2021 Annual Homecoming PROGRAM GUIDE & Reports

2021 Annual Homecoming
PROGRAM GUIDE & Reports
from OUR PRESIDENT
It is very interesting to note the biblical example of the church at Corinth. It was a church planted by Paul in one of the largest, most difficult, and challenging cities of its day. Yet in 1 Corinthians 1:2, Paul says, “To the church of God, which
is at Corinth.” This church belonged to God. The verse continues to speak of its members as being “sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours.”
Like the church at Corinth, our churches today belong to God and have been called to be set apart for His glory. We must continue to be faithful, to press on until Jesus comes. Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 1:9 why we must press on and continue to be faithful: “God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Please join me in honoring and celebrating the faithfulness of our executive director, Dr. Brian Autry, and his excellent staff. And once again, we offer our gratitude to Dr. Grant Ethridge and Libertylive.Church for graciously extending their service and facilities for this Annual Homecoming. Thank you all for giving to the Lord!
It has been both humbling and a distinct honor to serve as your convention president for the last two years. My continual prayer for the SBCV is captured in the words of 1 Corinthians 15:58, which state, “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.”
Sincerely,
ALLEN MCFARLAND Senior Pastor, Calvary Evangelical Baptist Church President, SBC of Virginia
25 Years of Faithfulness
from OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
On behalf of your SBC of Virginia team, we join with your convention officers, Executive Board, and our wonderful host church and pastor, to welcome you to the SBCV’s Annual Homecoming.
This year, we mark 25 years of advancing the Gospel together! We are thankful we can worship the Lord and celebrate how the Lord is working through His Church to send missionaries around the world, share the Good News of Jesus with the lost, equip ministers of the Gospel, and plant and revitalize churches.
Twenty-five years ago, when I attended the very first SBCV annual meeting, I had only been married a couple of years—no children and no mortgage. Over the years, some things have changed, but we continue to hold faithful to God’s Word, boldly proclaim Jesus is Lord, and work together to make Him known.
At this year’s Annual Homecoming, we will give thanks for 25 years of advancing the Gospel together. We will be challenged to continue in the faith once and for all delivered to the saints. We will hear and see how the Lord can use us in this generation and the next to reach our neighbors and the nations for Jesus Christ.
Welcome to the Annual Homecoming of the SBCV. Our prayer is that you will be encouraged by the ministry that is taking place, thanks to your church partnership in praying, sending, giving, and going through our Gospel partnership. Just like the past 25 years, the SBCV will continue to seek to come alongside local churches advancing the Gospel together to reach our neighbors and the nations for Jesus Christ!
Your brother in Christ,
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1 CORINTHIANS 15:58, NKJV
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
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Greetings • 2-3
Schedule • 10-13
Al Mohler President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Albert Mohler Jr. is a leader within the Christian community with a storied resume. As president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Mohler has the chief responsibility of guiding one of the largest seminaries in the world. He also
serves as president of the Evangelical Theological Society, hosting two programs: The Briefing and Thinking in Public. As a theologian, ordained minister, and Centennial Professor of Christian Theology at Southern Seminary, he has served several Southern Baptist churches, is a sought-after author and speaker, and an all-around expert within his field. He and his wife, Mary, share two children and three grandchildren.
Bryan Carter Senior Pastor, Concord Church, Dallas
Bryan Carter, senior pastor of Concord Church in Dallas, TX, is passionate about impacting his city. He is heavily involved in his local community, leading Harmony Community Development Corporation—an organization with the mission to “advance
God’s presence by strengthening families and revitalizing neighborhoods….” Carter also leads the African American Pastors Coalition, working with 60 local churches to address needs within the Dallas community.
He serves on the boards of local establishments such as Frost Bank Dallas Advisory
Kevin Ezell President, North American Mission Board
As president of the North American Mission Board, Kevin Ezell has worked diligently since 2010 to assist Southern Baptist churches in sharing the Gospel, providing strategic vision, direction, and leadership.
Ezell earned his bachelor’s degree from Union University in Jackson, TN. He received a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX, and a Doctor of Ministry from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY.
Prior to coming to NAMB, Kevin served as senior pastor of Highview Baptist Church in Louisville for 14 years. He and his wife, Lynette, have six children: Anna, Shelly, Taylor, John Michael, Libby, and Micah Lyn. The Ezells are also blessed with six grandchildren.
Keynote Speakers
Allen McFarland President, SBC of Virginia Senior Pastor, Calvary Evangelical Baptist Church
President of the SBC of Virginia, Allen R. McFarland officially began his ministry journey on Superbowl Sunday in 1973 (when the Redskins played Miami). Initially, he was hesitant to preach
because of his life-long speech impediment—something God has used time and time again to humble McFarland as well as expand his ministry.
McFarland serves as senior pastor of Calvary Evangelical Baptist Church in Portsmouth and is a board member at various organizations and institutions, including: Board of Trustees at Liberty University in Lynchburg; Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE) in Harrisburg, PA; Atlantic Shores Christian School in Virginia Beach; and Kids Across America (KAA) in Branson, MO. Additionally, he teaches theology to undergraduate and graduate students at Liberty University and was named by Black Christian News Network One as one of the 70 Most Influential Black Christian History Makers.
