June 4, 2020
BGAV Executive Board Announces Changes to Upcoming 2020 Annual Meeting
The Virginia Baptist Executive Board, President, and Officers of the Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV) have decided to make the 2020 annual meeting of the BGAV a virtual meeting, deferring all matters of business to next year's annual meeting, which will take place November 16-17, 2021.

Watch a video announcement from BGAV Executive Director John Upton and BGAV President Adam Tyler:
The decision to transition the meeting to an online platform this year was based on several considerations. These include any currently-unknown health regulations and social distancing measures for this fall, concerns for attendees who may be more vulnerable, and financial limitations of churches to send messengers for full participation at the meeting.
This year's virtual gathering - while still in the planning stages - is already shaping up to be an amazing meeting and those details will be announced soon. Our theme is "Deep Roots, Green Shoots" based on Isaiah 43:19, and we will highlight the strong heritage of our Virginia Baptist roots as well as the continuing growth and adaptability of our BGAV family - a very fitting focus for the world in which we currently find ourselves living and ministering. As each church has adjusted to this COVID-19 existence, so the BGAV will adjust with enthusiasm and creativity.

Holy Spirit, Rain Down
by Kevin Meadows

Perhaps like me, you’re there too; wracked with grief and pain. Maybe like me you’re overwhelmed by the plethora of ills plaguing our world. As if 2020 didn’t already demand a do-over of sorts, once again we find ourselves “racially distancing” because of injustices, bigotry, violence, hate…as if one plague isn’t enough, we have been forced to face, yet again, the fact of our systemic, viral, racial dis-ease. Quite a contrast to all heaven breaking loose, isn't it?

Preparing for Phase Two

The Governor of Virginia stated this week that most of Virginia will probably enter Safer at Home: Phase Two this Friday, June 5. The office has also issued specific guidelines for religious services on p. 37 of this document, but there are no significant differences between Phase One and Phase Two regarding how churches are required to operate, should they choose to re-gather in person. See our Re-gathering Resources page for more information.

If your church is located outside the state of Virginia, always follow the guidelines issued by your specific state and local government officials.

Upcoming Events of Interest

June 15-26, 2020

offered by BGAV Partnership Missions
June 18, 2020

offered by BGAV Partnership Missions
July 2, 2020

offered by BGAV Partnership Missions
July 16, 2020

July 21-23, 2020

August 24-26, 2020

In-person mission camps for this summer have been cancelled. Instead, we will have a virtual camp experience for participants! Check the website for more information.
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