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View reports and recommendations for the 2016 BGAV Annual Meeting that you may want to download and read before the meeting

This past week John Upton shared with the Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV) staff and the Executive Board a number of personnel changes on several college campuses this fall.

Our two largest kitchens (Newport News and Mechanicsville) are deployed Monday to Rocky Mount, NC, to begin preparing 20,000 meals per day. Pray for our team members and leadership as they serve those affected by Hurricane Matthew.

Download and view the September 2016 Treasurer's Report.

To date, 29 Virginia Baptist Disaster Response volunteers have served more than 1,133 hours to assist Louisiana flood victims continue the cleanup and rebuilding process.

The Baptist General Association of Virginia announces that Rev. Thomas (Tom) Ingram, Worship and Church Music Specialist and Field Strategist, will retire at the end of 2016.

The Executive Board of the Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV) gathered together for their fifth meeting of the year September 13.

Due to issues arising from the transfer to a new central database at LifeWay, the mailing of the 2016 Annual Church Profile (ACP) surveys has been delayed. It is unknown when the surveys will be mailed.

Download and view the July 2016 Treasurer's Report.

Update 9/8/2016: At this time, there are no known needs in regards to Hermine, and we are standing down all teams. Our focus continues to remain on West Virginia and Louisiana. As the remnants of Hurricane Hermine churn up the Eastern seaboard toward the Commonwealth, Virginia Baptist Disaster Response is monitoring conditions in advance of any potential response. “Our partners …

View and download the latest bulletin inserts for your church to use in September. These bulletin inserts focus on ministries that are funded by the Alma Hunt Offering for Virginia Missions.

In this new role, Quirin will serve as an ambassador to BGAV churches in youth ministry-related matters; respond to inquiries and requests from BGAV churches and staff related to youth ministry; and coordinate the BGAV annual youth ministry training event, Forum, which is held in May.

Download and view the July 2016 Treasurer's Report.

The Baptist Collegiate Ministry of Virginia Commonwealth University (BCM of VCU) welcomes Ryan and Karin Goude as associate collegiate ministers.

Fresh Expressions US is pleased to announce new and expanded staff roles, reflecting positive signs of increased momentum throughout the country.