Dear Pastors, Planters, Staff and Wives, Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I pray that you are off to an awesome new year and the Lord is blessing you, your family and ministry. Thanks for allowing me to share with you some important timely regional updates.
Regional Church Health Workshop
Thursday, February 2, SBCV Glen Allen Office, 4956 Dominion Blvd.
This is a 10:00 – 1:30 retreat setting for Pastors, Staff and Lay Leaders who are interested in turning speculation about their church’s health into discovering the reality of its current condition. Join over 120 SBCV churches who have started this journey. Also you will be introduced to LifeWay’s Transformational Church resources and receive a free Discussion Guide valued at $30.
Contact Steve Bradshaw (sbradshaw@sbcv.org) for more information.
The Art of Marriage Conference
February 10-11 Registered host churches are Grove Avenue, Beaverdam, Grace Community and Staples Mill Road Baptist Churches. Learn More
Pastors for Life Rally at the Capital
February 15 (11am) Rally for Life in support of House Bill 1defining personhood for unborn babies/defending the rights of unborn children at the Bell Tower in Capitol Square. There are also several pro-life bills being debated this session, including another bill that would make it mandatory for woman to have access to an ultrasound before having an abortion. You are encouraged to visit the General Assembly’s web site and do some homework on these matters. Call and email to make your voice heard! For more information go to http://www.vachristian.org/
Connection Pastors, Staff and Wives Fellowships
Come, bring your spouse as we celebrate Valentines, share a nice lunch, glean ministry tid-bits from the host pastor and staff and receive some ministry give-a-ways! February 16: Faith Baptist Church, 10124 Royerton Dr., Richmond February 21: Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 3110 Greenwood Ave., Colonial Heights February 28: Southside Baptist Church, 6000 Ironbridge Rd., Richmond
Statewide Church Planter Network
February 23, Staples Mill Road Baptist Church, Glen Allen
Sunday School/Small Group Conference with Allen Taylor
March 2-3, Spotswood Baptist Church, Fredericksburg Learn More
Disaster Relief Training
March 10, Colonial Heights Baptist Church, Colonial Heights Learn More
Youth Evangelism Conference West
Breakaway; March 23-24, First Baptist Church Roanoke Learn More
SBCV Open Golf Tournament for Missions
April 19th at The Crossings, Glen Allen
Regional Women’s Conference
April 21, Beaverdam Baptist Church Learn More
VBS Clinics
April 14, Monumental Baptist Church, Petersburg April 28, Staples Mill Road Baptist Church, Glen Allen Learn More
Mark Your Calendars
- Studentz Camp: July 9-13, Liberty University
- Regional E412 Equipping Conference: September 8, Swift Creek Baptist Church, Midlothian
- Pastors, Staff and Wives Retreat with Rev. & Mrs. Brian and Amy Bloye, Wintergreen Resort
Please pray about your participation and encourage your congregation to take advantage of these great opportunities. Also join me in praying for the Executive Director Search Committee; Don Crain’s grandson, Vincent Tickle as he goes through cell testing; Rev. and Mrs. Herman Russell in their time of serious illness and Ron Kidd in the sudden loss of his Brother-in-law.
Thanks again for your commitment to serve the Lord in the field where He has called you to shepherd. If I, Don Crain, Ron Kidd, or Eddie Urbine can assist with in ministry with Church Health, Church Planting or Church Mobilization do not hesitate to contact us. Blessings.
Church Openings
- Pastor, Iglesia Bautista Koinonia, Chester
- Pastor, New Hope Baptist, Lottsburg
- Pastor, Oak Grove Baptist, Oak Grove
- Minister of Music & Worship, Woodlawn Baptist, Hopewell
