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By Matthew Johnson
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 |
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The Church is quickly approaching a crisis point. We must radically reassess our priorities, not only in our commitment to a particular political party or about hot button social issues, but also in the ways in which we build and maintain facilities, accomplish church business, plan our budgets and make disciples.
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By Alex Gallimore
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 |
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What is my purpose? Why am I here? What is the meaning of my life? These are all ancient, lifelong questions that are never definitively answered. A season of self-discovery and affirmation often leads to another of doubt and uncertainty. Churches must answer these questions as well.
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By Andrew Gardner
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Wednesday, November 07, 2012 |
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Today half the country celebrates while half the country decides where they will be rhetorically moving to for the next four years. But really, do we have reason to be disgruntled or joyful? While the rhetoric and grandeur of this election cycle seem to suggest this election has cosmic significance, does it?
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By Ron Crawford
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Tuesday, November 06, 2012 |
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Ginter Park Baptist Church ordained a gay man as a minister in September. This is creating a stir among Baptist organizations in Virginia. For some, this issue is mostly one of integrity and loyalty to a particular way of interpreting Scripture. Others see this as primarily an issue about church autonomy.
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By Joseph Perdue
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Tuesday, November 06, 2012 |
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When I moved to Virginia I learned about the unique association that has allowed conservatives, moderates and progressives to exist together as one body. I have found that Jesus is the only thing many of us have in common, but that our love for Christ allows us to abide together in unity, at least until recently.
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By Caleb Oladipo
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Tuesday, November 06, 2012 |
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When classes at Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond resumed the day after they were cancelled by Hurricane Sandy, faculty members gathered to reflect upon what God and the Hurricane Sandy have in common.
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By Jim White
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Monday, November 05, 2012 |
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Rightly understood, the relationship between pastors and deacons is one of partnership in the mission of being (and building) the church. The following are statements I have heard deacons make through the years.
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By Robert Dilday
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Monday, November 05, 2012 |
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