SBC of Virginia

06/08/2026

Don't forget to visit us tonight during the SBCV Dessert Reception in Orlando!

SBCV pastors, staff, messengers, and guests are invited to a dessert reception immediately following the close of the Monday, June 8 evening session of the SBC Annual Meeting where you can enjoy fellowship, coffee, and specialty desserts.

RSVP HERE → https://www.sbcv.org/event/dessert-reception-at-the-southern-baptist-convention

06/07/2026

Let’s pray for Kevin and Karen White and their two children, appointed missionaries serving in Colombia. Karen remembers asking her father as a child, “Who tells the people in far-off lands about Jesus?” He opened the Bible and showed her God’s command to go and make disciples. That moment stayed with her.

Years later, Kevin and Karen shaped their family around that call. While Kevin worked as a warehouse supervisor in the U.S., he shared life with people from five different countries. Their family even moved into a neighborhood where Spanish was the main language, so they could better connect with their neighbors.

When thousands of Venezuelans fled to Colombia during times of unrest, the Whites felt God’s pull to go. Now they serve through the International Mission Board in Colombia, continuing their lifelong mission of building bridges and sharing Christ’s love.

Kevin says, “It’s always a big adventure serving the Lord. Please pray God will be glorified in our ministry.”

Let’s lift up the White family, sent from Cornerstone Baptist Church in Lafayette, Indiana, asking God to bless their work, strengthen their family, and use them to bring many in Colombia to faith in Christ.

Find 52 Sundays resources here → sbcv.org/52sundays

06/05/2026

It's not too late to RSVP for the SBCV Dessert Reception in Orlando!

SBCV pastors, staff, messengers, and guests are invited to a dessert reception immediately following the close of the Monday, June 8 evening session of the SBC Annual Meeting where you can enjoy fellowship, coffee, and specialty desserts.

RSVP TODAY → https://www.sbcv.org/event/dessert-reception-at-the-southern-baptist-convention

06/04/2026

SMALL TOWN / RURAL CHURCH PASTORS & LEADERS WORKSHOP

Ministering in a small town has unique joys and challenges. Join other pastors and church leaders on August 25 in Appomattox to learn best practices, receive enrichment and encouragement, and participate in roundtable discussion.

Noble Warriors will be providing a Tailgate Lunch for all participants.

REGISTER HERE → https://www.sbcv.org/event/small-town-rural-church-pastors-and-leaders-workshop-2026/

06/03/2026

Join us for a focused training designed for the Korean church, equipping the next generation — college students and young adults — to advance God’s Kingdom through evangelism, discipleship, church planting, and leadership multiplication.

Participants will gain practical tools and fresh vision to impact their communities. All sessions will be conducted in English.

This is taking place at the International Learning Center in Rockville, Virginia on June 24-26. Find details on our website → https://www.sbcv.org/event/korean-church-evangelism-training-for-nextgen/

06/01/2026

"This November, Virginians will be asked to consider and vote on two proposed constitutional amendments concerning marriage and abortion."

Brandon Pickett shares this unique editorial from the recent issue of Proclaimer. Read more from the article, "Pray & Protect."
→ https://www.sbcv.org/pray-protect-proclaimer/

There are certain times in our personal and ministry lives, whether we are going through them or just after, that we recognize as pivotal moments. I believe that this year is one of those times. That is why I am writing a unique editorial for this edition.

05/31/2026

Eric and Brittany Gibbs serve primarily on the Tohono O’Odham Nation and the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona. On the Tohono O’Odham Nation, only one percent of the population identifies as evangelical, and many villages have no known believers.

The Gibbs felt called to a village known for resisting the Gospel and outsiders. Despite discouragement from others, they prayed for the opportunity to plant a church there. They visited weekly, built relationships, helped families with basic needs, and served however they could.

“After several months, we received permission to begin a Bible study,” Eric said. For a while, it seemed fruitless—until one woman attended and gave her life to Christ. “Once that happened, there was a domino effect,” Eric said. “Within the next year, 20 people trusted Christ, and a church was born!”

The day the first two men in the village were baptized, the Gibbs were reminded of God’s faithfulness and His power to answer prayer.

You are a part of this story! Giving through the Cooperative Program helps support missionaries like the Gibbs as they serve in hard-to-reach places. Pray that Eric and Brittany will remain faithful and not grow weary in their ministry.

Find 52 Sundays resources here → sbcv.org/52sundays

05/30/2026

"You can’t build your faith around your college life; you must build your college life around your faith."

Read more from Gracie Tignor's Women's Ministry blog, "What the Rising College Freshmen in Your Church Need to Hear."
→ https://www.sbcv.org/what-the-rising-college-freshmen-in-your-church-need-to-hear/

You can’t build your faith around your college life; you must build your college life around your faith. Rising college freshmen need to hear that.