2005 Archives

Leaders of Virginia Baptists and Averett University have agreed on a course of action following a March 17 meeting in Richmond to discuss their relationship in light of a gay pride week sponsored on the Averett campus by the school's…

This Lenten and Easter season, churches across the nation-including many in Virginia-are offering labyrinths as a way for Christians to use the metaphor of walking, running or even crawling their faith as they move closer to God. By Marcia J….

STAFF CHANGES • J. David Turner, to Central Church, Richmond, as senior pastor. • Michael Shockley, to Meadows of Dan Church, Meadows of Dan, as pastor. • G. Bruce Queen, concluding his ministry as pastor of Chamberlayne Church, Richmond, effective…

Heritage Column for March 24, 2005 By Fred Anderson This year the University of Richmond celebrates its 175th anniversary. The university evolved. University status came in 1920. Richmond College, as it was commonly known for many years, dates to 1840…

Another View for March 24, 2005 By James Lileks Creeping theocracy watch, continued: A court has ruled that a fashion company can't run ads that make fun of the Last Supper. To be specific: They can't make fun of a…

First Baptist Church of Rome, Ga., voted March 13 to join the Baptist General Association of Virginia. The church had earlier announced it was considering the move, which was endorsed by 95 percent of the congregational vote. The action followed…

Volunteer labor is making a reality out of a dream long held by Baptists in Southside Virginia to build a home for adults with developmental disabilities. Now the Virginia Baptist Children's Home and Family Services facility is well on its…

Another View for March 17, 2005 By S. S. Richardson Jesus never took on an air of respectability. He went about eating and drinking. He turned water into wine. He might not be eligible for membership in some Baptist churches!…

Another View for March 17, 2005 By Robert Marus A Baptist minister who is a Sri Lanka native has issued a set of guidelines for Christians doing relief work in the wake of the Dec. 26 South Asian tsunamis. Shanta…

Guest Editorial for March 17, 2005 By Erich Bridges It's been a year since they died at the hands of nameless killers in northern Iraq. On March 15, 2004, five Southern Baptist humanitarian workers were driving back to Mosul after…

Heritage Column for March 17, 2005 By Fred Anderson Last week this column told about the many Virginia Baptists who attended the first Congress of the Baptist World Alliance, which was held in London in 1905, and the large contingent…

STAFF CHANGES • Joel Bradberry, to Black Creek Church, Mechanicsville, as pastor, effective April 3. • Charles Peterson, to Cheriton Church, Cheriton, as pastor. • Karl Hrebik, to Crooked Run Church, Culpeper, as pastor. • Dan Ficklin, to Tuckahoe Church,…