Another View for August 11, 2005 By John Upton On July 27, 2005, Virginia Baptists were given a tremendous gift from Baptist brothers and sisters around the world-a gift which I hope we will pass on to many others. The…
This is the BWA!
Editorial for August 11, 2005 By Jim White My first exposure to the Baptist World Alliance came during Vacation Bible School one summer morning as I assembled with other youngsters in the Junior Department. To me, it was an amazing…
Faces in the crowd
Heritage Column for August 11, 2005 By Fred Anderson BIRMINGHAM, England – In 1955 “Dr. Bob” Caverlee of Fredericksburg Baptist Church attended the 50th anniversary of the Baptist World Alliance in London. He reported that there were so many Virginians…
Part of the family: Virginia is elected new BWA member
By Robert Dilday and Marv Knox Virginia Baptists will continue their century of ministry with the Baptist World Alliance but in a new way-as full-fledged members of the world organization. At its meeting July 27, the BWA's General Council added…
ISSUES: The mission field goes to college
By Greg Alexander You have probably heard it said that “we are living in unique times.” Everyone's generation can lay claim to that phrase to some extent. But with respect to the youth and college culture of our day the…
CBF to revisit language in purpose statement
By Greg Warner The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship will reconsider a recent change to its purpose statement that deleted language about Jesus Christ and evangelism. The revised statement was part of several amendments to the Fellowship's constitution and bylaws that were…
IMB honors retiring missionaries
The International Mission Board honored 39 retiring Southern Baptist missionaries for their ministries July 17 during a special service of recognition at the IMB's Missionary Learning Center in Rockville. The missionaries represented a combined total of 1,215 years of sharing…
IMB trustees update global goals for church starting and baptisms
By Erich Bridges Trustees of the Southern Baptist Convention's International Mission Board updated the board's strategic goals and objectives during their July 18-20 meeting at the Missionary Learning Center in Rockville. The new strategy plan reflects major commitments the board…
Church & People News for August 11, 2005
Staff Changes David Donahue, to Beale Memorial Church in Tappahannock, as pastor. Todd Estes, to Friendship Church, Chesterfield, as pastor. Jeff Rose, to Second Church, Martinsburg, W.Va., as pastor. Frank G. Schwall Jr. resigning as pastor of Corrottoman Church, Lancaster….