Barbara Francis

RICHMOND — In the Richmond area on any given day, there are at least 1,150 sheltered and unsheltered men, women and children experiencing homelessness. Bringing attention to issues surrounding affordable housing and encouraging professionals and volunteers to get involved with…

ALEXANDRIA — When thinking about spreading the gospel, a trowel and potting soil would not typically come to mind; but these were among the tools used by a mission team from Plymouth Haven Baptist in Alexandria when they spent a…

STAFF CHANGES • Michael Dyer, to Fairview Church, Martinsville, as pastor. • Mike Morrison, to Middle Cross Church, Blue Ridge Association, as its first pastor. • Bill Alphin, to Westhunt Church, Richmond, as interim pastor. • Greg Sink, resigning as…

RICHMOND — A crowd gathers on Saturdays before the doors open at 10 a.m., eagerly anticipating what will be found on the tables and racks inside. Some waiting outside will immediately head for the clothing department. Others are hopeful to…

MCLEAN — It was in early 2007 that God opened a door that will forever connect the congregations of McLean Baptist Church and First Baptist Church, Herndon. The leaders at McLean were in the early stages of seeking God’s guidance…

STAFF CHANGES • Tim Dooley, to New Chapel Church, Rustburg, effective August 1. • Kevin Salyer, to New Beginnings Church, Powhatan, as pastor. • Greg Compton, resigning as pastor of Oakland Church, Gum Spring. • Devin Quesenberry, to Beth Car…

STAFF CHANGES • Tim Madison, to Mechanicsville Church, Mechanicsville, as pastor, effective August 2. • Dan O’Dell, to Arlington Church, Arlington, as pastor. • Jim Foreman, to Sedley Church, Sedley, as pastor. • Stacy Nowell, to Harrisonburg Church, Harrisonburg, as…