ROANOKE — The Baptist General Association of Virginia, acknowledging an uncertain economic environment, approved a reduced budget for 2009 during a quiet annual meeting that drew about 1,250 people. At the Nov. 11-12 meeting, messengers also elected a retired public…
Spirit-filled churches
In the Nov. 6 edition of the Religious Herald, an article attributed to ABP, written by Bob Allen, was entitled “Trinity debate trickles down to gender roles.” One paragraph reads, “In a June sermon .. Bruce Ware, professor of Christian…
A good time to be Virginia Baptist, says outgoing president Lewis
ROANOKE — Joe Lewis, who presided at last week's meeting as he concluded his year as BGAV president, opened the sessions by calling messengers to “celebrate the family called Virginia Baptists and celebrate the response to the invitation of God,…
Out Loud
“I'm like, OK, God, if there is an open door for me somewhere — this is what I always pray — I'm like, don't let me miss the open door. Show me where the open door is. … And if…
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…
Church start uses technology to reach Texas community
MANSFIELD, Texas (ABP) — Patrick Moses has a long commute from his home in Mansfield, Texas, to his job with the Department of Homeland Security in Washington. CBF church planter and Department of Homeland Security officer Patrick Moses poses with…
Proposed resolution cites racial disparities in justice system
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (ABP) — A resolution on racial disparities in the criminal-justice system received a first reading at a Nov. 12-13 meeting of American Baptists’ Board of National Ministries. The proposed resolution, scheduled to receive a second reading…