by Marc Brooks, Pastor of Gethsemane Baptist Church, Richlands, VA Like many pastors, I had some Disaster Relief (DR) training, solicited multiple special offerings for disasters in other parts of the country, and faithfully prayed for those affected by natural…
May 10, 2020, marked the 175th Anniversary of Southern Baptists establishing the Foreign Mission Board, now known as the International Mission Board (IMB). Since 1845, almost 25,000 Southern Baptist missionaries have shared the Gospel, made disciples, planted churches, and planted…
God is the creator of life. Scripture declares that man is made in the image of God. As image bearers we celebrate, protect, and honor all life. Here are ways to be for life through prayer, local advocacy and statewide…
The holidays provide a unique opportunity to minister to international missionaries as they are often separated from loved ones. During this season, consider how your family, small group, or church can care for our sent ones. Get Involved Pray Download…
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat.” (Matthew 25:35) YOUR CHURCH CAN HELP. SBC of Virginia churches are fighting hunger by collecting canned goods and non-perishable items throughout the Commonwealth. We've developed a template that your…
William listened to the voice over the phone, weighed his options, and paused for a moment. “Let me pray about it,” he whispered. William was inside Annual Homecoming listening to the preaching. On the other end of the phone were…
September 8, 2020 August 31, 2020 August 26, 2020 We want to take a few moments to provide you with an update on Hurricane Laura. It is currently forecast to be a major hurricane (category 3 or higher) at landfall…
The blast that shook Beirut had the same power of a 3.5 magnitude earthquake and could be heard as far away as the island of Cyprus, some 150 miles away. So far, 5,000 injuries and 137 deaths have been confirmed,…
August 17, 2020 August 5, 2020 In the aftermath of tropical storm Isaias, Hampton Roads residents are dealing with localized damage and widespread power outages. SBCV Disaster Relief is responding with chainsaw recovery teams to Gloucester County and Suffolk. Bob…