Resurrection Baptist Church in Montpelier, Vt., is seeking volunteers to help work on its roof. The roof on the church has been deteriorating for several years, but the trustees have been patching it year after year to make it last…
Virginia Baptists speak out about Lead Like Jesus conference
Last year, I had the privilege of leading one of the breakout sessions for 21-C. I thought then, as I do now, this is one of the best events we offer as Virginia Baptists. As I reflect back through my…
Pastors to sign prayer covenant
Pastors representing hundreds of Christian churches throughout metropolitan Richmond were to gather at Richmond Hill Feb. 16 to covenant to lead their congregations in praying a common list of topics for an entire year beginning March 5, 2006. The effort…
Lead Like Jesus conference sets new attendance record
Heading an all-star lineup, noted business management and leadership author Ken Blanchard challenged the more than 1,100 people who attended Virginia Baptists’ 21-C conference to identify and practice the leadership principles of Jesus. Blanchard has been helping businesses understand what…
Virginia Baptist Heath Miller is a home-grown favorite
By Jim White Editor Heath Miller, a member of Sword's Creek Baptist Church in the Lebanon Baptist Association, is also a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. With the Steelers' Super Bowl win Feb. 5, Heath has just finished a dream…
Groups of evangelical leaders face off over global warming
By Robert Marus Associated Baptist Press A Feb. 8 news conference in Washington signaled the start of what could become a showdown over global warming between two groups of evangelical Christian leaders. At stake are the hearts and minds of…
A year of significant ministry for Virginia Baptists
An open letter from John Upton Dear Virginia Baptist family: I would like to congratulate the Baptist General Association of Virginia family for a year of significant ministry. The year 2005 was a year of global and national disasters. The…
Characteristics of multiracial congregations
Seven principles characterize successful multiracial congregations, according to studies conducted by sociologist and author George Yancey. • Inclusive worship. Racially distinctive elements of worship transcend music to include preaching style, the way the worship service is organized and interior décor…
GuideStone releases Ministers Tax Guide
Ministers can find additional help in preparing their 2005 federal income tax returns from GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. The annual Ministers Tax Guide for 2005 returns details recent changes to tax laws and their effect on…
Segregation undermines churches’ ability to reach society with gospel
By Marv Knox Baptist Standard Christians undermine their ability to reach society with the gospel because they segregate their churches by race, sociologist/author George Yancey told participants in a workshop aimed at racial reconciliation. Yancey, assistant professor of sociology at…
Registration opens for SBC childcare
Registration is now open for families planning to enroll their children in the preschool childcare or the children's conference from June 11-14 in conjunction with the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Greensboro, N.C. For all information regarding registration, visit…
Brunson may follow Vines as pastor of Jacksonville church
Less than a week after bidding farewell to retiring pastor Jerry Vines, First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Fla.-one of the country's largest congregations-was expected to nominate Dallas pastor Mac Brunson as his successor. The Jacksonville church posted a simple announcement…