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New ministry blends hunger grants with community-centered ‘Dinner Church’ model

February 3, 2025

The Baptist General Association of Virginia has announced Food to Faith — an initiative that “brings mission and ministry together in a powerful new way.”

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Interview: Hope-filled discipleship amid a divisive political age

October 25, 2024

“I think we’re not as divided as we think we are, and I think people are hungry for those virtues — the fruit of the Spirit,” said Daryn Henry, associate professor of Christian Studies at the University of Virginia.

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Opinion: What to do when anger, outrage hurts the church

August 25, 2024

Many of us live in communities who are suspicious of people who participate in church, imagining all kinds of wild thoughts about who we are

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Disaster response efforts allow churches to practically serve community

August 24, 2024

“The best thing our church ever did for discipleship was get involved in Disaster Response — more than any revival or Bible study we ever held,” said Steve Collins, pastor of First Baptist Church Nickelsville, Virginia.

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How churches can partner with parents amid back-to-school busyness

August 16, 2024

Families all over the country are getting ready to trade their beach bags for backpacks. As the sweet smell of sunscreen leaves the air, we are reminded of one thing: No matter the season, parenting is hard work.

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First person: BCM offers support, ways to grow faith

July 27, 2024

Every year excited, anxious young adults embark on a new adventure as they begin the college semester. Every student has the need for community … and a loving team of ministers and student leaders who will help them explore their faith.

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Bluefield University names Steven Peterson as next president

July 22, 2024

Steven Peterson, vice president for online/digital learning at Houston Christian University in Houston, Texas, will become Bluefield University’s 10th president in its 102-year history.

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Virginia Baptist Historical Society highlights religious freedom at annual meeting

May 17, 2024

The Virginia Baptist Historical Society held its annual meeting on May 14 at the historic Culpeper Baptist Church, celebrating the congregation’s 250th anniversary.

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BGAV commemorates bicentennial at 2023 annual meeting

December 2, 2023

The Baptist General Association of Virginia commemorated its 200th anniversary with a three-day celebration of history, thankfulness and diversity at its 2023 annual meeting, which took place  at Bon Air Baptist Church in Richmond.

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BGAV Executive Board nominates Wayne Faison as next executive director

September 2, 2022

The Baptist General Association of Virginia  has nominated Wayne D. Faison to be their next executive director. The BGAV’s Executive Board voted Thursday (Sept. 1)

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