Senators clear the way for Hegseth’s Christian nationalist crusade

It’s hard to find strong enough adjectives to describe the unmitigated disaster the Senate hearing on the nomination of Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense was. Even the few Republicans who had expressed previous concerns about his nomination handled him...

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Washington Baptist University names new president

Jacob S. Shin has been named president of Washington Baptist University in Annandale, the school's board of directors announced last week. Shin had been serving as interim president of the Korean Baptist seminary since December 2005. Shin, a graduate of…

Entrust credit union aims at Christian market

Listening to Susan Adams and David Harpe one gets the feeling that they really believe what they are saying: “We are here to help people!” Adams, president and CEO of a credit union established in the 1970s to serve the…

Entrust credit union aims at Christian market

Listening to Susan Adams and David Harpe one gets the feeling that they really believe what they are saying: “We are here to help people!” Adams, president and CEO of a credit union established in the 1970s to serve the…

Virginia pastor takes journey to Kenya through sabbatic

Tom Stocks, who has served as pastor for 17 years at Rosalind Hills Baptist Church in Roanoke, never thought he would need or take a sabbatical. But in January — after three church capital campaigns in the last five years,…

MID-ATLANTIC DIGEST

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Interns find ways to blend faith and policy. Maggie Machledt says she experiences God in her internship at Joseph's House, a community-based hospice for formerly homeless people. The recent Hope College graduate mops floors, does clerical work,…

On mission together: Jamaican Baptists join First, Richmond, for VBS

“More precious than gold, more lasting than diamonds, is the greatest treasure of all — God's love!” This theme for Vacation Bible School called Son Treasure Island captivated children from First Baptist Church, Richmond, held July 17-21. Studies based on…

On mission together: Jamaican Baptists join First, Richmond, for VBS

“More precious than gold, more lasting than diamonds, is the greatest treasure of all — God's love!” This theme for Vacation Bible School called Son Treasure Island captivated children from First Baptist Church, Richmond, held July 17-21. Studies based on…

Elevate: Virginia Baptist Youth Evangelism Conference

The 18th annual Youth Evangelism Conference took place August 3 at the VCU Siegel Center and August 4 at Paramount's Kings Dominion with over 2,000 in attendance. Big Daddy Weave lead worship, accompanied by Barlow Girl and Building 429 in…

Alliance of Baptists fined $34,000 for activities in Cuba

The government agency charged with enforcing the United States' ban on travel to Cuba has notified the Alliance of Baptists that it will be fined $34,000 for allegedly engaging in tourist activities while in Cuba for religious purposes — a…