Dec 2, 2021 | Blog, Lastest News, Terry Maples, Uncategorized
We have entered a second Advent season under the stress, strain, and limitations of the COVID pandemic, and, believe me, pastors and staff are anxious. When Advent begins in November—allowing very little transition between Thanksgiving and the first Sunday of...
Nov 22, 2021 | Blog, Lastest News, Terry Maples
“In everything give thanks, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 The season of thanks giving is here again! Regularly acknowledging our blessings seems to come naturally to most of us. We can agree pausing to voice gratitude to God...
Oct 19, 2021 | Blog, Lastest News, Terry Maples
Tuesday, September 21, 2021, was a historic day for Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Virginia for two reasons: we offered the first in-person gathering since the onset of the pandemic, and we offered the first hybrid General Assembly experience in CBFVA life. For...
Mar 29, 2021 | Blog, Lastest News, Terry Maples, Uncategorized
Joan and I have been reading Ecco Homo Behold the Man – Ethical Imperatives of the Lenten Journey by Samuel Balentine. This Lenten journey is focuses on an imperative spoken twice from different perspectives. The first perspective is that of Pilate who presents...
Mar 15, 2021 | Blog, Lastest News, Terry Maples
In parts 1 and 2 of this series, I outlined eight statements that describe a fundamentalist mindset and offer different perspectives that shape the theology of our congregations. In this final installment, I clarify terms and give specific illustrations of the dangers...
Mar 8, 2021 | Blog, Lastest News, Terry Maples
In Part 1 of this Blog, I shared eight statements describing a fundamentalist mindset. How do these principles play out in congregational life and theological understanding? Gene Wilder offers insight into core issues that were at play in the SBC takeover. Examine...
