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ASK THE ARCHITECT: Worship space guidelines

As the most significant life area of a church, worship space demands a thoughtful understanding not only with regard to the size of the space, but also with regard to its design — particularly as a response to “the way…

OUT LOUD

“Many Mormons are good neighbors, friends and fellow citizens. But we cannot go so far as to call them brothers and sisters in a common faith. To do so is to not only confuse real Christians, but to also diminish…

WINN RECOMMENDS

All is Grace: A Ragamuffin’s Memoir, Brennan Manning and John Blase (David C. Cook). Brennan Manning has been a voice for the radical truth of God’s grace, a gift that flows freely into all the broken places of the human…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Disputes ‘revision’ of Lottie Moon’s death

The WMU of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Charles City, Va., takes issue with Regina Sullivan’s opinion in the Religious Herald regarding Lottie Moon’s sacrifice and death as being a myth. This article is on page 18 of the Aug….

Leaders hope new BTSR initiative with college will increase racial diversity

RICHMOND, Va. — Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond has formed an alliance with Saint Paul’s College, a historically African-American school with Episcopal ties in Lawrenceville, Va., which seminary leaders hope will enhance BTSR’s goals of racial diversity and ecumenical openness….

HERITAGE: Re-journey

The theme of the annual meeting of the General Association set for Nov. 8-9 in Richmond is “ReJoice, ReClaim, ReJesus.” It is a repetitive use of the prefix which refers to “back” or “again” or “anew.” Hidden within the three…

Cookbook from BGAV churches will provide funding for hunger ministries

There’s always been room at the church table for good food and fellowship. So it seemed natural to assemble recipes from Baptist General Association of Virginia churches to share with each other — and then to literally pay it forward…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Seeking information on late pastor’s family

In your 13 April 2006 edition I found the notice that retired Virginia Baptist pastor Charles Herbert Morris, husband of Erica Hofmann Morris, passed away in Richmond on March 27, 2006, at age 83. Pastor Morris was the son-in-law of…

Bluefield pays tribute to Appalachian culture with country music exhibit

BLUEFIELD, Va. — Southwest Virginians have an ear for music, and the “Crooked Road Royalty” photo and film exhibit at Bluefield College showcases and pays tribute to the long history of picking and singing in the Appalachian Mountains. The exhibit…

BWA officials to join global religious leaders for day of prayer for peace

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (ABP — 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…

BGCT approves budget, rejects attempt to restore Baylor to full level

AMARILLO, Texas (ABP) — The Baptist General Convention of Texas approved a flat $33.85 million budget for 2012, while rejecting an attempt to restore more than $890,000 Baylor University loses next year. Meanwhile, messengers to the Oct. 24-26 annual meeting in…

Pair charged with theft from Baptist church

MARIETTA, Ga. (ABP) – A Georgia couple is accused of stealing more than $88,000 from an Atlanta-area Southern Baptist church. Cobb County police arrested Susan Summers, 50, and James Street, 51, who share an address in Adairsville, Ga., Oct. 22,…

Except for white evangelicals, Americans have soured on Trump’s leadership

CBF approves $16 million budget, leaders challenge more mission

The Black Church was not meant to save America

Caner sues Truett-McConnell for wrongful firing