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,…
Top 100 Virginia churches in per capita CM gifts
First Baptist Church in Gretna led the state last year in per capita contributions to Cooperative Missions. Rounding out the top 10 in per capita giving were First Baptist Church, Gretna; Journey Baptist Church, Roanoke; Leetown Baptist Church, Kearneysville; Atlantic…
A week in the life
Other buildings say that no one will ever read my journal, but I still keep writing because even a pile of bricks has dreams. I know Virginia Baptists care about missions and about stewardship, so my dream is that the…
Support homosexual genetic ‘cure,’ says Albert Mohler
Even if a genetic cause for homosexuality is found, gay behavior would still be “sin,” and Christians should support prenatal treatment to “cure” it, said SBC seminary president Al Mohler. Comments by Al Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary…