Heritage Column for December 15, 2005 By Fred Anderson ‘Tis the season for gift-giving, mistletoe and Lottie Moon. It is time for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, which supports missionary work around the world. Today her spirit still lives in…
Classified Ads for December 15, 2005
MINISTER OF YOUTH: Church in Southeastern Virginia is seeking an experienced Minister of Youth. Applicant must have seminary degree and be led by the Lord to work with youth grades 6-12. Please send résumé to Attn: Personnel Committee, Great Bridge…
Christianity moving rapidly among one people group in India
By Mark Kelly International Mission Board God has moved so dramatically among one Last Frontier people group in South Asia that the Southern Baptist missionaries working among them since 1997 are planning to shift their focus to another people without…
SBCV focuses on ‘renewing passion’
Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia focused on the theme of “Renewing Your Passion” during their annual meeting Nov 14-15 in Richmond. The 1,222 in attendance at Grove Avenue Baptist was the largest annual meeting attendance in the state convention's nine-year…
Emerging leaders team visits BTSR
The emerging leaders team of the Virginia Baptist Mission Board recently visited Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond. Susan McBride, emerging leaders team leader, led a chapel service, where she urged students to “see clearly the ministry to which God is…
Virginia church ranks 2nd in gifts
Clifton Baptist Church in Clifton ranked second among Southern Baptist Convention churches in per capita giving to the 2004 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, collected by the SBC's International Mission Board. Clifton Church recorded 15 members collecting $24,966.87. Their per capita…
New issue out of Heritage Seekers
The Center for Baptist Heritage & Studies announces publication of the fourth issue of Heritage Seekers magazine, which is designed for children in 3rd through 6th grades and their parents. The new issue features the story of Lott Cary and…
BGAV is movement of mission, not institution, says new board chair
The Baptist General Association of Virginia is a “movement of mission and ministry,” not an institution, Bert Browning said last week following his election as chair of the Virginia Baptist Mission Board. “Jesus Christ did not found any institutions and…
IMB appoints 89 new missionaries, disqualifies those who use ‘private prayer lan
By Jim White with BP and ABP International Mission Board trustees voted to appoint 89 new missionaries during their Nov. 14-17 meeting in Huntsville, Ala., and learned that Southern Baptists last year took the gospel to 137 previously unengaged people…
Churches in a new world: An interview with Lyle Schaller
Lyle Schaller has been called the “dean of church consultants.” He is best known for his books and articles that appear in bookstores, journals and magazines everywhere. Although “retired,” he still speaks at conferences and to churches. John Chandler, team…
Who was there? A glance at messengers attending the BGAV meeting
Continuing the conversation: An interview with Fred Craddock
Fred Craddock is the Bandy Distinguished Professor of Preaching and New Testament Emeritus in the Candler School of Theology at Emory University and one of the most widely-known preachers in America. He currently is a minister of Cherry Log Christian…