Christian response to war I think that Mr. White's article [“A necessary evil is still evil,” Herald, Aug. 18] was very timely and absolutely addressed a major problem that we are facing in this country today. I, for one, do…
Radical we are not
Another View for September 1, 2005 By Kevin Rutledge The cost of discipleship as Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Baptists is a call to a radical lifestyle, full of uncomfortable places. This is not a message that today's American church is following….
Shiloh Association gets new ministry center
By Donnie Johnston Thanks to a retired Culpeper couple, the Shiloh Baptist Association finally has a home. “One of my goals as director of missions has been for the association to have a home of its own,” Lanny Horton said….
‘Alphin Challenge’ deadline approaches
The first true Sunday school in America started in Accomac, Va., in 1785. That's the starting place for Bill Alphin's challenge for Virginia Baptists to start new small groups. Alphin, who coordinates Bible study and discipleship for the Virginia Baptist…
How do you spell relief?
By Jim White The U.S. Marines earned the moniker “First to Fight.” The Virginia Baptist Disaster Relief Team may well earn the reputation “First to Respond.” As I write this, (Monday, Aug. 29) Hurricane Katrina is still pounding the Gulf…
Baptist campus ministers seek names of students
Baptist campus ministers across Virginia are eager for names of students enrolling at their colleges and universities this fall who are interested in campus ministries. Parents and friends are encouraged to send names to the appropriate campus ministers listed below:…
Glencarlyn Road church to be “multi-site” location
On July 17 the members of the Glencarlyn Road Baptist Church, located in the Bailey's Crossroads area of Fairfax County, voted to give its considerable resources-building, property and assets-to Columbia Baptist Church in Falls Church. After 54 years of ministering…
Embracing ethnic diversity in Virginia
By Wayne Faison Two new churches in the Baptist General Association of Virginia plan to engage ethnic diversity head-on to reflect what's really happening across the Commonwealth. Real Life Community Church in Fredericksburg and Faithway Baptist Church in Chesapeake-recipients of…
Schuyler church marks 100 years in mountains
By Thomas B. Fowler Schuyler Baptist Church celebrated 100 years at its homecoming on June 5; and while it may not be as prominent as larger churches elsewhere, it is a significant mile marker in the mountains of Virginia. At…
MINISTRY REVIEW: Josh Hunt ministry will double class size
By Kathy Heath If someone could show you how to double your Sunday school class size, would you be interested? Josh Hunt believes your class can double in size in the next two years. On July 25 the Baptist General…
FIRST PERSON: Is there still a need for the association?
By Steve Aycock In a recent conference for Associational Directors of Missions held in Nashville prior to the Southern Baptist Convention, the question was actually allowed to surface. Why the association? Is there still a need for the association in…
FIRST PERSON: When church members become missionaries
By Gene Strickland Ever since my days at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, I've had a heart for missions. Likewise, I've found missions to be the heartbeat of most Christians, though that heart has to be resuscitated every once in a…