Married to his best friend, Doris, for more than 50 years, he and his wife boast 5 children and 16 grandchildren.
Stephen Rummage Senior Pastor, Quail Springs Baptist Church, Oklahoma City
Stephen Rummage is the senior pastor of Quail Springs Baptist Church. Rummage holds a Master of Divinity with a specialization in biblical languages from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and completed his PhD in preaching at
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books and the founder of Moving Forward, a radio teaching ministry that airs daily nationwide.
He and his wife, Michele, have been married for 28 years and have a son and daughter- in-law, Joshua and Morgan.
Board, Impact Dallas Capital, Bible Study Fellowship International, and the Dallas Police Department Community Advisory Board.
Carter graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in secondary education and is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary. He is married to his college sweetheart, Stephanie, and has three children: Kaitlyn, Kennedy, and Carson.
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Brian Autry Executive Director, SBC of Virginia
Brian Autry is the executive director of the Southern Baptist Convention of Virginia (SBC of Virginia). He previously started Parkway Baptist Church in Moseley, VA in 2002 and served as senior pastor. Brian received his bachelor’s degree from
James Madison University, his Master of Divinity degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and his Doctor of Ministry degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Brian and his wife, Jennifer, have three children, Melissa, Mark, and Jenna.
Charles Billingsley Worship Leader, Concert Artist, Speaker
Singer and songwriter Charles Billingsley believes that our identity as humans is determined by whose we are and what we believe. It is with those answers in mind that Billingsley built his career.
Currently a worship leader and teaching pastor at Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, Billingsley boasts a robust career within the music industry. He started his career as lead vocalist for Christian recording artist NewSong, has headlined more than 3,200 concerts, and has released 23 recordings as a solo artist. Billingsley is also an adjunct professor at Liberty University, teaching at the Center for Music and Worship—a program he helped develop nearly a decade ago.
Married to his wife, Shae, for 26 years, the couple has two sons: Caleb and Cooper.
Jason Crabb Christian Music Singer and Musician
Kentucky-born Jason Crabb has won a GRAMMY and 21 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, including Artist of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, and Song of the Year. Crabb released his first solo album in 2009 and has performed at many prestigious venues,
including Carnegie Hall, The Grand Ole Opry, The Brooklyn Tabernacle, and Billy Graham’s final crusade in New York City.
Keynote Speakers (continued)
LU Praise Gospel Choir, Liberty University
LU Praise is a multi-ethnic Gospel choir at Liberty University. The ministry team is committed to leading worship and glorifying God through both testimony and song. LU Praise is a highly sought- after worship team, performing at renowned events such as the
National Prayer Service during the 58th Presidential Inauguration.
The ministry team also led worship during the National Worship Leader Conference and The American Choral Directors Association (ACDA). Additionally, the group represented the United States as part of the Hainan Festival in China in 2017.
He has also shared the stage with artists such as Gloria Gaynor, Kari Jobe, Vince Gill, Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell, Donnie McClurkin, Wynonna, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Michael W. Smith, Jamie Grace, Sandi Patty, the Oak Ridge Boys, and more. He has appeared on NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice and alongside Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson. Crabb has frequently appeared on TV and in the media.
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6:15 EVENING SESSION
Prayer Grant Ethridge • Host Pastor
Worship Libertylive.Church Worship Team
Executive Director’s Welcome Brian Autry • Executive Director, SBC of Virginia
Introduction and Prayer for Al Mohler Rob Pochek • Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Charlottesville; Executive Board Chairman, SBC of Virginia
Message Al Mohler • President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Dessert Reception The Gathering Everyone is invited!
8:00 Noble Warriors Tailgate Breakfast Parking Lot Sponsored by Noble Warriors
8:30 Guest and Messenger Registration Opens
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
9:15 Breakout Session 1 Full breakout list is on pages 15-19. Campus map is on pages 20-21.
Nov. 8 • Monday
Nov. 7 • Sunday
10:30 Breakout Session 2 Full breakout list is on pages 15-19. Campus map is on pages 20-21.
11:45 The Next 25: On Mission Together (Lunch) Dining Hall SBCV churches have faithfully taken the Gospel to the nations for 25 years, but the task is not yet finished. Hear from SBCV and IMB leaders about mobilizing SBCV church members of all ages for the next 25 years.
