February 2022
MINISTRY MATTERS
Dr. Jim Hamacher
Lent 2022 - An Opportunity for Renewed Conversations on Disciple - Making
In a few weeks, March 2, the season of Lent begins. During the forty days of Lent, the Church sets aside this time to reflect on the life and ministry of Jesus, as we prepare for the celebration of Easter.  These days can become a wonderful opportunity for those of us who lead others to get back on track with our own spiritual development. Lent can also become an occasion to seriously address the effectiveness of our congregation’s current efforts of disciple-making. 
 
In recent years, many Baptist churches have begun using the seasons of Advent and Lent as opportunities for short-term, corporate discipleship emphases. This is especially the case for Lent. (Too often ...to continue
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"Always plan for the fact that no plan ever goes according to plan".
-Simon Sinek
Preaching that Connects
 
Too often preachers are strong on interpreting the Scripture and applying the text but often fail to drive home their point with a good illustration. A picture is worth a thousand words - even if it is a word picture. Read here how master preacher, Chuck Swindoll, changed his mind about the importance of good illustrations.
Save the Date
“Pushing the Reset Button”
 If you are looking for ideas to get your church going during and after the pandemic, join John at the spring session of
THE GATHERING, Thursday, April 7, 9:30 – 12:30. He will be sharing “lessons learned” both good and bad, as he “Pushed the Reset Button” and led Virginia Baptists to make fresh new starts in uncertain times.

Staff Updates

WELCOME...

Joan Maples as Interim Music Director at Central Baptist.

COL Rev. J.D. Moore as Interim Pastor at Amelia Baptist.

Greg Beechaum, Jr as Youth Director at Chesterfield Baptist.

Andrew Snead, Music Minister, May Memorial.

Tricia Hutchinson, Financial Secretary, May Memorial.

Nick Henretty, Interim Music Director, Friendship Baptist.

Debbie George, Secretary, Oak Forest Baptist.

Jennifer Ripley, Interim Director for Traditional Worship, Winfree



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