WASHINGTON (ABP) — Two Baptists were among 24 prominent Christian leaders in the United States who recently signed an open letter to President Bush calling for action against anti-Christian violence in India. Daniel Vestal of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and…
Alleged church-offering thief helps nab himself with visitor card
LAKELAND, Fla. (ABP) — In the annals of petty crime, it may not be the stupidest theft ever. But it’s probably close. Sheriff’s deputies in Lakeland, Fla., tracked down a man charged with stealing the Nov. 16 offering from a…
Shooting on Ouachita campus ends with no injuries, suspects in custody
ARKADELPHIA, Ark. (ABP) — A shooting incident the afternoon of Nov. 19 on the perimeter of the Ouachita Baptist University campus didn’t involve any students and ended with no injuries and three suspects quickly arrested, according to authorities. The alleged…
Rethink the concept of neighbor, says Campolo
Before Christians can carry out the Great Commission, they need to carry out the Great Commandment — to love your neighbor as yourself, evangelist Tony Campolo told Virginia Baptists last week. Interpreting the theme “Who Is My Neighbor?” in three…
News about Virginia Baptists and their ministries for November 20, 2008
STAFF CHANGES • Mark Reon, to Jackson Memorial Church, Chesapeake, as pastor, effective Jan. 1. • Jamie Mann, to Nash's Chapel Church, Wise, as interim pastor. • Glen McCune, to Chamberlayne Church, Richmond, as minister of music. HYMN FESTIVAL“Joined Together…
BGAV resolutions affirm stewardship, pray for leaders
Resolution of Appreciation With praise and thanksgiving to God through our Lord Jesus Christ, in whose name we have gathered, and to whose glory we consecrate our work together, We, the messengers to the 185th annual meeting of the Baptist…
BGAV resolutions affirm stewardship, pray for leaders
Resolution of Appreciation With praise and thanksgiving to God through our Lord Jesus Christ, in whose name we have gathered, and to whose glory we consecrate our work together, We, the messengers to the 185th annual meeting of the Baptist…
Women inspired, entertained at annual WMUV conference
LYNCHBURG — As Dogwood Hall at Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center filled with people for the 108th annual meeting of Woman's Missionary Union of Virginia, it also filled with an overwhelming sense of unity and excitement. The various elements of…
BGAV resolutions affirm stewardship, pray for leaders
Resolution of Appreciation With praise and thanksgiving to God through our Lord Jesus Christ, in whose name we have gathered, and to whose glory we consecrate our work together, We, the messengers to the 185th annual meeting of the Baptist…
Alexander to leave VBMB for missionary service
RICHMOND — Greg Alexander, who has coordinated the work of Virginia Baptists' collegiate ministers for over three years, will leave his position on Dec. 31. Alexander and his wife, Roslyn, have been appointed missionaries by the Southern Baptist Convention's International…
State, national CBF name Va. field coordinator
ATLANTA — The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the CBF of Virginia have partnered to employ a field coordinator for Virginia. Rob Fox has been named to this position and will begin work Feb. 1. He will be based in Richmond….
Ministers likely to dismiss or deny needs of mentally ill, Baylor study reveals
WACO, Texas — With research consistently showing that clergy — not psychologists or other mental health experts — are the most common source of help sought in times of psychological distress, a recent Baylor University study has found ministers often…