The Apostle Paul instructs, “Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God” (Romans 15:7). We are called by the Scriptures to reach out to our neighbors and the nations.
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As you serve this Spring and follow-up with people after Resurrection Sunday outreach efforts, let’s be praying in our churches. Here are ten suggested prayer points for us as we lead and serve…
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The words of Christ on the Cross prompt me to praise the Lord Jesus for His passion and love for us.
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March means it is time for college basketball “March Madness.” In 2023, the unheralded Florida Atlantic University men’s basketball team made it all the way to the NCAA Final Four. How did they make it that far, especially considering they had no superstars?
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Last fall, I was helping facilitate our Doctor of Ministry cohort. One of our guest speakers shared his thoughts on leadership. He really got my attention when he pointed to the need for leaders to focus on gaining wisdom.
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Have you finished your Christmas shopping? Are you still trying to determine that perfect gift for your loved one? Your children have given you a list a mile long.
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Perhaps this Christmas you will have loved ones visit you, or you will visit them. There were many a Christmas past when I can remember visiting my grandparents in North Carolina as a child. Now, I am taking my children to see their grandparents.
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"Do They Know It's Christmas?" is a charity song written in 1984 by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise money for the 1983–1985 famine in Ethiopia.
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We are less than 40 Days away from our 2023 SBCV Annual Homecoming. I hope you will make plans to join us at The Heights Baptist Church, November 12–14 as we gather to celebrate what God is doing through His people for His glory.
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No doubt this summer your church has been involved in reaching out and raising up the next generation among us by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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This weekend we do well to remember that our treasured freedoms have been secured and defended by scores of America’s service people.
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The word integrity is rooted in the word “integer” – which means whole, complete or undivided. As a Christian, I am to consistently apply biblical principles in character and action.
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Many of us have memorized and preached the first half of John 3, and in particular John 3:16. But, the second half of John 3 offers us a great admonition and encouragement to be “Christ-centered” in our lives, in our mindset, ministry, and message.
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As we approach this Resurrection Sunday, I pray we join together in proclaiming to our neighbors and the nations, “Victory in Jesus!”
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Each year, because of churches giving through the SBCV Cooperative Program and Vision Virginia, we are able to help offer grants for ministry intern programs. Here are five reasons I am thankful for internship programs.
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At the SBCV Annual Homecoming, we emphasized the theme: “The Lord is with You.” As part of this focus, we recently held a pastors’ prayer gathering.
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At this year’s SBCV Annual Homecoming we shared how God’s hand has been upon the churches of the SBCV over this past year. Thank you for your church’s partnership in the Gospel.
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I would like to share with you a testimony from Larry and Susan Mason. The Mason family became friends of mine as I worked personally with their church as they were going through a pastor search transition.
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