John Upton Chats with
Virginia’s Vaccine Coordinator
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John Upton, BGAV Executive Director, had an informative Zoom meeting with Dr. Danny Avula, Virginia’s Vaccine Coordinator. Dr. Avula answered specific questions from pastors relayed by Upton regarding the science, safety, and distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine. The 44-minute conversation is presented in its entirety, and permission is granted to use this in BGAV churches only in its full version.
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Virginia Baptist Disaster Response in the News!
Click the video below to see yesterday's news coverage of Virginia Baptist Disaster Response's feeding units serving the volunteers at the mass Covid-19 vaccination clinic at the Richmond Raceway.
[One clarification to the coverage: while our kitchen has the capacity to serve 3,000-4,000 meals per day, we're actually serving around 300-400 meals a day to meet the current needs of the workers at the site.]
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Feeding and Crisis Care Volunteers Needed
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Apply Now for BGAV Scholarships and Ministerial Education Funds
Through Cooperative Missions offerings, the Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV) provides scholarships and ministerial education funds for eligible Virginia Baptist students who need aid in financing their education. BGAV Scholarships and Ministerial Education Funds can help students earn an undergraduate degree, pursue undergraduate or graduate education in preparation for vocational ministry, or access training and continuing education opportunities.
Applications for the following categories are now open:
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For Your Info
Nominations Needed for BGAV Boards and Committees
BGAV's Committee on Boards and Committees needs your help in identifying leaders from BGAV churches to participate in the boards of BGAV's agencies and institutions, and on its various standing committees.
Both layleaders and clergy are welcome to serve, with ideal nominees being:
- Christ followers,
- Ethnically, racially, and generationally diverse,
- Passionate about Advancing the Kingdom Together and
- Able to handle the responsibilities assigned.
Nominations must be received no later than April 1, 2021.
Ministry Job Openings
The latest ministry job openings listed on our website include:
- PT Bookkeeper @ Clarksville Baptist Church, Clarksville, VA
- PT Director of Youth Ministry @ Crozet Baptist Church, Crozet, VA
- PT Director of Children’s Ministry @ Crozet Baptist Church, Crozet, VA
- PT Director of Music Ministry @ Crozet Baptist Church, Crozet, VA
- PT Music Director @ Oak Forest Baptist Church, Chesterfield, VA
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Upcoming Events of Interest
February 13, 2021
February 18, 2021
February 19-20, 2021 (West Coast)
February 26-27, 2021 (East Coast)
March 16-April 27, 2021
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Building Faith at Home - March 2, 2021
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Sermon Preparation (part 1) - March 2, 2021
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Discipling Teens in a Digital World - March 4, 2021
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Best Practices of Teaching Children - March 6, 2021
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Sermon Preparation (part 2) - March 9, 2021
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Team Building (part 1) - March 11, 2021
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Teaching Techniques/Approaches - March 13, 2021
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The Bible and Church Finances and The Church as a Legal Entity - March 16, 2021
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The Family of God - March 16, 2021
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Team Building (part 2) - March 18, 2021
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Choosing/Evaluating Youth Curriculum - March 20, 2021
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Developmental Ages & Stages - March 22, 2021
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Pastoral Care (part 1) - March 23, 2021
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Inclusive and Supportive Children’s Ministry: Serving Children and Families with Special Needs - March 25, 2021
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Pastoral Care (part 2) - March 30, 2021
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State and Federal Tax Reporting Requirements - March 30, 2021
April 1, 2021
12:00 noon
April 1, 2021
offered by V3 Church Planting Movement
Use code BGAV15OFF for $15 off!
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