I read your editorial, “Remember evangelism?” in the March 22 edition of the Religious Herald with great interest. I certainly agree with the reasons you identified why so many Baptist fail to witness about their faith. I would even take…
Relational evangelism
As I read your editorial on evangelism in the March 22 issue, I commend you for calling our attention to the task of evangelism which is ours. We have certainly ceased doing a very good job with evangelism in our…
Sexual abuse
Thank you for your fine article “Some things can't be ignored” [Herald, March 8]. One of my own readers informed me of this, a lady who has been in contact with me for at least a decade. As the Baptist…
Pioneering in music ministry
Sixty years ago a young married couple, recent graduates of the prestigious Westminster Choir College and still in their 20s, arrived on the Virginia Baptist scene and almost immediately made contributions which had lasting results. Jim and Hattie Copeland came…
ANOTHER VIEW: Obesity in the body of Christ
On any Sunday, you could walk into almost any Southern Baptist church in America and enjoy doughnuts and coffee before Sunday school, a potluck dinner on the grounds after the morning worship service or an ice cream social in the…
ANOTHER VIEW: Breakfast is for everyone
What fuel do you expect your body to work on if you don't give it breakfast? There are plenty of excuses; here are a few: I don't have time to eat breakfast. Perhaps it's true that you don't have time…
News about Virginia Baptists and their ministries for April 5, 2007
Staff Changes Stanley A. Wallace III, to King's Grant Church, Virginia Beach, as pastor, effective June 18. W. Michael Bradley, to Parkwood Church, Annandale, as pastor. Brian Clingenpeel, resigning as pastor of Villa Heights Church, Roanoke, effective April 29, to…
Critical need
Those who know John Chandler admire his creativity and general situational savvy. He is well-read and communicates effectively and enthusiastically. It came as no particular surprise to anyone that upon Bob Dale's retirement Chandler was tapped to lead the Ray…
Top 100 Virginia churches in total Cooperative Missions gifts
First Baptist Church in Alexandria led churches affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia last year in contributions to the Cooperative Missions. Rounding out the top 10 churches in total CP gifts were Bon Air Baptist Church in Richmond,…
Virginia Baptist agency changes name to HopeTree
Virginia Baptist Children's Home & Family Services, a 117-year-old agency based in Salem and affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia, has adopted a new name. VBCH&FS, which operates more than a dozen group homes for adults with special…
Top 100 Virginia churches in Virginia portion of CM gifts
First Baptist Church in Alexandria led churches affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia last year in contributions to the Virginia portion of the Cooperative Program. Rounding out the top 10 churches in total CM gifts were Bon Air…
Latino Network sponsors trip
The Latino Network of Virginia Baptists will sponsor up to 10 Latino youth from Virginia to attend the 2008 Baptist Youth World Conference in Leipzig, Germany, to be held July 30-Aug. 3 The conference will involve youth in fellowship, worship,…