WASHINGTON (RNS) — For centuries, Jesus has been a subject of choice for countless artists. But it’s fair to say that seldom has he been depicted quite like this. In artist Jon McNaughton’s “One Nation Under God,” Jesus stands front…
EDITORIAL: Seeing through Kingdom eyes
In researching for this issue of the Religious Herald, I was impressed again with Virginia Baptists. Pastor Gregory Loewer was willing to sacrifice his career, if necessary, to lead his church to face a glorious end and to live again…
BGAV’s 2009 church gifts are listed
A detailed summary of Cooperative Mission gifts from churches affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia through the BGAV’s treasurer’s office for the period Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2009 is available by clicking this link. Questions about the report may…
HERITAGE: Return to Pamplin
Elon stands with twin white towers and columned portico shaded by giant trees. The interior looks like a jewel box with its beautiful stained-glass windows and gold carpeting. Last October the church celebrated its 150th anniversary and on the big…
VITAL SIGNS: Facing the raging blizzard
Why a regular column about healthy churches and healthy ministers? Some would argue that such a thing doesn’t exist. For far too many clergy and laity alike, healthy is not the word they use to describe their life in a…
Baptists pledge support for earthquake victims in Chile as death toll nears 700
ATLANTA (ABP) — As Baptists began to dig in for a long-term response to the Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti, focus shifted Feb. 27 to another quake that killed hundreds and caused billions of dollars in property damage in Chile. …
EDITORIAL: Pewboy discovers theology
Pewboy was like a kid in a candy store. To be more precise, he was like an avid fisherman meandering through a boat show. He liked each one he saw better than the last. In his mind, he could see…
Ministers go online to meet spouses
HOUSTON (ABP) — One in five Americans surfing the Internet is looking for romance, according to a recent poll. Online dating appeals even to young ministers, who due to their vocation must be wary about looking for love in the…
Great Commission Task Force calls for increased cooperation between SBC entities
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABP) — A task force studying ways to make the Southern Baptist Convention more effective recommended greater flexibility and cooperation among state and national entities in a progress report to the SBC Executive Committee Feb. 22. Ronnie Floyd,…
Churches have wide variety of options for greening their facilities
It’s not easy building green. But churches that take the call to wise environmental stewardship seriously have a wide variety of options — from simply changing light bulbs to elaborate new construction projects certified as environmentally friendly. The key, experts…
CBF Coordinating Council recommends reduced budget
DECATUR, Ga. (ABP) — The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship will vote this summer on a budget $1.65 million smaller than the current spending plan. The CBF Coordinating Council voted Feb. 19 to recommend a $14.5 million budget for 2010-2011 at the…
Building Green: What can I do?
Churches can green their facilities in a number of ways. But what can individual Christians do to make their lives more environmentally friendly? Here are a few resources: Journey of Environmental Stewardship Evangelical Environmental Network The Center for Christian Ethics…