As debate escalates over an effort by the Southern Baptist Convention's International Mission Board to remove one of its trustees from office, a Texas Baptist pastor has warned that he might seek to have the entire board dismissed. Benjamin Cole,…
String of Baptist church burnings leaves questions, but no answers
By Andy Netzel Religion News Service A charred Bible rested on a table in front of what used to be Dancy First Baptist Church’s pulpit, where investigators believe the fire started. Walter Hawkins Jr., ran his fingers across the book,…
Alabama churches victims of arson
Federal officials suspect arson in a series of fires that damaged or destroyed five small Baptist churches in rural Bibb County, Ala., the night of Feb. 2-3. In addition, a sixth church in neighboring Chilton County burned the same night,…
New mentoring component added to Weekender
The Weekender, the statewide retreat for teenage girls sponsored by Virginia Woman’s Missionary Union, has tapped college-aged girls to serve as mentors to retreat participants this year. The retreat is still dedicated to missions, spiritual growth and leadership development. However,…
Hunt leads event for S.W. Network
A nationally-known author and Sunday school trainer will lead a conference at Abingdon Baptist Church, 361 West Main St. in Abingdon, on Monday evening, March 13, from 6:30-9 p.m. Josh Hunt’s vision is, “You can double your class in two…
FIRST PERSON: Louisiana trip impacts students
By Daphne Almarode Collegiate Minister, James Madison University “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 This verse…
FIRST PERSON: Being taken by surprise on the Gulf Coast
By Brian Clabough I never thought that I’d have the chance to use chainsaws or rip down walls as a way of showing God’s love to people. However, shortly after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, God called me to…
Vermont church has urgent request
Resurrection Baptist Church in Montpelier, Vt., is seeking volunteers to help work on its roof. The roof on the church has been deteriorating for several years, but the trustees have been patching it year after year to make it last…
Virginia Baptists speak out about Lead Like Jesus conference
Last year, I had the privilege of leading one of the breakout sessions for 21-C. I thought then, as I do now, this is one of the best events we offer as Virginia Baptists. As I reflect back through my…