Jan 19, 2021 | Blog, Lastest News, Uncategorized
I was a teenager the first time I used a plumb line. My grandparents’ home in Owens Crossroads, AL, blew up when propane gas filled the house. Both my Dad’s parents were outside on opposite sides of the building when the blast occurred, and both ran inside to check on...
Jan 19, 2021 | Blog, Blog: Guest Writers, Lastest News, Uncategorized
Art Wright, Williamsburg Baptist Church What was Jesus up to during his earthly ministry? It is a question that all Christians must wrestle with as they try to understand what it means to follow him. We often read stories in the Gospels of what he said and did . . ....
Jan 13, 2021 | Blog, Lastest News, Terry Maples, Uncategorized
by Terry Maples, CBFVA Coordinator The opening words of almost every Christmas card and letter we received this year sounded similar: “2020 has been a difficult year.” I lament the devastating impact of COVID-19 – severe illness and death, physical distancing...
Jan 12, 2021 | Lastest News
CBFVA invites all clergy to participate in this year’s edition of Pastors’ School on January 28. We are excited to welcome Dr. Anna Robbins as our keynote speaker. CBFVA’s Coordinating Council very purposefully invited Dr. Robbins because of her expertise and...
Dec 16, 2020 | Blog, Lastest News
By Dr. Megan Strollo, CBFVA’s Theologian in Residence “While [Jesus] was going away and as they were staring toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood next to them. They said, ‘Galileans, why are you standing here, looking toward heaven? This Jesus, who was...