Page said, “It's not fair not to exclude both conventions in Virginia and Texas to service as trustees.” That sounded good to me until I read the next paragraph, I knew we are getting the same old fundamentalist run around….
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
Thanks to Upton
He is a man who cares about the people he serves. Thank God for his willingness to be used of the Lord. Wayne Moore, Stuart
Congregational mentors
Now in her fourth year at Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, Kenley had not considered a vocation ministering within the church setting, but her internship experience changed her perspective. With an undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry, Kenley thought she…
A church on the move
The church began in 1876, when some Baptists started meeting in a private home. They had been members of the nearby Sandy Creek Church and other Baptist churches. Later, the house was moved to another location and used as a…
Home again
Sept. 17 was a typical Sunday morning at most Virginia Baptist churches. But for the congregation of Parham Road Baptist in Richmond, it was the first time in over two years that they had gathered for worship at their church…
News about Virginia Baptists and their ministries for September 28, 2006
Staff Changes Steve Traylor, to First Church, Staunton, as senior pastor. Mathew “Mat” Brown, to Branch's Church, Richmond, as pastor. David G. McEntire, to Gibeon Church, Callao, as pastor. Holly Irvin, resigning as minister of music and youth at Monument…
LUCHA sponsors school supplies project
This year, approximately 110 children and youth from 20 area schools were provided with the basic supplies they need to return to school. The supply bags are specifically filled for each individual student according to his or her school, age,…
Christian Life Committee hosts website
The committee hopes to have its website up and running before the meeting in November and to keep it running for a year. The committee's plan is to provide a continuing stream of materials from Virginia Baptist Mission Board personnel,…
New chaplain at FUMA
James received his master of divinity in May 2006 from Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond and holds a BA degree in international relations from Florida International University in Miami. In January 2006, he was named the tenth A.H. Newman Scholar…
BGAV church commissions new CBF missions leader
“Know that this church loves you, prays for you and encourages you,” said FBC Rome pastor Joel Snider, who delivered the charge to Nash. “And know that when you strengthen the local church, you strengthen missions. The church is the…
FBC, Richmond, to host basketball league
The basketball league will be run through Upward Basketball, a program designed to promote salvation, character and sportsmanship to all who participate. Registration for first through sixth grade children has begun and extends through Nov. 10. Registration forms are available…