A Baptist lay pastor has been beheaded in Bangladesh, the second Christian leader to lose his life in that country in a year, according to a Christian news organization. Dulal Sarkar was attacked by Muslim extremists as he returned home…
Longwood BSU raises money for missions
Every year, Baptist Student Unions across Virginia band together to raise money for Virginia Baptists' collegiate summer missions program. This program places college students in ministries in Virginia, around the country and around the world. Students have served in Africa,…
Letters to the Editor for May 26, 2005
Inmates appreciate Herald Our ministry receives the Religious Herald you send, and we greatly appreciated the kindness you have shown us through your giving. As you are aware, our ministry here is not supported by the state but relies on…
$15 million sent through BWA for tsunami relief
Baptist groups from around the world affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance have contributed as much as $15 million so far in relief for victims of the Dec. 26 South Asian tsunamis, according to a BWA official. The director of…
Pete Parks resigns to accept chaplaincy
Pete Parks, Virginia Baptists' campus-based minister for the Tidewater region, will resign July 31 to assume a chaplain residency position at Norfolk Sentara Hospital. He is endorsed as a chaplain by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Parks has held his position…
Letter to the Editor for May 5, 2005
Offering help The Baptist Student Union at the United States Air Force Academy would like to contact men and women reporting to the Academy June 29 and 30. For those arriving June 29, we will meet them at the airport,…
Jerusalem Gay pride rally postponed until August
The Israeli organizers of a controversial gay and lesbian festival that was scheduled for August in Jerusalem have decided to postpone the event for a year. Sponsors of the WorldPride international festival rescheduled the event for Aug. 6-12, 2006, so…
Heritage Center releases publication on polity
Baptist polity is the subject of a new publication by the Center for Baptist Heritage & Studies. Walking Together: The Struggle of Baptists with Polity in the 21st Century is an examination of how Baptists govern their churches and includes…
Ron Hall named president of Virginia Baptist Foundation
Ronald C. Hall has been named president and chief executive officer of the Virginia Baptist Foundation Inc. Hall was elected, effectively immediately, by the Foundation's board of trustees at its semi-annual meeting May 5. He succeeds Timothy K. Norman, who…