1:20 AFTERNOON SESSION
Introduction and Prayer for Bryan Carter Charles Wilson • Lead Pastor, The Hill Church, Roanoke
Message Bryan Carter • Senior Pastor, Concord Church, Dallas
Business Session Allen McFarland • Senior Pastor, Calvary Evangelical Baptist Church; President, SBC of Virginia
• Introduction of Officers • Church Affiliation/Partnership Report • Nominating Committee Report
3:00 Executive Director’s Report Stewardship Report Brian Autry • Executive Director, SBC of Virginia Eddie Urbine • Chief Financial Officer, SBC of Virginia
2022 Ministry Investment Plan
Pastor Challenge Zack Randles • Lead Pastor, Waterfront Church, Washington, DC
Introduction and Prayer for Kevin Ezell
Message Kevin Ezell • President, North American Mission Board
Benediction Monty Guice • Senior Pastor, Swift Creek Baptist Church, Midlothian; 1st Vice President, SBC of Virginia
A campus map is on pages 20-21.
5:00 Great Commission Celebration Dinner Dining Hall Join us for our SBCV Great Commission Celebration Dinner, combined with fellowship and an opportunity to see how God is at work as churches plant churches and make disciples. Learn how the SBCV, along with NAMB, is coming alongside local churches to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ to reach our neighbors and the nations here in Virginia.
Women’s Ministry Dinner The Chapel The Women’s Ministry Dinner is an opportunity to connect with women from across Virginia! We will worship, fellowship, and hear from guest speaker Kathy Litton, wife of SBC president Ed Litton and NAMB consultant for ministry to pastors’ wives.
6:45 EVENING SESSION
Worship and Special Music Charles Billingsley, Jason Crabb, and LU Praise
Welcome and Prayer Brian Autry • Executive Director, SBC of Virginia Allen McFarland • Senior Pastor, Calvary Evangelical Baptist Church; President, SBC of Virginia
Pastor Challenge KJ Washington • Lead Pastor, New Valley Church, Waynesboro
Celebrating 25 Years of God’s Faithfulness Brian Autry • Executive Director, SBC of Virginia
8:00 Concert Charles Billingsley, Jason Crabb, and LU Praise
Nov. 8 • Monday (continued)
8:30 Guest and Messenger Registration Opens
8:55 MORNING SESSION
• Executive Board Report • Vote on 2022 Ministry Investment Plan
Introduction and Prayer for Stephen Rummage Doug Echols • Senior Pastor, Bethel Baptist Church, Yorktown
Message Stephen Rummage • Senior Pastor, Quail Springs Baptist Church, Oklahoma City
• Election of 2022 SBC of Virginia Officers
Pastor Challenge Jon Couch • Lead Pastor, Enon Baptist Church, Chester
Prayer for Allen McFarland Mark Custalow • Regional Catalyst (Southeast), SBC of Virginia
Message Allen McFarland • Senior Pastor, Calvary Evangelical Baptist Church; President, SBC of Virginia
Appreciation and Thanks to Outgoing Officers Brian Autry • Executive Director, SBC of Virginia
Benediction
Closing Song Libertylive.Church Worship Team
Fellowship Lunch Dining Hall Following the final session of Annual Homecoming, enjoy lunch before heading back home. This lunch is sponsored by Liberty University School of Divinity.
Dessert Reception Celebrate the SBC of Virginia’s 25th Anniversary! The reception will be available immediately following the Sunday evening service. Everyone is invited!
The Gathering
Fellowship Lunch Following the final session of Annual Homecoming, enjoy lunch before heading back home. This is a free lunch, but pre-registration is encouraged. This lunch is sponsored by Liberty University School of Divinity.
Dining Hall 12:00 PM
Noble Warriors Tailgate Breakfast Join the Noble Warriors’ Team for a Tailgate Breakfast on Monday morning at 8 AM in the parking lot. “Meat” the Team. Eat some bacon and grab some information about how we help churches disciple men. The food will be hot and plentiful! (Pastors & Men’s Ministry leaders invited! Bring your wives too!) This is a free breakfast, but pre-registration is encouraged.
Libertylive.Church Parking Lot 8:00 AM
The Next 25: On Mission Together Lunch SBCV churches have faithfully taken the Gospel to the nations for 25 years, but the task is not yet finished. Hear from SBCV and IMB leaders about mobilizing SBCV church members of all ages for the next 25 years. This is a free lunch, but pre-registration is encouraged.
Dining Hall 11:45 AM
Great Commission Celebration Dinner Join us for our SBCV Great Commission Celebration Dinner, combined with fellowship and an opportunity to see how God is at work as churches plant churches and make disciples. Learn how the SBCV, along with NAMB, is coming alongside local churches to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ to reach our neighbors and the nations here in Virginia. This is a free dinner, but pre-registration is encouraged.
Dining Hall 5:00 PM
Women’s Ministry Dinner The Women’s Ministry Dinner is an opportunity to connect with women from across Virginia! We will worship, fellowship, and hear from guest speaker Kathy Litton, wife of SBC president Ed Litton and NAMB consultant for ministry to pastors’ wives. This is a free dinner, but pre-registration is encouraged.
The Chapel 5:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
Discipling Men: Force Multiplier Mike Young W131 9:15 AM
The spiritual health of men directly impacts marriages, families, and churches. Every aspect of Kingdom ministry, in and through your church, will improve as you disciple men. Learn how to develop and deploy a strategic plan to help your men walk faithfully with Jesus and lead well.
Leveraging BetterMan to Point Men in Your Church and Community to Jesus
Mike Young W131 10:30 AM
BetterMan was developed by Robert Lewis as an evangelism tool for men. The topic of manhood has become a powerful evangelism conversation starter. We’ll help you equip seasoned men to engage young men in the church and community in dialogue about pursuing not just better manhood but biblical manhood.
COMMUNICATIONS
Be Heard (Again): Steps to Developing Your Message Effectively Mark MacDonald A102 9:15 AM 10:30 AM
The world stopped listening and has an incredibly short attention span! The Church’s critical message is widely ignored. Learn a framework so more will listen.
Don’t risk being lost in the noise when the world needs Jesus.
CHURCH PL ANTING
Residency Program Clint Clifton A100 9:15 AM
Residencies help churches multiply through intentionally developing and deploying missional leaders and church planting teams. They help aspiring leaders identify a ministry call and mature leaders pursue God’s leading in their lives. Residencies also prepare leaders and teams for new missional opportunities.
Developing a Pipeline Chris Dowd A100 10:30 AM
Come hear how the Center for Church Advancement in Liberty University’s Rawlings School of Divinity can come alongside you as you develop church planting residency and internship programs in your church. Learn how you can receive support, students, and resources to reach your mission field and beyond for Christ.
MOBILIZING YOUR MEMBERS
Moving Members into Ministry in the Local Church Chuck Lawless A126/130 9:15 AM
This breakout session offers practical suggestions for moving attenders from the pew to the front lines of ministry in the local church.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Safety and Security for Children’s Ministry Delanee Williams A122 9:15 AM
Learn ways to create and maintain a safe and secure children’s ministry no mater what circumstances arise.
Ten Attributes of an Unshakeable Kids Ministry Delanee Williams A122 10:30 AM
Find tips to help you build a children’s ministry on an unshakeable foundation that will stand strong so you can lead with confidence.
MISSIONS
What’s Next in Missions? Chris Derry A124 9:15 AM
With the current global dynamics, what does it look like for your church to go on mission? Covering issues from COVID to refugee ministry to natural disasters, explore what each of these mean for your church’s mission.
Breakout Sessions (continued)
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Sacred Influence Kathy Litton The Chapel 9:15 AM
Your marriage and partnership to a leader in ministry gives you a unique and singular influence that has tremendous potential to breath life and strength into his soul. Join us to learn how God uses your powerful influence for His glory.
When a Woman Trusts God Kathy Litton The Chapel 10:30 AM
Our trust in God drives our faith life. He wants us to put our confidence and trust in Him in everything, even when we can’t see Him or understand His ways. We will either trust ourselves or Him in our daily lives.
STUDENT MINISTRY
Longevity in Student Ministry Jeff Borton Student Building 9:15 AM 10:30 AM
Student ministry is one of the most challenging, frustrating, and wonderful places to serve. Ministering at this vital time in their lives is both rewarding and scary. Join Jeff Borton, Next Generations pastor at Longhollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville, TN, as he gives insights that will help you be an effective and build a sustainable student ministry.
REVITALIZATION
Revitalization David Jackson A128/132 9:15 AM 10:30 AM
Learn the seven ways NAMB is partnering with your church and SBCV to help with revitalization. You will also discover the windows of opportunity that could work best for you and find resources to make your ministry more effective in the future.
WORSHIP MINISTRY
Beyond the Music Dale Fields A106 9:15 AM
Worship pastors and staff all must deal with the musical side of ministry. But what about the spiritual? What is the best way to make sure that your devotional life is not neglected and that your members and team are being discipled?
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Worship Topics Q & A Dale Fields A106 10:30 AM
An open discussion with questions and answers about the practical side of the worship ministry: planning, rehearsals, logistics, technology, etc.
EVANGELISM
Bless Every Home David Wheeler G200 9:15 AM
Learn to strategically impact your Jerusalem through four simple words…Prayer, Care, Share, and Disciple! By using a thorough mapping system that is easy to navigate and free through the SBCV, you will soon begin to see your neighborhood as a mission field for the sake of the Gospel!
Unlocking Evangelism in the Current Culture David Wheeler G200 10:30 AM
Do you ever feel like you are speaking a foreign language when sharing the Gospel? What has changed to create this cultural confusion? Are we primarily an atheistic or humanistic culture, is there hope, and how has this impacted local church ministry? What can we do to make an eternal difference?
HISPANIC MINISTRY
Connecting the Members Julio Arriola M106 9:15 AM
Let’s explore the biblical principles that demonstrate the importance of believers being united to the Vine and united to the family of faith to fulfill the will of God.
Advance by Faith Julio Arriola M106 10:30 AM
The Word of God gives us principles through the lives of different biblical characters who were strengthened in their faith in God and His power to fight for them.
Breakout Sessions (continued)
SUNDAY SCHOOL / SMALL GROUP MINISTRY
Missional Realignment in Your Sunday School/Small Group Ministry
Dan Cook Student Building 9:15 AM
How do you keep your Sunday School/Small Group Ministry on mission and avoid missional drift and the potential for missional abandonment?
The Heart of an Effective Sunday School/Small Group Leader Dan Cook Student Building 10:30 AM
What are we looking for as we enlist Sunday School/Small Group leaders?
STRENGTHENING CHURCHES
Growing a Multi-Ethnic Church James Hobson A104 9:15 AM 10:30 AM
Everyone talks about it. But how do you really develop, grow, and minister to a multi- ethnic church—and do it well?
JOSHUA 1:9, CSB
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Discipling Men: Force Multiplier
Leveraging BetterMan to Point Men in Your Church and Community to Jesus
Be Heard (Again): Steps to Developing Your Message Effectively
Residency Program
Safety and Security for Children’s Ministry
Ten Attributes of an Unshakeable Kids Ministry
What’s Next in Missions?
Growing a Multi-Ethnic Church
Breakout Locations:
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Other:
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Elevator
Exhibits
Missional Realignment in Your Sunday School/Small Group Ministry2
The Heart of an Effective Sunday School/Small Group Leader2
Longevity in Student Ministry2
Connecting the Members
Advance by Faith
Beyond the Music
Great Commission Celebration Dinner
Women’s Ministry Dinner
STUDENTS
LIBERTY STUDENTS2
PARKING LOT
1 Located on the Second Floor 2 Located in the Liberty Students building
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Bless Every Home
Is your church reaching its community? Find out ways you can bless your community. Bless Every Home helps churches and plants reach their communities with the Gospel.
sbcv.org/blesseveryhome
Children’s Ministry
Reach the children near you. Get resources and encouragement to lead children to become disciples of Jesus.
sbcv.org/children
Missions
Our world needs the Good News of Jesus. We network churches to reach the nations in Virginia and to the ends of the earth.
sbcv.org/missions
Church Planting
Throughout our state and nation’s capital, there are more than six million lost and unreached people. Church planting helps us reach the lost in our communities and cities.
sbcv.org/planting
Disaster Relief
Many people feel overwhelmed and unable to recover after a disaster strikes their community. When disaster strikes near you, will you and your church be ready to respond?
sbcv.org/dr
Prayer Ministry
Our world desperately needs Jesus. Effect change by praying for your neighbors, your community, and your world.
sbcv.org/prayer
Exhibits
Revitalizing
Churches are closing their doors every day. We’re here to help churches navigate these uncharted times and work with you to revitalize your church.
sbcv.org/revitalizing
Women’s Ministry
We want to help you disciple women in all areas of life and ministry. Get the resources, encouragement, and support you need to reach more women with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
sbcv.org/women
SBCV Foundation
Bring your ministry vision to life with the SBCV Foundation. We offer highly competitive church loans and can help grow your assets with ministry investments.
sbcv.org/foundation
Student Ministry
We’re here to help you disciple the next generation to be strong students with a passion for sharing the Gospel.
sbcv.org/students
Innovative Faith Resources
We create media and handle the finances so you can focus on your mission. We’re dedicated to supporting and growing ministries and non-profits around the world.
innovativefaith.org
North American Mission Board 770-410-6000 namb.net
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 919-761-2100 sebts.edu
GuideStone Financial Resources 1-888-98-GUIDE guidestone.org
Bonhoeffer Haus 540-641-3381 bonhoefferhaus.com
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College ccbbc.edu
FAITH Riders 757-650-5308 faithriders.com
Gideons International 615-564-5000 gideons.org
Kids Outdoor Zone 512-292-1113 kidsoutdoorzone.com
Legin legin.tv
Praetorian Project 910-382-2029 praetorianproject.org
Proven Men 301-514-6791 provenmen.org
Send Relief 833-736-3467 sendrelief.org
SBCVirginia Partners
Throughout the year, the SBC of Virginia strives to provide many opportunities to encourage and strengthen your ministry through training and fellowship. For more 2022 events, visit sbcv.org/events.
Youth Evangelism Conference JANUARY 14-15 • VIRGINIA BEACH
Equipping students to live “sent” as followers of Jesus (John 20:21) to proclaim His Gospel to the world around them. sbcv.org/yec
Equip Women’s Conference JANUARY 29 • CHESAPEAKE FEBRUARY 19 • MIDLOTHIAN OCTOBER 15 • BRISTOL
Taking place in multiple locations, Equip is an event focused on helping women grow and mature in their walk with God by identifying the tools available to them through prayer, Scripture, and the work of the Holy Spirit. sbcv.org/equip
Small Group Tour with Ken Braddy FEBRUARY 15-17 • MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Ken Braddy, director of Sunday School for Lifeway, will share ways to grow and maintain a thriving small group ministry. This is for all who serve in Sunday School and small groups. sbcv.org/sgtour
Kids Ministry Conference MARCH 5 • MIDLOTHIAN MARCH 12 • ROANOKE
Kids Ministry Conference is for children’s leaders to be equipped and encouraged to effectively minister to preschoolers
and children in all areas of children’s ministry. sbcv.org/kmc
A Day with Lisa Harper MARCH 5 • CHESAPEAKE
Join us for a day-long conference with sought-after Bible teacher and speaker Lisa Harper! sbcv.org/lisa
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering MARCH 6-12
Prepare your church to give and pray for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. This offering is the primary way we support mission efforts in North America. anniearmstrong.com
Prayer Summit Tour APRIL 26-27 • MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Join us in one of three locations this April, as we pray together and are challenged to be a people of prayer. sbcv.org/prayersummit
Disaster Relief Trainings
Do you have a desire to bring help, healing, and hope to those who have been impacted by disasters? There are many opportunities this spring to help prepare you to respond! sbcv.org/dr
Upcoming Events • 2022
Nominating Committee Report
Recommendation: The Nominating Committee recommends to messengers in the 2021 Annual Homecoming that persons nominated in this year’s meeting be approved to serve on the 2022 Executive Board of the SBC of Virginia. Note: Term expires at the end of the Annual Meeting of the year indicated.
