Two parallels and an outlier: Graham Platner, Roy Moore and Donald Trump

The Virginia Baptist Media Library Association elected officers and focused on “Your Church Library: An Oasis for Growth” during its spring conference May 13-15 at Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center. New-elected officers for 2005-2006 are Jean McChesney, director; Betty Watson,…

Analysis for June 16, 2005 By Amy Green When Mark D. Roberts started his blog, he envisioned a small outreach to his community and parishioners at Irvine Presbyterian Church in Irvine, Calif. A little more than a year later, the…

Another View for June 16, 2005 By Charles Colson The stunning disclosure that “Deep Throat” was the No. 2 man in the FBI has revived the Watergate-era hysteria. Mark Felt, consummate FBI professional, whom I dealt with often and trusted…

Editorial for June 16, 2005 By Jim White Have you ever wished you'd kept your big mouth shut? I have. You, too? I imagine that's how pastor Creighton Lovelace feels after such an indignant reaction to the message he posted…

Heritage Column for June 16, 2005 By Fred Anderson FLORENCE, Italy – Last week this column told about Jeremiah Bell Jeter's work in behalf of the Baptist cause in Italy. In 1872 the Virginia Baptist leader had been appointed by…

Staff Changes Mark S. Davis, to Highland Church, Monterey, as pastor, effective July 1. Jim Payne, to Flint Hill Church, Flint Hill, as pastor. Jeff Pinder, to Amelia Church, Amelia, as pastor. Pete Hypes, to Bermuda Church, Chester, as bi-vocational…

Contributions from Virginia Baptists for the Indian relief project through June 1 with the following designations: • Southern Baptist Convention (IMB): $101,890 • Baptist World Alliance (BWAid): $48,351 • Cooperative Baptist Fellowship: $83,863 • Virginia Baptist Mission Board: $368,723 Undesignated:…

More than 220 Virginia Baptists have registered so far to attend the Baptist World Alliance's Centennial Congress, slated for July 25-30 in Birmingham, England. The BWA is expected to approve the Baptist General Association of Virginia for full admission into…

By Jim White Though the view of the ocean was partially obstructed by a sea of rooftops between the beach and the balcony upon which he stood, Pastor Mark Jordan could feel himself relaxing as he breathed in the cool…

Cover Story for June 9, 2005 Popular devotional author Max Lucado has spent much of his ministry on a spiritual journey, allowing God to mold his theological views and transcend his doctrinal roots. His books-now numbering more than 50-are embraced…

Cover Story for June 16, 2005 Following the disastrous tsunami that hit the island of Sri Lanka last December, potable water was among the first needs faced by thousands of homeless people and it remains a top priority. Virginia Baptists…

Institutions and ministries partnering with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship potentially could receive more funding than recently proposed, and the number of theological schools eligible for the maximum financial support could be greater than previously announced, judging by the final report…