I sat in the modest home of an elder member of my church. There was a tear in his eye as he spoke. “Pastor, I don't want our church to die. Nobody in our congregation wants to see that church…
Looking forward
Ty Campbell's letter regarding “not talking about it” reminded me of why I look forward instead of to the past. Mrs. Jessee's letter that he spoke of was addressed to me. Her response was that personnel issues could not be…
Aunt Ida and the church parsonage
Dear Jimmy, Well, since your Uncle Orley and the vet are out in the back pasture helpin' a contrary calf come into the world, and since my suggestions on the matter seem not to be highly prized, I thought I'd…
It’s always homecoming in Orange
Orange is one of the prettiest small towns in Central Virginia; and in the middle of its commercial district, there is a red-brick Gothic building which houses the Baptists. With its tower the Orange Baptist Church sits like a sentinel,…
News about Virginia Baptists and their ministries for October 19, 2006
Staff changes Mark White, to Chamberlayne Church, Richmond, as pastor. Scotty Carpenter, to Oakland Church, Roanoke, as pastor. Juan Barr, resigning as pastor of Midland Church, Vinton. Clint Hopkins, to Stuart Church, Stuart, as interim pastor. Dan Tatum, resigning as…
Connect:2006 registration: A complete primer
BGAV Reports
The Program Committee has the responsibility of emphasizing worship at the annual meeting of the Baptist General Association of Virginia while planning for and coordinating the order of business. Our purpose and theme for this year is to promote emerging…
BGAV Reports
The committee on boards and committees is assigned the mission of bringing to the association nominees for boards of partnering agencies, schools and institutions and for the standing committees of the association. We are guided in this task by two…
BGAV Reports
Recommendation I Special Observances and Emphases We recommend the following to be observed in 2008: Jan. 6 — Collegiate Ministries Emphasis Day Jan. 20 — Sanctity of Human Life Sunday Feb. 3 — Baptist World Alliance Sunday Feb. 10-17 —…
News about Virginia Baptists and their ministries for October 12, 2006
STAFF CHANGES Daniel “Danny” W. Davis, to Mount Hermon Church, Danville, as pastor. John Huelskoetter, to Yorktown Church, Yorktown, as pastor. John Nedza, completing his ministry as pastor of Trinity Church, Louisa. Bob Cornwell, resigning as pastor of First Church,…
BTSR offers workshop on gift-based ministry
Has your congregation embraced the concept of gift-based ministry? Are you wondering how to assess spiritual gifts and how to help people find their ministry niche? Get down to the nitty-gritty of gift-based ministry in this workshop. Laity and ministers…
Fired SS teacher
In view of their behavior could it be that LaBouf and his La “Board” are losing their La “Minds” and should be transported to La La Land? Ken McFarlane Smith, Arlington