “This is a sketch of what we could look like in…
Natural selection not a rejection of God or faith
A friend at the Virginia Council of Churches shared with me the recent issue of the Religious Herald in which John Klink wrote, “We must be careful not to let ourselves be deceived by the lies of the theory of…
Having fun in Virginia at no cost — now that’s good!
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of “Virginia is for Lovers,” Virginia’s tourism department is sharing a list of free things to do on vacation. For more details click on www.Virginia.org. Activities include: Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail. Virginia has some…