The “mother church” of Southern Baptists—from whose pulpit legendary pastor Richard Furman once defended the institution of slavery—will host Baptists of multiple races, denominations and regional identities for a historic conference in August. The First Baptist Church of Charleston, S.C.,…
Did the IMB ‘investigate’ charges? Wade Burleson, IMB say no
Wade Burleson says there was no “investigation” by the Southern Baptist Convention's International Mission Board into his allegations of trustee improprieties—despite the insistence of some trustees that there was. “What idiot told Mr. Burleson there was no trustee investigative committee?”…
Carson-Newman president, resigns amid turmoil
James Netherton, the embattled president of Carson-Newman College, is resigning from the Baptist-affiliated school to become executive vice president of Mercer University. Netherton, president of Carson-Newman since 2000, has been under pressure in recent months. He was the target of…
Christians, others use film Amazing Grace to spotlight modern-day slave trade
Nearly 200 years after William Wilberforce brought an end to England's slave trade, a wide audience will have a chance to see his story told on film. But the producers of Amazing Grace—and a wide coalition of Christian and other…
Henry to speak at evangelism seminar
Jim Henry, former pastor of First Baptist in Orlando, Fla., and former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, will be the keynote speaker at the Southwest Evangelism Conference on Feb. 19 at First Baptist Church in Galax. Jim Henry The…
News about Virginia Baptists and their ministries for February 8, 2007
Staff Changes Adam Meisberger, to Bethel Church, Reva, as pastor. He had been serving as interim pastor. Wes Moore, resigning as pastor of Liberty Church, Hopewell. Ray Goude Sr., to Faith Church, Hampton, as interim pastor. Bob Carter, to Temple…
CBF of Virginia to hold annual meeting
The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Virginia will hold its 14th annual General Assembly March 9-10. The assembly, using the theme, “From Generation to Generation: Proclaiming the Greatness of God,” will be held at Second Baptist Church in Richmond. Speakers for…
Baptist legislators at work to reign in payday loan
Two Virginia Baptist state legislators are at the forefront of the effort to rein in so-called “payday loans.” Virginia Senate Majority Leader Walter A. Stosch, a member of Monument Heights Baptist Church in Richmond, and Delegate John O'Bannon, a member…
Virginia Baptists continue Seeds of Hope in Liberia
Virginia Baptists are continuing years of assistance to Liberia through “Seeds of Renewed Hope,” which will provide sustenance to people in that West African nation. Virginia Baptists are being encouraged to donate vegetable seeds of all kinds, as well as…
Accrediting agencies asked to probe seminary’s dismissal of female professor
A supporter of a professor who lost her job at a Southern Baptist seminary—allegedly due to gender discrimination—has filed complaints with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and Association of Theological Schools asking them to investigate “a serious breach”…
Virginia Baptists’ Upton shares ‘Covenant’ experience
Most Virginia Baptists respect the office of the U.S. presidency, so it comes as no surprise that when John Upton received a phone call from former president Jimmy Carter inviting him to attend a meeting of Baptists in April of…
IMB trustee investigation rejects allegations of board impropriety
The Southern Baptist Convention's International Mission Board, following an internal investigation, has rejected a trustee's accusations of impropriety and unauthorized tightening of doctrinal parameters. The board reportedly approved a report, based on its own executive committee's investigations into the charges,…