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The Latest BGAV Express Is Here!
The spring edition of BGAV Express has just arrived in mailboxes everywhere. We pray you will take a moment to catch up on the latest happenings in the BGAV and see how the Spirit has been moving others to advance the kingdom.
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Meet the New Class of Leaders
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Forum is set for May 15-16!
In serving in youth ministry, do you ever feel alone? Come to
Forum
, an annual retreat for youth workers, where you will find out you are not alone.
Registration is now open
to join other youth workers in networking and gaining valuable tools to help you equip a resourceful youth team in your church.
Get more information and register online.
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Thinking about retiring? Are you ready?
Are you a pastor or church staff member looking at retiring within 5-10 years? Do you have what you need to make that happen? Join us for a Preparing for Retirement Seminar near you to understand how to make the most of this exciting transition.
BGAV Compensation Planning Specialist Jeff Cranford offers benefit options and useful planning tools. Register today to see what in store for you in this next phase of life.
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Sunday School Training Resources Available
A valuable part of church life is the Sunday School. Delving into the Word in a small group setting is beneficial to many in the growth and discipleship of fellow Christians. Many churches rely on volunteers to teach about Jesus, and the BGAV family is offering tools and resources to equip the teaching staff. Coming up later this month are two free classes -
a webinar on Special Needs ministry on April 27
and
children and youth evangelism training
on April 30.
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Summer Camp registration at Camp Piankatank is now open!
Situated on the beautiful Piankatank River, there are a variety of awesome tracks and overnight options for children age 6-17. This year's theme is Overflow from Luke 6:45. Learn more about summer camp today!
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Discover Fresh Expressions
On May 5, Fresh Expressions is hosting a Vision Day in the Richmond area where you will hear how churches are renewing their ministries through new discoveries in missional actions to unserved people.
Get more information
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What You Missed at the Amore Conference
We're building The Amore Project as a leading edge of the Fresh Expressions movement, established through the love that God has for us and for every person. This love works through marriages and families to build bigger spiritual families.
Last month, we gathered in the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for a groundbreaking event. We were Protestant and Catholic, mainline and evangelical, contemplative and charismatic. We were hosted and warmly welcomed by Bishop Ronald Gainer who made the case for the domestic church as vital for the new evangelization.
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Join us for Mission Matters April 28-29 at West Lynchburg Baptist Church!
Mission Matters is designed to foster conversations and encourage renewed approaches to local and global missions. Develop new ideas and learn about opportunities to engage in hunger ministries, international partnerships, global discipleship, disaster response, immigrant outreach, community development, and more.
Learn more and register online!
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Refugees, Immigrants, & the Church: How Your Church Can Be Involved
Come and learn from professional resettlement agencies and other organizations that assist in the refugee resettlement process Saturday, June 3, at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Richmond, VA. Hear stories from resettled families who are now at home in Virginia. Hands-on seminars will expose you to a multitude of opportunities for your church and this vital ministry. Cost is $25 per church (no participant limit).
Learn more.
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World Hunger Funds Program
The BGAV Hunger Ministry supports ongoing and project-based hunger ministries in communities throughout Virginia by providing supplemental funding for our churches, associations, and ministry partners.
Your church can apply for assistance! Requests will now be processed and disbursed on a quarterly basis, according to the schedule available online.
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STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR BGAV FAMILY
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There are ample opportunities in the coming weeks and months for leadership development and training, retreats, and more! Take a look:
April 27, 2017
April 27-28, 2017
Alfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria, VA
April 28-29, 2017
West Lynchburg Baptist Church, Lynchburg, VA
April 30, 2017
Meadows of Dan Baptist Church, Meadows of Dan, VA
May 5, 2017
Second Baptist Church, Richmond, VA
May 14-18, 2017
Oak Grove Baptist Church, Colonial Beach, VA
May 15-16, 2017
Virginia Baptist Resource Center, Henrico, VA
Virginia Baptist Senior Adult "Sing & Share" Festival of Praise
May 15-16, 2017
Vinton Baptist Church, Vinton, VA
May 19-20, 2017
New Zion Baptist Church, Williamsburg, VA
Coaching Classes
Preparing for Retirement Seminars
- May 9, 2017
Virginia Baptist Resource Center, Henrico, VA
- May 15, 2017
Dan River Association Office, Halifax, VA
- May 18, 2017
Melrose Baptist Church, Roanoke, VA
- May 22, 2017
NorthStar Church Network Office, Annandale, VA
- May 25, 2017
Great Bridge Baptist Church, Chesapeake, VA
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Are You Reading the BGAV Blog?
The BGAV Blog contains stories, columns, resources, and news that can help your faith journey. View the latest posts:
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Churches and ministries are posting new jobs to our ministry jobs board every week. Below are some of the most recent postings:
- Prison Chaplain @ GraceInside, Henrico, VA
- Associate Pastor @ Highlands Fellowship, Abingdon, VA
- Worship Ministry Coordinator @ West Side Baptist Church, Harrisonburg, VA
- Minister to Students @ Memorial Baptist Church, Staunton, VA
- Development Assistant @ GraceInside, Henrico, VA
- Minister of Children and Youth @ Emmaus Baptist Church, Providence Forge, VA
- Bi-Vocational Pastor @ Northwest Baptist Church, Chesapeake, VA
- Summer Intern for Youth @ Ivor Baptist Church, Ivor, VA
- Administrator @ Manassas Baptist Church, Manassas, VA
View all ministry jobs.
Submit a ministry job.
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| Lord, as we come to Palm Sunday, we are reminded of the celebration of the people felt when the King entered into Jerusalem. The King had arrived, and there was joy! And as the week passed, we recall the suffering of your son as he endured so much of the painful burden on the cross. You sacrificed your only son so that we may be with you. We cannot thank you enough for this ultimate display of love for us. The empty tomb gives us continued hope and tells us there will be much singing and celebration when the king returns again! Amen. |
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