If the U.S. Supreme Court prohibits public displays of the Ten Commandments nationwide, all heck may break loose. Religious conservatives predict the resulting furor would be greater than the reaction when a California court ruled “under God” did not belong…
Supreme Court hears Ten Commandments case
By Robert Marus The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court waded cautiously March 2 into one of the nation's most controversial issues: Whether, and how, governmental displays of the Ten Commandments can ever be constitutional. Hearing oral arguments in two…
Godcasting the gospel
When radio caught the attention of Americans in the 1920s, sermons were among the first things aired. Today, MP3 players-the latest in audio technology-are offering a more portable and flexible way to air the gospel. By Kathleen Murphy The radio…
Virginia Baptists’ response to tsunami relief
Contributions from Virginia Baptists for the Indian relief project through March 1 with the following designations: • Southern Baptist Convention (IMB): $57,972.82* • Baptist World Alliance (BWAid): $17,507.36 • Cooperative Baptist Fellowship: $53,742.42 • Virginia Baptist Mission Board: $102,610.45 (Children's…
RESOURCES FOR CONGREGATIONS
Youth ministry is changing among Millennial generation By Lance Wallace Sometimes the best way to minister to youth is by offering them less, said veteran youth minister Sam Hestorff. Youth ministry often contributes to the overwhelmingly busy lives of young…
INDIA & VIRGINIA BAPTISTS: Thanks for everyday objects
By Kevin Meadows ‘Thank you Uncle, thank you Aunty,” came the oft repeated reply from the beautiful faces of the Indian school children who received a new toothbrush, an inexpensive ballpoint pen and a fresh, No. 2 pencil. Before heading…
Want to join Virginia Baptists at the BWA Congress?
The deadline for attending the Baptist World Alliance's 100th anniversary congress in Birmingham, England, with the Virginia Baptist Mission Board is approaching. Travel and hotel arrangements made through TraveLink Inc.-the agency working with the Virginia Baptist Mission Board-must be done…
Top 100 Virginia churches in total Cooperative Program gifts
First Baptist Church in Alexandria led churches affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia last year in contributions to the Cooperative Program. Rounding out the top 10 churches in total CP gifts were Bon Air Baptist Church in Richmond,…
Are the Ten Commandments really integral to American legal history?
WASHINGTON (ABP) — The Supreme Court is considering the constitutionality of government displays of the Ten Commandments, and one local official thinks he knows why such displays are legal. “American law is all about God,” said Allan Watson, mayor of…