Central • Joey Anthony (Mount
Pleasant-Colonial Heights) (R) 2024
• Jim Davis (Swift Creek- Colonial Heights) (L) 2023
• Derek Futrell (Parkway- Moseley) 2023
• Rob Pochek (First Baptist -Charlottesville) 2022
Central-West & Southside
• Steve Chromy (Mount Hermon-Danville) 2023
• Michael Fitzgerald (Clifford-Amherst) 2023
• Charles Maney (Mt. Tirzah-Charlotte Court House) (N) 2024
Valley • Matthew Kirkland
(Crosslink-Harrisonburg) (R) 2024
• Stan Parris (Franklin Heights-Rocky Mount) 2022
• Tranay Wilson (The Hill Church-Roanoke) (L) 2023
North • Adam Blosser (Goshen-
Church-Dumfries) 2023 • Mike Patterson
(Spotswood- Fredericksburg) (L) 2022
• Doug Echols (Bethel- Yorktown) 2022
• Joyce Green (Harvest Fellowship-Smithfield) (L) 2022
• Will Langford (Great Bridge-Virginia Beach) 2022
• Karen Reasor (Kempsville-Virginia Beach) (L) 2022
• Dave Velloney (River Oak- Chesapeake) (R) 2024
Southwest • Marc Brooks
(Gethsemane- Richlands) 2023
• Allen Roberts (Euclid Avenue-Bristol) 2023
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Charles Maney, Pastor, Mt. Tirzah Baptist Church, Charlotte Court House
Gary Horton, Associate Pastor, Sky View Missionary Baptist Church, Fancy Gap
Karen Reasor, Kempsville Baptist Church, Virginia Beach
Felix Sermon, Pastor, Grace International Church, Springfield
Fred Unger, Pastor, North Main Baptist Church, Danville
KEY (L) LAYPERSON (N) NEW (R) RENEWED FOR A SECOND TERM
2020 Minutes
Theme: Press On • The Heights Baptist Church, Colonial Heights • November 8-9, 2020
SUNDAY EVENING SESSION, NOVEMBER 8, 2020
The session began at 6:00 pm with The Heights Worship Team leading in worship.
Following the worship team, Allen McFarland, President of the SBC of Virginia and Senior Pastor, Calvary Evangelical Baptist Church, Portsmouth, welcomed messengers and guests to our 24th Annual Homecoming. McFarland also thanked The Heights Baptist Church and their Senior Pastor, Randy Hahn, for hosting the Annual Homecoming. Hahn prayed for our messengers and guests at McFarland’s invitation.
Brian Autry, Executive Director of SBC of Virginia, came forward to welcome and thank everyone, and to share a word from Hebrews. Autry thoughtfully brought home the theme of this year’s Annual Meeting: Press On.
A panel discussion on the future of missions was held with International Mission Board (IMB) personnel and led by Brad Russell, Mobilization Strategist, SBC of Virginia and Senior Pastor, Old Powhatan Baptist Church. The panel discussion included: Jeff Ginn, IMB Missionary to The Americas; George Siler, IMB Student Mobilization Manager; and Andrew Pettigrew, IMB Missionary to Africa.
These guests were invited to the stage for a special presentation by Autry: Paul
Chitwood, IMB President; Ken McLemore, IMB trustee and LibertyLive Missions Pastor; Thurman Hayes, IMB trustee and First Baptist Church of Suffolk Pastor; Joey Anthony, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Pastor; Jim Booth, Staples Mill Road Baptist Church Pastor; and McFarland. Autry, on behalf of SBC of Virginia churches, presented a check to Chitwood for $175,000 to honor IMB’s 175 years of service. Chitwood expressed his gratitude for the Gospel partnership with the SBC of Virginia and their help to keep the ministry going in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hayes came forward to introduce and pray for Chitwood.
Chitwood brought a timely message, What is My Obligation to My Neighbors and To the Nations? from I Chronicles 16.
Monty Guice, Senior Pastor, Swift Creek Baptist Church, and 1st Vice President of SBC of Virginia closed the evening session in prayer.
MONDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 9, 2020
The session began at 9:25 am with Charles Billingsley and band leading in worship.
Next, McFarland thanked the praise team and welcomed our messengers and guests. We then entered a time of prayer as McFarland prayed for our upcoming speakers.
Autry came to the stage and shared about where he was in March and how SBCV began helping pastors to be resourced for leading in worship, online giving, etc. during a pandemic.
Praise was given to God for how He made obvious His hand upon our ministries in the last eight months.
Autry introduced a video of Franklin Heights Baptist Church, holding drive-in services due to the pandemic. Stan Parris, Senior Pastor, Franklin Heights Baptist Church brought a challenge from Acts 27.
Donna Paulk, Women’s Ministry Strategist, SBC of Virginia, spoke through video to share about women and women’s ministry during this past year.
Brandon Pickett, Associate Executive Director, SBC of Virginia interviewed Charles Billingsley, Teaching Pastor, Thomas Road Baptist Church, who shared a testimony about his experience with COVID-19 and the things the Lord taught him through a seriously difficult time. He also shared about his new album and sang one of the songs on the album “Where You’re Supposed to Be,” which he had written months before COVID.
Autry came to the stage and introduced a video montage of the “Not Alone” stories that was shown. There were 100 “Not Alone” stories produced this year, which encouraged pastors and churches alike.
Darrell Web, Prayer Strategist, SBC of Virginia, shared through video about teaching pastors and churches to value the heart of prayer.
Pickett came forward and introduced the next speaker, George Schroeder, Associate Vice President for Convention News (SBC Executive Committee).
Schroeder gave a welcome from SBC. He expressed thanks for the spirit of unity at SBCV. He shared that SBC met budget in the first quarter of 2020. The SBC Annual meeting was not cancelled but interrupted. “The world needs a vaccine for COVID but more importantly they need Jesus.” He then introduced the book, Ten Percent, A Call to Biblical Stewardship, written by Ronnie Floyd, President and CEO of the SBC Executive Committee, and encouraged people to subscribe to SBC Life, which is free and comes out a couple times a year.
A video greeting was shown from Floyd. He believes our best days are ahead and that God is not the least bit surprised by the pandemic, the riots, natural disasters, religious persecution, etc. God has given SBC the resources to proclaim the Gospel around the world. He stated that “the faithfulness of Southern Baptist churches has carried us through, and we have received 98% of Cooperative gifts despite the pandemic. We really are better together and stronger together.” He then invited everyone to the 2021 SBC Annual Meeting on June 12–16 in Nashville, Tennessee. His closing remark was, “Take heart as we have what our world needs, and God has called us for such a time as this.”
Following this, Autry recognized Veterans Day. Veterans were honored and recognized, along with all who had served or are currently serving. McFarland then led in prayer.
Pickett introduced a “Not Alone” video in which Sarah DeJarnette, Mobilization Associate, SBC of Virginia, shared about hunger ministries, followed by a second video showcasing Michael Harrison, Pastor, The Community Fellowship, Martinsville, and their hunger ministry funded by gifts to SBCV from partner churches.
Pickett then asked Matt Gregory, SBCV People Group Strategist, to pray for Brian Collison, Senior Pastor, Pillar Church of Woodlawn, Alexandria. Collison presented a challenge, Caring for the Community from Hebrews 11.
Next, a “Pressing On” video was shown of Brad Russell, Mobilization Strategist, SBC of Virginia, in which Russell shared about churches partnering together and mobilizing to reach the nations. He talked about seeing the Gospel spread even during the pandemic.
Rusty Small, Revitalization Strategist, SBC of Virginia, gave a broad update on Revitalization and then introduced and prayed for Danny Akin, President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Akin shared a message from Hebrews 12, Keep Running God’s Race.
Allen McFarland welcomed messengers and opened the business session. He then recognized the officers:
• President: Allen McFarland • Executive Director: Brian Autry • Chairman of the Executive Board:
Jim Booth • 1st Vice President: Monty Guice • 2nd Vice President: Vernig Suarez • Secretary: Jim Drake
MOTION McFarland called for the adoption of the 2019 Annual Homecoming Minutes, as printed on pages 16-27 of the Program Guide. McFarland asked for any changes and there were none. McFarland called for a vote, and the motion passed unanimously.
McFarland called Jim Booth, chairman of the SBC of Virginia Executive Board, to the platform to present the Church Affiliation/Partnership Report as printed on pages 48-49 of the Ministry Report.
Booth stated that there would be a total of 790 SBCV churches if all are approved by the convention. He asked members of the churches requesting affiliation to stand.
MOTION Booth read the following recommendation: The Executive Board recommends to the messengers in the 2020 Annual Homecoming that churches requesting affiliation in this year’s meeting be enthusiastically received into the SBCV.
McFarland noted that since the recommendation was coming from the Executive Board, it did not need a second. He asked for questions, and there were none. McFarland called for a vote, which was unanimous in favor of the motion. McFarland gave thanks for the new churches being added to the convention.
