Al Mohler cozies up to Doug Wilson

Social media was abuzz this week with reaction to Southern Baptist Convention leader Al Mohler appearing on a podcast with Christian nationalist Doug Wilson. The mere fact of them being in conversation is the most notable thing, because what they...

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Bluefield College to compete in Mid-South Conference

BLUEFIELD, VA. — Bluefield College has announced it is joining the Mid-South Conference, a Division 1 member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The college has been a member of the Appalachian Athletic Conference. The Mid-South Conference offers 18…

Virginia Baptists responding to earthquake, tsunami in Japan

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Baptists have begun collecting financial contributions to assist victims of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last week. “Virginia Baptists grieve with the people of Japan as the effects of the massive earthquake and subsequent…

1982 Virginia Baptist ministry team continues to produce results

When John Upton and other Virginia Baptists travelled to Panama to celebrate the signing of a five-year ministry partnership agreement, little did they understand the significance of one official greeting they received. Although other Panamanian Baptists had also welcomed Virginia…

Creative ministry takes on a life of its own among Panamanian Baptists

LA CHORRERA, Panama — When church leaders plan a meeting, there are always some “clowns” who show up. Usually leaders just hope they don’t all show up at once and dominate the meeting. But that’s exactly what Panamanian Baptists are…

EDITORIAL: Is that a trumpet I hear?

Voices first heard in childhood often continue to impact us with potent echoes from the past. At the speed of thought I return to that small church in Jefferson County, Mo., where I grew up. It was Sunday evening and…