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On a mission for God: Virginia Baptist church helps family in need

Front Page story for May 4, 2006 By Aaron Lee At a time of the year when Christians take a week to remember the life, death and resurrection of Christ, New Bethesda Baptist Church in Mechanicsville spent three days sharing…

Christians cram for Da Vinci Code questions

Front Page story for May 11, 2006 By Jim White, Editor On May 19, the movie version of Dan Brown's novel The Da Vinci Code will open in theaters around the country. Just in case you have recently awakened from…

Patterson’s endorsement draws rebuke from SBC leader

Seminary president Paige Patterson has endorsed Ronnie Floyd for Southern Baptist Convention president, prompting a rare rebuttal from SBC chief executive Morris Chapman and exposing a growing rift between the two SBC executives. Meanwhile, critics of Floyd's “dismal” financial support…

Celebration on the mountain: Eagle Eyrie marks 50 years of ministry

High atop Locke Mountain on June 17 Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center will celebrate 50 years as Virginia Baptists' assembly grounds. “Soaring in God's Spirit” is the theme of this golden anniversary celebration, bringing Baptists from around Virginia to this…

Two more seminary presidents endorse Floyd for SBC post

Two more seminary presidents have endorsed Ronnie Floyd for SBC president. In an email to students and others May 15, Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C., described Floyd as a “godly man” who “would…

S.C. pastor Frank Page reportedly agrees to nomination

Frank Page, a South Carolina pastor with a record of strong financial support of the denomination's budget, reportedly will be nominated for Southern Baptist Convention president next month. Page's decision ensures that messengers to the June 13-14 annual convention will…

Memories of SBC boycott fade as Disney lake hosts baptisms

ORLANDO (ABP) — In the latest — and perhaps final — act of reconciliation in the former war between the Southern Baptist Convention and the Walt Disney empire, First Baptist Church of Orlando leaders baptized more than 100 people May…

Calvinist pastor, Georgia evangelist likely to square off as 1st VP nomination

WASHINGTON (ABP) — A neo-Calvinist may face an evangelist for first vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention this summer — in addition to the meeting's contested presidential race. Mark Dever, pastor of the Washington's Capitol Hill Baptist Church and…

IMB trustees elect former employee as chair, wrangle with Burleson again

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (ABP) –Trustees of the International Mission Board elected John Floyd, a former top administrator of the Southern Baptist agency, as trustee chairman — raising questions about a possible conflict of interest. Meanwhile, outgoing chairman Tom Hatley leveled additional…

Classified Ads for May 4, 2006

WORSHIP LEADER: Harrisonburg Baptist Church is looking for a praise and worship leader for its 9 a.m. Caffeinated (Contemporary) Worship Service. Previous experience is preferred, but not necessary. He or she should possess a strong vocal ability, a deep Christian…

Classified Ads for May 11, 2006

Part-time Pianist/Choir Director: Position available for Part-time Pianist/ Choir Director. Applicants please apply by sending résumé to: Stockton Memorial Baptist Church, 5100 Claypoint Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832 or fax 804-744-8761 or email [email protected]. Full-time Accountant: The Virginia Baptist Mission Board…

Rise of American authoritarianism demands a choice, Perryman says

Shaving Dad goodbye

The Enhanced Games were another MAGA grift

It’s bad interpretation, not the Bible, limiting female pastors