Staff Changes Mark S. Davis, to Highland Church, Monterey, as pastor, effective July 1. Jim Payne, to Flint Hill Church, Flint Hill, as pastor. Jeff Pinder, to Amelia Church, Amelia, as pastor. Pete Hypes, to Bermuda Church, Chester, as bi-vocational…
U.S. view of gays differs from Canada, Britain
The United States partners in many ways with Canada and Great Britain, but on the issue of homosexuality, America could not be more different, new data from Gallup shows. According to Gallup, both Canadian and British citizens tend to be…
Virginia Baptists’ response to tsunami relief in India
Contributions from Virginia Baptists for the Indian relief project through June 1 with the following designations: • Southern Baptist Convention (IMB): $101,890 • Baptist World Alliance (BWAid): $48,351 • Cooperative Baptist Fellowship: $83,863 • Virginia Baptist Mission Board: $368,723 Undesignated:…
Americans tops in support of religious role in politics
Results of a recent 10-country survey show Americans were the most likely to believe religion should have a role in politics. Thirty-seven percent of American respondents said religious leaders should “try to influence government decisions,” according to a survey for…
Virginians to host reception at BWA Congress in England
More than 220 Virginia Baptists have registered so far to attend the Baptist World Alliance's Centennial Congress, slated for July 25-30 in Birmingham, England. The BWA is expected to approve the Baptist General Association of Virginia for full admission into…
In what may be his last crusade there, Billy Graham will preach this month in Ne
By Jason Anthony In 1957, when Billy Graham's New York City crusade launched him into the national spotlight, he took the chance to cross racial lines in an age of segregation. From June 24 to 26, Graham, now 86, will…
Virginia pastor publishes ‘Beach Week’ devotional book
By Jim White Though the view of the ocean was partially obstructed by a sea of rooftops between the beach and the balcony upon which he stood, Pastor Mark Jordan could feel himself relaxing as he breathed in the cool…
Rick Warren joins coalition to ‘make poverty history’
By Wendy Ryan Rick Warren, the widely-known evangelical pastor and author, has joined a diverse coalition of global evangelical and political leaders and called on President Bush to support “ONE: The Campaign To Make Poverty History.” Until now, Warren, pastor…
A discovery of grace
Cover Story for June 9, 2005 Popular devotional author Max Lucado has spent much of his ministry on a spiritual journey, allowing God to mold his theological views and transcend his doctrinal roots. His books-now numbering more than 50-are embraced…