GRUNDY, Va. — The sanctuary of Grundy Baptist Church in southwest Virginia was destroyed Dec. 15 by a fire which also seriously damaged the church’s educational building and parsonage. Strong winds made it difficult for firefighters to battle the flames,…
Reducing malaria in part of Ghana is the aim of potential project in Ghana
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“I think there's now an evangelical ‘tri-lemma.’ Do you vote for a Mormon who's had one wife, a Catholic who’s had three wives, or an evangelical who may have had an entire harem?” Robert Jeffress The pastor at First Baptist…
VIRGINIA BRIEFS
Last day for 2011 gifts. Jan. 5, 2012, is the last day contributions toward the 2011 Baptist General Association of Virginia budget will be received by the BGAV treasurer’s office. Treasurer Eddie Stratton said he encouraged BGAV churches to send…
Ecumenical dialogue clarifies distinctives, says prof
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. — Ecumenical dialogue between Baptists and other Christian traditions clarifies Baptist distinctives rather than dilutes them, says a Gardner-Webb University professor who participated in recent preliminary conversations between Baptists and Orthodox Christians. “The purpose of ecumenical discussions…
Realignments at board add value, says executive
RICHMOND, Va. — Proposed changes in the staff of the Virginia Baptist Mission Board are prompted in part by reduced funding but will have the effect of making the organization more strategic, the board’s executive director said Dec. 9. John…
‘Spiritual transformer’ of children retires after 28 years
RICHMOND, Va. — At the age of 8, growing up in Stanley County, N.C., northeast of Charlotte, Diane Smith decided her goal in life was to teach children. Diane Smith enjoys a laugh during a retirement celebration in her honor….
Association’s dismissal prompts churches to withdraw
MOUNT AIRY, N.C. — Two churches in Mount Airy, N.C., have withdrawn from the local Surry Baptist Association in response to its dismissal last July of an affiliated church which called a woman as pastor. Piney Grove Baptist Church voted…
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