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Senators block last-minute abortion bill at end of 109th Congress

WASHINGTON (ABP) — Just before returning home for a month of campaigning prior to the Nov. 7 midterm elections, the Senate blocked a controversial House-passed abortion bill that social conservatives had pushed at the last minute. Late the evening of…

Congregational mentors

Now in her fourth year at Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, Kenley had not considered a vocation ministering within the church setting, but her internship experience changed her perspective. With an undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry, Kenley thought she…

Home again

Sept. 17 was a typical Sunday morning at most Virginia Baptist churches. But for the congregation of Parham Road Baptist in Richmond, it was the first time in over two years that they had gathered for worship at their church…

LUCHA sponsors school supplies project

This year, approximately 110 children and youth from 20 area schools were provided with the basic supplies they need to return to school. The supply bags are specifically filled for each individual student according to his or her school, age,…

Christian Life Committee hosts website

The committee hopes to have its website up and running before the meeting in November and to keep it running for a year. The committee's plan is to provide a continuing stream of materials from Virginia Baptist Mission Board personnel,…

New chaplain at FUMA

James received his master of divinity in May 2006 from Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond and holds a BA degree in international relations from Florida International University in Miami. In January 2006, he was named the tenth A.H. Newman Scholar…

BGAV church commissions new CBF missions leader

“Know that this church loves you, prays for you and encourages you,” said FBC Rome pastor Joel Snider, who delivered the charge to Nash. “And know that when you strengthen the local church, you strengthen missions. The church is the…

FBC, Richmond, to host basketball league

The basketball league will be run through Upward Basketball, a program designed to promote salvation, character and sportsmanship to all who participate. Registration for first through sixth grade children has begun and extends through Nov. 10. Registration forms are available…

The storyteller sees and hears and spreads the gospel

Yes, everyone who has an experience to share with anyone who has ears to hear will tell stories. The teller and the listener create the story experience, and bring the story to life. Where will the stories come from? They…

Here’s the real reason Hegseth should not be confirmed

McCartney inspired Christian men’s movement

Study explores American views on both parties’ ‘brands’

Has growth of unpartnered adults in US hit a wall?