Jim Slatton had a catchy title in mind for his biography of William Heth Whitsitt. He wanted to call it An Inconvenient Truth, but Al Gore coined it first for his book. It would have been apropos. After all, in…
EDITORIAL: Aunt Ida develops a bonus plan
Dear Jimmy, Last night after I went to bed I was a-lyin’ there thinkin’ about all the things I’ve been puttin’ off, and right at the top of the list was writin’ you. So, here goes. I don’t have much…
VIRGINIA BRIEFS
Herald launches new web site. The Religious Herald will unveil in early April an engaging new web site that features video reporting and weblogs by both the editor and associate editor. The target date is Friday, April 3. The site…
Church highlights hymns in films
MARION — With the buzz of the Oscars still fresh in people’s minds, one Virginia Baptist church brought people together to celebrate the use of hymns in several Academy Award winning or nominated movies. Simultaneously, Marion Baptist Church in Marion…
BTSR announces new study in biblical interpretation
RICHMOND — Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond will offer a new concentration in biblical interpretation, beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year. Seminary spokespersons said that in an era of declining biblical literacy, ministers have a critical need for the skills…
BTSR launches 20th anniversary celebration with shared memories
RICHMOND — Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond launched a two-and-a-half-year celebration of its 20th anniversary March 12 with a banquet and shared memories on the school’s campus. The event — which drew current and former faculty, staff and trustees as…
FAITH DIGEST
Faith lowers stress, research suggests. Canadian researchers have discovered strong religious convictions can lower stress and enhance the performance of basic tasks. A team in Toronto put 28 students through tests measuring both levels of religious observance and stress caused…
From the Eastern Shore to Cumberland Gap
STAFF CHANGES • Phil Stevens, to Lynch Station Church, Lynch Station, as pastor. • John P. Campbell, to Rose Union Church, Piney River, as full-time pastor. • Les Redfern, to Cornerstone Christian Church, Richmond, as full-time pastor. • Don Pegram,…
RIGHT or WRONG: Praying in school
My child’s kindergarten teacher taught him a prayer, which his class recites before lunch. Do you think that is OK, or should I talk to her? If the public school teacher shares your religious beliefs, you might be tempted to…