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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.

Constant ContactWebmasterMay 25, 2023Acts, Stephen, Martyr, Memorial Day

Maintaining Integrity as Leaders

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.

Constant ContactWebmasterApril 20, 2023Philippians, Luke, 1 Corinthians, Romans, Matthew, Leadership, Integrity

What's Your Motto?

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.

Constant ContactWebmasterApril 13, 2023John, Motto, Slogan, Increase, Christ

Victory in Jesus!

As we approach this Resurrection Sunday, I pray we join together in proclaiming to our neighbors and the nations, “Victory in Jesus!”

Constant ContactWebmasterApril 7, 2023Good Friday, 1 Corinthians, Doyle Chauncey, Victory, Jesus

Five Reasons I Am Thankful for Internship Programs

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.

Constant ContactWebmasterMarch 2, 2023Internships, Mentoring, Vision Virginia

Ten Scriptures to Pray for the Church

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.

Constant ContactWebmasterFebruary 7, 2023Pray, Prayer, Scripture

God’s Presence – You are not alone; the Lord is with you!

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.

Bless Every Home

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.

Constant ContactWebmasterSeptember 26, 2022Bless Every Home, Evangelism, Story

Cast Your Cares on the One Who Cares for You

As football season kicks off, have you thought about how stressful being an NFL coach must be (or college coach, etc.)? I can’t remember where I came across this list, but take a moment and consider the stress of being an NFL coach.

Constant ContactWebmasterSeptember 8, 20221 Peter, Pastor, Leadership, Trust, Pray

The Character of Leadership – Servanthood

Over the past few weeks, we have taken notice that the character of leadership involves integrity, security, purity, and humility. Servanthood is also part of the character of being Christian leaders.

Constant ContactWebmasterAugust 17, 2022Character, Servanthood, Jude, 1 Peter, Matthew, John, Leadership, Jeff Iorg

The Character of Leadership – Humility

This summer, we have seen the character of leadership involves integrity, security, purity, and today, we consider the characteristic of humility.

Constant ContactWebmasterAugust 2, 2022Isaiah, Numbers, Zephaniah, Psalm, James, 1 Peter, Humility, Leadership, Character

The Character of Leadership – Purity

Over the past few weeks, we have taken notice that the character of leadership involves integrity, security, and today, we consider the critical need for purity.

Constant ContactWebmasterJuly 19, 2022Leadership, Jeff Iorg, Psalm, Purity, Hebrews, 1 Corinthians, Matthew, Proverbs

The Character of Leadership – Security

As a husband, as a father, as a leader, as someone seeking to be a good manager and steward, I desperately want SECURITY.

Constant ContactWebmasterJuly 12, 2022Leadership, Jeff Iorg, Psalm, John, Romans, Jude, Philippians

The Character of Leadership – Integrity

Over the next few weeks, I would like to share some characteristics of leadership. Seminary president and leadership teacher Jeff Iorg has been a blessing in my life as I have studied the subject of leadership and sought to mature more as a leader.

Constant ContactWebmasterJune 29, 2022Leadership, Integrity

Keep Pressing On as the Local Church

In my work with the SBCV, I have a distinct privilege of working with local churches and their pastors. As a pastor, I have been blessed to see local churches empowered by the Lord in advancing the Gospel.

Constant ContactWebmasterMay 16, 2022Philippians, Local Church, Church, Paul

Keep Pressing On in the Joy of Jesus

As we prepare for Resurrection Sunday, I would like to share with you some verses from the Book of Philippians that celebrate the glory and joy of Jesus Christ Our Lord.

Constant ContactWebmasterApril 11, 2022Philippians, Keep Pressing On

We Are His Witnesses

In Hyman Alterman's book, Counting People, he estimates that there were more than one-fourth billion people on the earth at the beginning of the Christian era – that is more than 250 million people.

Constant ContactWebmasterMarch 15, 2022Acts, Witnesses, Gospel, Roman Empire

Ukraine - A Nation and Our Neighbors

Today, I want to share regarding the situation in Ukraine — because it is somewhat personal. You see my next-door neighbor is from Ukraine.

Constant ContactWebmasterFebruary 28, 2022Ukraine, Missions, Send Relief