As some congregations reach out to minister beyond their church campus, many have chosen to begin second or third or more sites under the church umbrella. Adding more sites usually means adjusting the congregation’s governing structure. Glenn Akins, assistant executive…
Can a church be congregational in polity and have elders?
Baptists long have been known as strong advocates of the priesthood of the believer — the idea that every individual can approach God and have a personal relationship with the Creator. Each person has the right to interpret Scripture for…
Carter, Baptist leaders discuss reprise of New Baptist Covenant gathering
ATLANTA (ABP) — A repeat of the 2008 Celebration of a New Baptist Covenant meeting in Atlanta could be in the offing as early as next year, according participants in a recent meeting of North American Baptist leaders called together…
Moderate Baptist group in Georgia closing doors after decade’s work
ATHENS, Ga. (ABP) — A group formed 10 years ago to oppose fundamentalism in the Georgia Baptist Convention has decided to close up shop. The Baptist Heritage Council of Georgia's board of directors voted in September to close the organization…
Photo competition aids Haiti, honors renowned Baptist photographer
MIDLOTHIAN, Va. — A photo exhibit and competition sponsored by Winfree Memorial Baptist Church in Midlothian will raise money for victims of last January’s devastating earthquake in Haiti and honor an award-winning photojournalist whose work illustrated decades of Baptist mission…
INTERVIEW: Pastor says the biker culture needs more than ministry
Jim Denton is pastor of Gethsemane Baptist Church in Richlands, Va. He has contended for years that the biker culture is one that needs more than a ministry — it needs a church. Religious Herald editor Jim White spoke with…
Baptist bikers ascend Eagle Eyrie mountain for annual gathering
LYNCHBURG, Va. — On the first weekend in October, the roar of throbbing motorcycles pierced the stillness of the gorgeous fall weather as bikers converged on Eagle Eyrie, Virginia Baptists’ conference center in Lynchburg. Randy Ashcraft (left) and Jim Denton…
From the Eastern Shore to Cumberland Gap
STAFF CHANGES • Kenny Horne, to Greenbriar Church, Vansant, as pastor. PERFECT ATTENDANCE: Clover Bottom Baptist Church, Nathalie, celebrated the 46th year of perfect attendance in Sunday school of one of its members, Janie Crews, on Sept. 26. Pictured at…
ASK THE ARCHITECT: Get the most out of your existing facilities
As your building committee journeys through the program workshops with your architect, a concurrent exercise should include a comprehensive look at existing facilities. Know what you have! An existing facilities condition survey conducted by your architect is an invaluable tool…