The Cooperative Program, started in 1925 as a cooperative fund-raising venture between the Baptist state conventions and the Southern Baptist Convention, appears to be in a state of flux. The report of an ad hoc committee appointed to study and…
A vision to fulfill
There is a grainy old photograph which pictures the very first assembly at Eagle Eyrie, the Virginia Baptist assembly and conference center near Lynchburg. The photograph shows a stark contrast between architecture and people. It was taken inside English Hall,…
Take a deep breath
I have read The Da Vinci Code and thoroughly enjoyed Brown's work of fiction. I am amazed (and a bit disappointed and put off) by all the rhetoric attempting to debunk a work of fiction. I am a Christian, and…
Women’s Chorale marks 30 years
The Virginia Baptist Women's Chorale is celebrating its 30th anniversary in conjunction with the 50th anniverary of Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center. The celebration is planned for June 16 at 8 p.m. in Rooms 2-5 of English Hall. All current…
Refreshing action
It was so refreshing to read the article in the May 11, 2006, edition of the Religious Herald! For as long as I have been involved in the Southern Baptist Convention as a youth pastor's — and now senior pastor's…
Preparing a church for a pastor’s departure
Editor's Note: Recognizing that a number of pastors in Virginia will soon retire from active pastoral ministry, we began this series in the previous issue with a foundational book review by Gary Chapman, who directs the Southwest Virginia Christian Leadership…
Intentional interims
I hope your readers will appreciate the series you are developing concerning pastoral changes [see page 3 of this issue]. Please do not overlook the extraordinary benefits of the intentional interim process to churches undergoing transition. As you know, it…
CORRECTION
In the previous issue of the Religious Herald, Gary Chapman had written an excellent review of a book as the first installment of a three part series on “Preparing a church for a pastor's departure.” His work was mistakenly credited…
One-sided view
Your interview with a military man was really one-sided [“Virginia Baptist deacon heads Guantanamo detainee boards,” Herald, March 30]. Haven't you read reports from foreign and American journalists and many, many other reports — including the Red Cross? The military…
Operational challenges lead BGAV to withdraw ties with children’s home
In its May 9 meeting, the executive committee of the Virginia Baptist Mission Board voted to recommend withdrawing from a cooperative endeavor with the Baptist General Convention of Virginia and the Virginia Baptist State Convention. Since 1947 the Baptist General…
Stay an auxiliary
As I read my daily newspaper dated Feb. 25, I saw the article, “Southern Baptists weighing control of auxiliary.” Well, this old WMU leader and member of years felt as though I was standing in the presence of Pharisees and…
Proffits take posts at CrossRoads camp
Tracy and Jay Proffitt have been employed in staff positions at CrossRoads Camp and Conference Center, a facility owned and operated by Woman's Missionary Union of Virginia. Tracy will serve as the manager of food services and registration, and Jay…