Editorial for November 17, 2005 By Jim White Like a healthy church fellowship, after the benediction of the Baptist General Association meeting dubbed “Connect: 2005,” people stood in the sanctuary and talked. They were in no hurry to leave. The…
Why my church crafts its own giving plan
Cultural Thanksgiving
Editorial for November 24, 2005 By Jim White I've been trying to understand Californians for years. While I have known some really wonderful people from the Golden State, some of them seem, well, about 3,000 miles to the left. The…
Why my church is a WM3 church
By Tim Madison Pastor Madison Heights Baptist Church, Madison Heights I am so thankful our church is part of a state association where we are given the opportunity to participate based on the choices our congregation has made as it…
Students and adults find identity at Junior High Weekend
By Corey Fields To some, the idea of 400 junior high students gathered together at Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center for a weekend is frightening. To youth workers, it is an opportunity. The latest opportunity came at Eagle Eyrie on…
Why my church is a WM2 church
By Bob Moore Pastor Bonsack Baptist Church, Roanoke Bonsack is traditional Southern Baptist church with deep roots in Virginia Baptist life. I appreciate the flexibility the Virginia Baptist Mission Board provides for churches to tailor their cooperative giving to each…
Special needs retreat: More than 400 take the “Ramblin’ Road Trip”
More than 400 people attended the 31st annual retreat for youth and adults with special needs, sponsored by the Virginia Baptist Mission Board. The event was held at Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center, Oct. 14-16. Of the 405 person attending,…
Why my church is a WM1 church
By Jerry Parker Pastor Immanuel Baptist Church, Colonial Heights Immanuel Baptist Church in Colonial Heights is a conservative church with a strong commitment to missions that is expressed in our giving to the Cooperative Program and specific mission offerings. Through…
Committee to study development proposal
An eight-member committee of the Virginia Baptist Mission Board has been named to study a proposal by the Virginia Baptist Foundation to fund a new Mission Board development office. The Foundation offered a $500,000 grant to the Mission Board last…
So many choices: Churches have options in CP giving
Cover Story for November 10, 2005 By Robert Dilday Associate Editor Virginia Baptist churches will be asked to provide $14.1 million next year for ministries in their state, if a proposed Cooperative Program budget is adopted by messengers attending the…
FIRST PERSON: A shout in the wilderness
By Neva Zorn Coming from a small church does not mean that there are small blessings. On the contrary. Our congregation, Wilderness Baptist Church, in Spotsylvania is a small church with a big heart. We are 200 years-plus and have…
Virginia hollows to faraway India
Heritage Column for November 10, 2005 By Fred Anderson When Ray Allen retired from the active pastorate in 1995, he admitted that he might have “a book or two” in him. Recently he was as surprised as anyone that one…