BLUEFIELD — Members of the Bluefield College board of trustees gathered on campus, Oct. 19-20, for their annual fall meeting, and during the two-day session the board approved a feasibility study for a new residence hall on campus, heard reports…
EDITORIAL: It happens at the BGAV
When the Baptist General Association of Virginia gathers in Richmond for our annual meeting next week we will have a lot to accomplish. I don't wish to cast any doubt on the importance of the decisions we will make over…
FIRST PERSON: An untold story: What’s happening in campus ministry at ODU
NORFOLK — Everyday the campuses of Virginia swarm with thousands of college students. In the minds and hearts of these students, serious life questions are being asked, challenged and asked again and again. New ideas are being entertained and life…
Response to immigration
My comments are directed at Daniel Carro's article titled “Immigration: What should churches Do?” in the Oct. 18 issue of the Religious Herald. Daniel Carro implied, if not recommended, that churches join the “New Sanctuary Movement,” a movement to disobey…
Churches of all sizes can use technology
A Christianity Today survey, published in the summer issue of its Leadership journal, points out communication has taken a decidedly visual turn, and churches must take steps in that direction. Does a church have to have at least 1,000 members,…
A lift from the past, an investement in the future
RADFORD — Eleven alumni of Radford University's Baptist Student Union joined others last month to give the Baptist center on campus a much-needed facelife. Joining the alumni were current Baptist Campus Ministry students, as well as members of First Baptist…
New missions center dedicated at Bluefield to former president
BLUEFIELD—Bluefield College paid tribute to former president Daniel G. MacMillan and demonstrated its continued commitment to service learning with the dedication of the new MacMillan Center for Service, Mission and Ministry on campus Oct. 19. BC faculty, staff, students, alumni,…
Huckabee has unique line on résumé: Baptist pastor
WASHINGTON — Years after he left the pulpit of Beech Street First Baptist Church in Texarkana, Ark., then-Gov. Mike Huckabee would pick up the phone with a pastoral touch. “He found out when my mom and dad died,” recalled Roger…
Baptist World Alliance welcomes peace letter from Muslim scholars
MCLEAN (ABP) — A letter asking for peace between Muslims and Christians received a warm welcome from leaders of the Baptist World Alliance Oct. 17. Signed by more than 130 Muslim scholars, theologians and clerics, the 29-page tome asked for…