RICHMOND — A proposed budget for Baptist General Association of Virginia ministries in 2013 was significantly revised Oct. 18, increasing allocations for several BGAV partner agencies and altering one of its giving tracks to accommodate the changes. The overall budget…
OPINION: A new language
It took just a few minutes to read the article about the decision of the Baptist General Association of Virginia to ask a Richmond church to end affiliation after ordination of a gay man for a service mission, and I…
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Fresh Expressions’ new trustees survey work at first meeting of church renewal group’s board
RICHMOND — Fresh Expressions, the two-year-old church renewal collaboration of Baptists and other Christian groups, positioned itself for additional growth Oct. 15 at the first meeting of its recently-formed board of trustees. The eight-member board, which reports to the Virginia…
Fan or foe, children’s sermon here to stay
TEASER: Critics say the sermons aren't really sermons and aren't really for kids; supporters say they are a way to include children in worship. (ABP) — Judging from the absence of squirming and giggling, Holly Smith’s children’s sermon was quite…
BTSR hosts first workshop, homecoming for former participants in its Mission Immersion Program
RICHMOND — Mission Immersion Experience field coordinators from five countries traveled to Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond Sept. 24-28 for a training workshop and homecoming event with former MIE participants. It was the first time the seminary had offered this…
For Raleigh congregation, a soup kitchen becomes a carryout service to the homeless and hungry
RALEIGH — When the call came to open a soup kitchen in the fellowship hall, the congregation of Temple Baptist Church in Raleigh embraced the idea. But as church members shifted into high gear, opening the church’s doors to the…
OPINION: We can do better
I believe we can do better as an association of Baptists in Virginia. I’m concerned about the evidenced lack of leadership displayed by several Virginia Baptist Mission Board members as they debated the recent Ginter Park Baptist Church matter during…
OPINION: Budgetary revelation
The 2013 proposed budget of the Baptist General Association of Virginia is a very revealing document. How we choose to spend our money says a lot about our values. For those coming to this conversation a bit late, let me…