Seminary president Paige Patterson has endorsed Ronnie Floyd for Southern Baptist Convention president, prompting a rare rebuttal from SBC chief executive Morris Chapman and exposing a growing rift between the two SBC executives. Meanwhile, critics of Floyd's “dismal” financial support…
Church & People News for April 27, 2006
Staff Change Robert “Bob” Bunn, to Holland Church, Suffolk, as full-time pastor. Quentin T. Madden, resigning as pastor of North Riverside Church, Newport News, to accept the pastorate of First Church, St. Simons Island, Georgia. Albert A. Peverall, to Fox…
Church & People News for May 4, 2006
Staff Changes Rodney Jenkins, to Pine Grove Church, Petersburg, as pastor. Tom Collins, resigning as pastor of Central Church, Church Road. Brad Steele, to West Side Church, Harrisonburg, as worship pastor. Ray P. Goude Sr., to Corrottoman Church, Lancaster, as…
Church & People News for May 11, 2006
Staff Changes Brent and Michelle Kimlick, to Bruington Church, Bruington, as co-pastors, effective in June. Jack R. Garland, to Riverside Church, Chilhowie, as pastor. Tom Cohick, to Beulah Church, Schley, as pastor. Jonathan Dundalow, to Western Heights Church, Petersburg, as…
Church & People News for May 25, 2006
Staff Changes Carl E. Burger, to Mount Tabor Church, Keeling, as pastor. Timothy Boschen, to Goldmine Church, Louisa, as permanent part-time pastor. Greg Smith, to Antioch Church, Scottsville, as pastor. Jason N. “Brent” and Michelle Kimlick, to Bruington Church, Bruington,…
‘I prayed a lot’: Virginia Baptist deacon heads Guantanamo detainee boards
Front Page story for March 30, 2006 By Jim White, Editor In reading Jimmy Carter's book Our Endangered Values, I was appalled by a chapter entitled “Attacking Terrorism, not Human Rights?” In this chapter, former President Carter cites several examples…
Passionate to help, pastor’s wife serves immigrants
Front Page story for April 7, 2006 By Jim White, Editor Soft-spoken but passionate about the plight of immigrants, Veronica Donahue of Tappahannock, Va, speaks from experience. Born and reared in Mexico City, she and her husband, David, now pastor…
Classified Ads for May 4, 2006
WORSHIP LEADER: Harrisonburg Baptist Church is looking for a praise and worship leader for its 9 a.m. Caffeinated (Contemporary) Worship Service. Previous experience is preferred, but not necessary. He or she should possess a strong vocal ability, a deep Christian…
Classified Ads for May 11, 2006
Part-time Pianist/Choir Director: Position available for Part-time Pianist/ Choir Director. Applicants please apply by sending résumé to: Stockton Memorial Baptist Church, 5100 Claypoint Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832 or fax 804-744-8761 or email [email protected]. Full-time Accountant: The Virginia Baptist Mission Board…
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Classified Ads for May 25, 2006
Full-time Youth Pastor: Calvary Baptist Church in Lovingston is seeking a full-time youth pastor. We are looking for an outgoing, energetic individual that has a heart for God and youth. College degree required. College and seminary or graduate school preferred….
More Americans reading Bible, says poll
(BP) — Forty-seven percent of American adults read the Bible during a typical week other than when they are at church, according to a study by The Barna Group released in April. Researchers found a significant increase in religious activity…