Senior Pastor: Walnut Hills Baptist Church, a moderate Baptist church of 550 active members in the heart of historic Williamsburg, is seeking a Senior Pastor. Send written résumés to Walnut Hills Baptist Church, Attention: Pastor Search Committee, 1014 Jamestown Road,…
It takes more than guilt
Editorial for November 10, 2005 By Jim White Pewboy gritted his teeth and pounded the steering wheel, but it wasn't the usual heavy traffic on his Monday morning commute that caused his frustration. He couldn't get Sunday morning's sermon on…
Church & People News for November 24, 2005
Christmas Music Blackstone Church, Blackstone; “Born in My Heart,” Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. Colonial Avenue Church, Roanoke; “The Story,” Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. Cool Spring Church, Mechanicsville; “Keep the Light On,” Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. and Dec….
Thoughts on Connect:2005
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…