Do you have someone in your church who’s exploring a call to vocational ministry but not currently pursuing a seminary education? Perhaps a student or a second-career adult?
A new opportunity, made possible by the
BGAV Scholarships and Ministerial Education Funds
, was unveiled at the 2018 BGAV Annual Meeting. Grant applications opened this week for churches who want to provide internship opportunities in ministry settings. The hope is that the internship will be used for the educational development of non-seminary students as they are exploring and responding to a call to ministry. The internship program will be flexible in time period and type of ministry to explore with the overall goal to expand the pipeline of vocationally trained leaders for the church. Churches must commit to funding at least 50 percent of the total internship costs in order to pursue receiving a grant.
Church Internship Grant applications - as well as applications for College Scholarships, Ministerial Education Funds, and Nontraditional Ministry Education Scholarships - are currently open with a deadline of April 1, 2019.
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2019 Nominations and Expectations for Service within the BGAV
Virginia Baptists are a rich and diverse body of believers! Since 1823, we have empowered our leadership to make a difference in the Redeemer’s Kingdom. We need your help to continue!
The Committee on Boards and Committees is responsible for enlisting capable people to serve on the various committees, boards and agencies that relate to the Baptist General Association of Virginia. We invite you to help us identify gifted individuals to serve in the coming year by sharing the names of those Virginia Baptists, both laypersons and ministers, whom you believe have the qualifications and commitment to advance the Redeemer’s Kingdom.
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Ministry Equipping Network Now Offering Church Finance Course of Study
Offered through the
Ministry Equipping Network
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t
he
Church Finance Course of Study
is for church staff and lay leaders to develop skills and gain a foundational understanding of all aspects of local church financial practice. The course is designed for members of finance committees, church treasurers, financial administrators, or church staff who need to better understand and engage in the financial life of the church.
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For February, we are highlighting several of our recent BGAV Scholarships and Ministerial Education Funds recipients. These students are
a testament to the "love" our Virginia Baptist churches are showing to others through Cooperative Missions offerings that help support this scholarship initiative of the BGAV. The last insert introduces a new scholarship offering - Church Internship Grants - designed
for the educational development of non-seminary students as they explore and respond to a call to ministry.
There are also worship slides to help promote various BGAV ministries and upcoming events. If you need additional resources, please email
Jennifer Law
, marketing associate.
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BGAV Scholarship Recipients: Cody Billups and Eliza Green
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BGAV Scholarship Recipients: Chris Crowley and Abby Kiss
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BGAV Scholarship Recipient: Joel Elmore
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Church Internship Grants: A New Opportunity
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Camp Piankatank Winter Blast 2019
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Ministry Equipping Network
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BGAV Scholarships and Ministerial Education Funds
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Virginia Baptist Disaster Response
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New Year, New
BGAV Express
The Winter 2019 issue of the
BGAV Express magazine has now hit mailboxes around the state and beyond! This issue features an in-depth recap of the 2018 BGAV annual meeting, along with tons of photos from the fall event, and inspiring articles and messages to get your new year off to a great start.
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Make plans for these winter events:
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Empower Coaching 501: Building Blocks for Powerful Coaching
January 28-29, 2019 - Henrico, VA
Join us for the
foundational course in the BGAV Empower Coaching curriculum.
Many pastors and lay leaders are learning the value of having a life and leadership coach come alongside them in their journey and help them take the steps necessary to move forward in their spiritual journeys. Join us for this and other upcoming classes, and become a coach!
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Camp Piankatank Winter Blast
February 15-17, 2019 - Camp Piankatank, Hartfield, VA
For teenagers aged 13-17, join us for a winter weekend camp at Camp Piankatank! Cost is $140 per person, which includes meals, snacks, and a shirt. For more information,
visit the webpage; or contact Camp Piankatank at 804-776-9552 or
office@camppiankatank.org.
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Church & Clergy Tax Seminar
February 28, 2019 - BGAV Office, Henrico, VA
To help church staff and church lay leaders understand and comply with tax laws, BGAV's Compensation Planning Ministry will host an informative seminar in Richmond, VA, on February 28, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Also, for the first time, this seminar will be recorded and available for download by registering via our website.
Cost is $15 for BGAV church members, and $30 for non-BGAV church members.
Register online
or
get more information
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UPCOMING EVENTS
The weather may be cold, but our calendar is heating up with these upcoming events:
January 28, 2019
Feburary 8-9, 2019
Glen Allen, VA
February 8-9, 2019
Washington, DC
Feburary 15-17, 2019
Hartfield, VA
February 19, 2019
February 28, 2019
Henrico, VA
February 28, 2019
March 8-10, 2019
Lynchburg, VA
March 28-30, 2019
Alexandria, VA
April 9-12, 2019
Henrico, VA
April 25, 2019
Henrico, VA
Empower Coaching Classes:
- Empower 501: Building Blocks for Powerful Coaching - January 28-29, 2019 - Henrico, VA
- Empower 502: Establishing a Dynamic Coaching Relationship - March 4-5, 2019 - Henrico, VA
- Empower 502: Establishing a Dynamic Coaching Relationship - March 11-12, 2019 - Henrico, VA
- Empower Class 503: Coaching for Change, Transition, and Transformation - March 18-19, 2019 - Ashland, VA
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Complete the 2018 ACP Survey
LifeWay’s
Annual Church Profile (ACP) Survey is under way and accessible for completion online utilizing the unique log-in credentials assigned to each church. Please complete all 3 portions of the survey (questionnaire, BGAV supplemental survey, and leadership profile) as thoroughly as possible.
(The 2018 survey will close on March 31, 2019.)
As always, your diligence in providing statistical information to the state convention each year is vital and greatly appreciated. You are the key to the history of your church! If you have any questions about this process or need any assistance with your ACP survey, please contact
Melody Fowler at 800.255.2428, ext. 1207.
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Stay Connected to Your BGAV Family
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ARE YOU READING THE BGAV BLOG?
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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:
- PT Music Director @ Triangle Baptist Church, Triangle, VA
- Senior Pastor @ Four Mile Creek Baptist Church, Henrico, VA
- Senior Pastor @ Sandy Creek Baptist Church, Jetersville, VA
- Senior Pastor @ Westwood Baptist Church, Springfield, VA
- Worship Leader/Ministry Leader @ CrossRoads Church, Norfolk, VA
- PT Worship Leader @ The Well of Nelson, Lovingston, VA
- Family Minister @ Effort Baptist Church, Palmyra, VA
- PT Youth Director @ East End Baptist Church, Roanoke, VA
- Director/Pastor of Children and Community Evangelism @ Emmaus Baptist Church, Poquoson, VA
- PT Organist/Pianist @ Rhoadesville Baptist Church, Rhoadesville, VA
- Senior Pastor @ First Baptist Church, Clayton, NC
- Communications Coordinator @ The District Church, Washington, DC
- PT Music Director/Worship Leader @ Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, Richmond, VA
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Holy Lord, Thank you for grace. Please help me move beyond the hurdles that trip me up and give me the strength and wisdom to look up and see the hope I run toward in Christ. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
(Gwen Smith)
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Stay Engaged with the BGAV!
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