What if you knew that your congregation was on a collision course with its demise? What would you do? Who would you tell? How would it change the way you lead? Would it affect your sense of urgency? Would it…
Virginia Baptists share skills and faith with those in the dark — literally
SCOTTSVILLE, Va. — When it comes to weather, Virginia and North Carolina have had it all this year. From Hurricane Irene to a 5.8 magnitude earthquake to numerous tornadoes, residents have found themselves scrambling to prepare for storms and cleaning…
BWA officials to join global religious leaders for day of prayer for peace
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Two top officials of the Baptist World Alliance will join about 300 other religious leaders from around the world in Assisi, Italy, Oct. 27 for a Day of Reflection, Dialogue and Prayer for Peace and Justice in…
EDITORIAL: Dancing for joy at the BGAV
Around the Virginia Baptist Resource Center in Richmond, these days are filled with preparations for the Baptist General Association’s annual meeting to be held Nov. 8-9 at Richmond’s convention center. As you have no doubt already discovered, this issue of…
Herald presents Jeter Award to mission activists Kent and Ann Brown
RICHMOND, Va. — A Virginia Baptist couple whose involvement in mission and ministry has “been a model for the rest of us” was honored Oct. 24 with an award from the Religious Herald. Kent and Ann Brown of Gretna, Va.,…
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BGCT approves renegotiated agreement with Baylor University
AMARILLO, Texas (ABP) — Messengers to the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting approved a renegotiated agreement with Baylor University, replacing a 20-year old agreement that sets the terms for the relationship between the university and the state convention….
Mayor proclaims day of service in memory of Baptist crash victim
SHREVEPORT, La. (ABP) – The mayor of Shreveport, La., has proclaimed Saturday, Oct. 29, “Maggie Lee for Good Day,” honoring the memory of a 12-year-old girl who died three years ago from injuries in a bus accident while traveling to…
Texas Baptists approve renegotiated agreement with Baylor University
AMARILLO, Texas — Messengers to the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting approved a renegotiated agreement with Baylor University, replacing a 20-year old agreement that sets the terms for the relationship between the university and the state convention. The…
CBF task force suggests organizational change
TUCKER, Ga. (ABP) – A blue-ribbon task force studying the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s organizational structure suggests a smaller governing board than the current 63-member Coordinating Council, along with creation of two new councils to focus on cooperation and global missions….
Richmond seminary marks 20 years since first classes began
RICHMOND, Va. (ABP) — As Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond moved past the halfway mark in a $500,000 matching gift campaign, the seminary community continued a two-and-a half-year celebration of its 20th anniversary at an Oct. 17 dinner. The dinner,…
CBF officers narrowing list of nominees for coordinator search committee
TUCKER, Ga. (ABP) – Officers of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship are sorting through some 200 names submitted by rank-and-file CBF supporters to appoint a nine-member search committee to nominate a successor to Executive Coordinator Daniel Vestal, who retires after 15…