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…
SBC, CBF, AOB leaders among diverse group rallying to end U.S. hunger by 2015
By Robert Marus A broad array of religious leaders-including representatives of Baptist groups that often disagree-has launched an ambitious effort to combat domestic hunger and poverty. Several hundred Christian, Jewish, Muslim and other leaders culminated a weekend conference in Washington…
Water evangelism
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…
Revised CBF partner plan raises cap to 25%, increases ‘identity’ schools
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…
Who is this new guy?
Editorial for June 9, 2005 By Jim White If I were you, I would want to know something about this new guy who is serving as editor of the Religious Herald. Assuming you are at least as curious as I,…
Roma: Virginia Baptists on tour
Heritage Column for June 9, 2005 By Fred Anderson This week should find this columnist in Rome, making friends among the Italian Baptists. As this tourist ponders the glories of classical Roma, he is mindful that Virginia Baptists from the…
Letters for June 9, 2005
Disturbed by article The May 26 article, “Surrender All,” by Margaret Bernstein of the Religion News Service, disturbed me. My great dilemma is being uncertain of why I was most disturbed. It bothered me that a Baptist pastor such as…
Migration is changing mission strategy, says O’Brien
Analysis for June 9, 2005 By Marv Knox Christians must minister in a world where escalating change is speeded up by the “migration” of everything from people to technology, missions strategist Bill O'Brien insisted. “We live in a world where…
Church & People News for June 9, 2005
Staff Changes Kelly Dampeer Sr., to Cedar Bluff Church, Buchanan, as pastor. Sam Harvey Jr., to Riverdale Church, Roanoke, as interim pastor. Todd Kube, to Falmouth Church, Falmouth, as interim pastor. Richard Hanks, to Pocahontas Bassett Church, Bassett, as interim…
New DOM elected for Middle District
James G. Hamacher has been elected executive director of missions by the Middle District Baptist Association, a fellowship of churches in Amelia, Chesterfield and Powhatan counties and part of the city of Richmond. Hamacher will begin his ministry June 1….
Surrendering all
Cover Story for May 26, 2005 Even people from the humblest of beginnings need to realize God has a purpose for their lives, talk show host Oprah Winfrey told a crowd of church goers during her recent visit to a…
Construction volunteers sought for Grenada
Volunteers are being sought for a Virginia Baptist construction project in Grenada. Two or three volunteers are needed to help build two frame houses on the Caribbean island. The project is at the top of the Grenada Baptist Association's help…