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Auxiliary meetings scheduled around annual BGAV gathering

RICHMOND — A variety of events will be held in conjunction with Connect:2007, the annual meeting of the Baptist General Association to be held Nov. 13-14 in Richmond. Among them: Virginia Baptist Pastors Conference, Monday, Nov. 12, 2:30 p.m.-9:15 p.m….

Israel claims artifacts found date to first Jewish temple

JERUSALEM (RNS) — Israeli archaeologists who have been inspecting maintenance work done by Muslims on the Temple Mount have discovered what they believe are artifacts dating back to the time of the first Jewish temple. Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities…

Falwell’s church continues fast-paced growth

WASHINGTON (RNS)—Thomas Road Baptist Church, the Virginia megachurch founded by the late Jerry Falwell, had the largest numeric growth recorded in a new list of the nation's fastest-growing churches. Outreach magazine reported the church in Lynchburg, Va., saw an increase…

Americans don’t want religious pitches from presidential candidates, poll says

WASHINGTON (RNS)—Even though thousands of evangelicals flocked to Washington for the recent Values Voter Summit, more than two-thirds of Americans think presidential candidates should not use their religious beliefs to sway voters, a new poll shows. The poll, conducted by…

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Evangelicals advocate for Dalits. The National Association of Evangelicals has called on the U.S. government to take action to reduce persecution of the Dalits, the “untouchable” residents of South Asia. Board members of the evangelical association acknowledged their previous inattention…

Kinder, gentler Moses pictured in new Ten Commandments movie

HOLLYWOOD (RNS) — The image of Charlton Heston as Moses has been carved into the minds of generations. Few who have seen the Cecil B. DeMille blockbuster can forget Heston's majestic, commanding presence as he comes down from Mount Sinai…

The Ten Commandments–1956 vs. 2007

HOLLYWOOD (RNS)—Consider the differences between (A) the 1956 movie by Cecil B. DeMille and (B) a new animated version of The Ten Commandments. Moses A. Charlton Heston B. Voice of Christian Slater Voice of God A. No on-screen credit (Heston…

Bluefield trustees consider facility improvements

BLUEFIELD — Members of the Bluefield College board of trustees gathered on campus, Oct. 19-20, for their annual fall meeting, and during the two-day session the board approved a feasibility study for a new residence hall on campus, heard reports…

FIRST PERSON: An untold story: What’s happening in campus ministry at ODU

NORFOLK — Everyday the campuses of Virginia swarm with thousands of college students. In the minds and hearts of these students, serious life questions are being asked, challenged and asked again and again. New ideas are being entertained and life…

Lakewood Manor to make a difference during service week

Lakewood Manor in Richmond, a facility of Virginia Baptist Homes, helped make a difference in the Richmond community by hosting a food and clothes drive during Community Service Week on Oct. 29- Nov. 2. All proceeds will benefit the food…

Virginia Baptist partnerships seeks teams for Jamaica

Virginia Baptists share an active and close partnership with our brothers and sisters in the Jamaica Baptist Union. Last August, the island nation of Jamaica was hit hard by Hurricane Dean. The Jamaica union has asked Virginia Baptists' help in…

BJC announces 3rd annual essay contest for students

To engage high school students in church-state issues and to generate interest from a wide range of Baptists, the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty has launched the 2008 Religious Liberty Essay Contest. Open to all Baptist high school students…

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