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…
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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,…
The Ten Commandments: Integral to American Law?
Guest Editorial for March 10, 2005 By Robert Marus 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…
Church & People News for March 10, 2005
STAFF CHANGES • Russell Fail, resigning as pastor of Pine Grove Church, Petersburg. • Shea Shrader, to Harman Memorial Church, Maxie, as interim pastor. RETIREMENT • Herman C. Absher has announced plans to retire as pastor of Mount Tabor Church,…
Building bridges
Heritage Column for March 10, 2005 By Fred Anderson In July 1905 Baptists from 23 nations assembled in London for the first congress of the Baptist World Alliance. At least 23 Virginians were in attendance, as well as others with…
Mainstream honors two Virginia Baptists
Two Virginia Baptists were among six people inducted into the Mainstream Baptist Network Hall of Fame during its meeting Feb. 25-26 in Atlanta. The inclusion recognizes those who “championed and maintained Baptist heritage and principles in time of conflict.” The…