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Hoping while Groaning: The Sentiment & Sound of Creation

As soon as the church bells chimed their invitation to worship on Sunday, my eyes welled up with tears. The forlorn landscape on my street reflected the nation. Two doors down from me a church parking lot lay bare. The…

Digital curriculum helps church groups stay connected while socially distanced

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- As the coronavirus spread across the country and across North Carolina, Dwight Horrell decided to do something he’d never done before in his nearly 50 years of teaching Sunday School—take his class online. His church, Haw Bluff…

If I Had Only Known

Walking through the familiar halls of my home this evening, I was struck with recent memories of gatherings that had taken place just about a month ago. I pictured the events as if I were currently there in the room,…

Preparing Your Church to be a Ready Church (COVID-19 Response)

If a disaster strikes your community during the COVID-19 crisis, SBCV Disaster Relief (DR) will likely not be able to respond in ways that we have in the past. Local church volunteers need training! To facilitate Ready Church, DR orientation,…

God Did Not Give Us A Spirit of Fear…

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dolly Mink has a heart for women who are hurting. Years of experience in Christian leadership have given her a unique perspective and she is eager to share her observations insights, and words of encouragement all in…

New Life Rising from the Old

It’s no secret that the evangelical church in America is statistically losing ground. Fewer people identify as practicing Christians than ever before in our history by percentage. As a matter of fact, thousands of churches are closing their doors every…

Worship help for your online service

Not Alone Stories God is moving in the midst of COVID-19. We are hearing so many creative ways that churches are ministering around the SBCV. Check out this webpage for our “Not Alone” stories that will offer hope and foster…

Protective Gear Donated to Centra Health

The Southern Baptist Convention of Virginia (SBC of Virginia) was able to provide some much-needed resources and hope to medical facilities in the Lynchburg surrounding area. Nearly 3,700 masks and 100 hazmat suits were donated to Centra Health as doctors…

IMB postpones volunteer trips through June 30, personnel ‘shelter in place’

International Mission Board senior leaders have directed IMB missionary personnel around the world to postpone hosting any ministry volunteer groups through June 30, leaders announced Wednesday, March 25. Consideration of missionaries hosting volunteer teams beyond June 30 will be reviewed…

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