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Northern Seminary names Joy J. Moore as 13th president

November 19, 2024

Northern Seminary has named Joy J. Moore as its 13th president. Moore officially begins her new role Dec. 1.

BGAV’s Faison challenges members to live ‘free’

November 13, 2024

The 2024 annual meeting of the Baptist General Association of Virginia closed with a time of remembrance, worship and challenge, as BGAV Executive Director Wayne Faison spoke on the meeting’s theme of “Free Indeed.”

BGAV elects officers, approves budget for 2025

November 13, 2024

Messengers to the Baptist General Association of Virginia’s annual meeting at FBC Alexandria approved its budget for 2025, elected officers and approved several other items for the upcoming year during the Nov. 13 morning business session.

BWA’s Brown shares about ‘greatest anniversary’ with BGAV messengers

November 12, 2024

“What if, for the glory of Jesus, we pray, ‘Lord, what You did 2,000 years ago, would You do it again?’” —Elijah Brown, Baptist World Alliance

BGAV messengers hear business, task force report on women in ministry in 2nd session

November 12, 2024

Messengers to the Baptist General Association of Virginia kicked off their Tuesday morning session (Nov. 12), which included a proposed budget increase and an update from the task force on women in ministry.

BGAV annual meeting opening session focused on worship

November 12, 2024

The first main session of the BGAV 2024 annual meeting took place Nov. 11 with an evening worship service at First Baptist Church Alexandria. This year’s annual meeting is centered around the theme “Free Indeed” based in John 8:36.

BGAV kicks off 201st meeting, another year of online voting

November 11, 2024

The Baptist General Association of Virginia is gathering this week for its 201st meeting — while also continuing to blaze a trail with online voting for offsite messengers during its business sessions.

Retirement and finance webinar helps ministers plan for future

October 30, 2024

Desiring to assist pastors and church employees in long-term financial planning, the Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV) recently hosted a retirement planning webinar, providing access for ministry leaders …

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.