After they had observed the Passover in the upper room, as the end approached, Jesus allowed his disciples to overhear a conversation with his Father. How well they listened is evidenced by John's Spirit-assisted recollection of Jesus' prayer. Jesus prayed…
ANOTHER VIEW: Manners and respect at the movies
Another View for May 11, 2006 By Phil Boatwright Baptist Press In the recent theatrical release Take the Lead, a new teacher, waiting in the principal's outer office, rises to open a door every time a lady approaches. This causes…
ANOTHER VIEW: The Judas of my life
Another View for May 11, 2006 By Philip K. Cooper I especially love the promises in God's word that tell me that I will be protected from lies and deceit that will come in the last days. I Peter 2:6…
EDITORIAL: Reel time reality
Editorial for May 11, 2006 By Jim White Editor Two movies are making their debuts this year. Both have been critically acclaimed in film festivals, but I suspect that most of you have never heard of a South African movie…
Bless God and take courage
Heritage Column for May 11, 2006 By Fred Anderson At Christmastide last year, we visited in the home of Alma Hunt in Roanoke. She placed a new book in my hand and enthusiastically said, “I want you to read this…
Not cruel or ignorant
Brian McLaren (“Judas, Dan Brown and Jesus,” Herald, April 27) may be correct that the current discussions about Jesus might help us rediscover the real Jesus in the canonical Gospels. My problem is his assertion that the “religious right” presents…
Preparing a church for a pastor’s departure
By Gary Chapman Editor's Note: A number of pastors in Virginia are looking ahead to that time when they will step aside from the active pastoral ministry to pursue other interests in retirement. This week we begin a three-part series…
Responding to God’s calling
By Diane Smith Virginia Baptist Mission Board Sandi Moseley has many spiritual gifts of administration, teaching and mercy. She has a passion for children and families. Moseley has responded to the request from the Virginia Baptist Mission Board to serve…
Herald to begin radio broadcast
Understanding its mission to be communicating effectively with Virginia Baptists, the Religious Herald will begin a 15-minute radio program to present and interpret various news items affecting Virginia Baptists and our larger Christian family. Programs will be aired twice weekly…
Preparing a church for a pastor’s departure
Editor's Note: Recognizing that a number of pastors in Virginia will soon retire from active pastoral ministry, we began this series in the previous issue with a foundational book review by Gary Chapman, who directs the Southwest Virginia Christian Leadership…
Intentional interims
I hope your readers will appreciate the series you are developing concerning pastoral changes [see page 3 of this issue]. Please do not overlook the extraordinary benefits of the intentional interim process to churches undergoing transition. As you know, it…
CORRECTION
In the previous issue of the Religious Herald, Gary Chapman had written an excellent review of a book as the first installment of a three part series on “Preparing a church for a pastor's departure.” His work was mistakenly credited…