Editorial for May 11, 2006 By Jim White Editor Two movies are making their debuts this year. Both have been critically acclaimed in film festivals, but I suspect that most of you have never heard of a South African movie…
Bless God and take courage
Heritage Column for May 11, 2006 By Fred Anderson At Christmastide last year, we visited in the home of Alma Hunt in Roanoke. She placed a new book in my hand and enthusiastically said, “I want you to read this…
Not cruel or ignorant
Brian McLaren (“Judas, Dan Brown and Jesus,” Herald, April 27) may be correct that the current discussions about Jesus might help us rediscover the real Jesus in the canonical Gospels. My problem is his assertion that the “religious right” presents…
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…