Sept. 17 was a typical Sunday morning at most Virginia Baptist churches. But for the congregation of Parham Road Baptist in Richmond, it was the first time in over two years that they had gathered for worship at their church…
Pewboy meets Calvin
Pewboy: Oh, I thought you had heard that I had another question and was making yourself scarce! Altar Ego: Well, I had noticed your agitated state. Is this going to be another trivial imponderable like “Given a preacher's favorite Sunday…
Inclusion for the BGAV
Unfortunately, there is a sleeper in all of this. Whoever accepts an appointment must agree to biblical inerrancy and sign off on the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message. One always wonders what is really meant by biblical inerrancy. What about…
Page interview
You pointed out that historic Virginia Baptists (myself included) were beginning to question whether they should continue to send money to the SBC if they are denied participation. Page's reply to your query struck a welcome chord when he replied,…
Which Bible?
Page said, “It's not fair not to exclude both conventions in Virginia and Texas to service as trustees.” That sounded good to me until I read the next paragraph, I knew we are getting the same old fundamentalist run around….
Fired SS teacher
In view of their behavior could it be that LaBouf and his La “Board” are losing their La “Minds” and should be transported to La La Land? Ken McFarlane Smith, Arlington
Thanks to Upton
He is a man who cares about the people he serves. Thank God for his willingness to be used of the Lord. Wayne Moore, Stuart
Congregational mentors
Now in her fourth year at Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, Kenley had not considered a vocation ministering within the church setting, but her internship experience changed her perspective. With an undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry, Kenley thought she…
A church on the move
The church began in 1876, when some Baptists started meeting in a private home. They had been members of the nearby Sandy Creek Church and other Baptist churches. Later, the house was moved to another location and used as a…
Home again
Sept. 17 was a typical Sunday morning at most Virginia Baptist churches. But for the congregation of Parham Road Baptist in Richmond, it was the first time in over two years that they had gathered for worship at their church…
News about Virginia Baptists and their ministries for September 28, 2006
Staff Changes Steve Traylor, to First Church, Staunton, as senior pastor. Mathew “Mat” Brown, to Branch's Church, Richmond, as pastor. David G. McEntire, to Gibeon Church, Callao, as pastor. Holly Irvin, resigning as minister of music and youth at Monument…
LUCHA sponsors school supplies project
This year, approximately 110 children and youth from 20 area schools were provided with the basic supplies they need to return to school. The supply bags are specifically filled for each individual student according to his or her school, age,…