McFarland recognized Matthew Kirkland, Senior Pastor, Crosslink Community Church, Chairman, Nominating Committee, who came to the platform to give the Nominating Committee Report, found on page 14 of the Program Guide. Kirkland mentioned that the convention would only be voting on those new to
the board or being renewed for a second term. He then read the recommendation from the committee.
RECOMMENDATION The Nominating Committee recommends to messengers attending the 2020 Annual Homecoming that persons nominated in this year’s meeting be approved to serve on the 2021 Executive Board of the SBCV. Note: Term expires at the end of the Annual Homecoming of the year indicated.
Kirkland mentioned that the recommendation did not need a second since it was coming from a committee. He asked for questions, and there were none. Kirkland then called for a vote, which was unanimously affirmative.
McFarland welcomed Autry to the stage to bring the Executive Director’s Report. Autry presented highlights from the Ministry Report. He shared some of the ways SBCV came alongside and supported churches in various ways to navigate the pandemic. He thanked the churches for their partnership in the Gospel, faithfulness, stewardship, giving, prayers, willingness to care, willingness to go and to send others.
Autry introduced Eddie Urbine, SBC of Virginia CFO and Vice President of the SBC of Virginia Foundation, to present the Stewardship Report. Urbine referred to pages 52-53 in the Ministry Report for the 2019 statistics. Gifts from SBC of Virginia churches totaled $17,886,499 with 75% forwarded to SBC missions and church planting, and 25% used on the Virginia mission field. Cooperative Program contributions totaled $9,547,726, which is an increase of about $100,000 more than the previous year and is a record
for our convention. He thanked God and the churches for those gifts. Since its inception 24 years ago, SBCV has received over $184 million in contributions through the Cooperative Program.
Urbine deferred back to Autry, who called Dave Velloney, Chairman of the Business & Finance Committee; Pastor, River Oak Baptist Church, to the stage to present the proposed 2021 Ministry Investment Plan, located on pages 54-55 in the Ministry Report. Autry then thanked the convention for their giving and shared the 2021 Ministry Investment Plan (MIP) goal of $10,000,000. He stated that the 2021 Ministry Investment Plan is the same dollar amount that was approved for the 2020 Ministry Plan. The SBC of Virginia continues to give 51% of revenues to the SBC with 49% going to SBCV endeavors. He hopes that SBCV churches will continue to give, pray, and send, and that God will use the dollars that are invested to get the Gospel to millions who do not know Jesus. Autry thanked everyone for their trust and then thanked the Executive Board for their work on the Ministry Investment Plan.
Velloney thanked Urbine and Autry and their teams for what they have done this year to help our churches and then asked for a round of applause.
Velloney read the recommendation found on page 55 in the Ministry Report.
RECOMMENDATION The Executive Board recommends to messengers in the 2020 Annual Homecoming that the Proposed 2021 Cooperative Program Ministry Investment Plan in the amount of $10,000,000 be adopted.
Velloney told messengers that Eddie Urbine would remain at the front of the worship center to answer any questions after dismissal for lunch.
Autry called Jim Drake, pastor of Parkview Baptist Church, and the secretary of the convention, forward to pray and dismiss everyone for lunch.
MONDAY AFTERNOON, NOVEMBER 9, 2020
The session began at 1:35 pm with Charles Billingsley and band leading in worship.
A “Pressing On” video was shown featuring Josh Turner, Church Planting Team Leader, SBC of Virginia, and Church Planting. Josh stated, “we have not lost one church plant to COVID.”
Josh Carter, Senior Pastor, Hyland Heights Baptist Church came to the stage and introduced Charles Wilson, Pastor, The Hill Church, who gave a pastor challenge, Planting and Revitalizing from Psalms 137.
Wilson yielded to Autry who reiterated the importance of God’s Word, read Acts 9:31, and then led in prayer.
Joey Anthony, Senior Pastor, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church came to the stage to introduce Bruce Frank, Lead Pastor, Biltmore Baptist Church. Frank presented a challenge from Matthew 17, Press In and Press On.
Autry returned to the stage to pray over and for our pastors and planters. He invited McFarland and former presidents to come forward and participate in the special prayer time.
Following prayer time, special music “Through the Fire” was shared by Pickett; Matthew Kirkland, Senior Pastor, Crosslink Community; and Derek Futrell, Senior Pastor, Parkway Baptist Church.
Pickett introduced Shawn Ames, SBC of Virginia Disaster Relief Strategist. Disasters were happening when COVID hit and masks were scarce. As Ames talked about the disasters of 2020, several videos were shown: Buchanan (VA) Flooding, Louisiana Hurricane Sally, Richlands (VA) Flooding and Masks Donation. Mark Gauthier, former SBC of Virginia Disaster Relief Director, helped distribute a surplus of masks stored in SBC of Virginia’s Disaster Relief warehouse in Lynchburg, to healthcare workers and churches.
Matt Gregory Church Planting Strategist, People Groups, SBC of Virginia, came forward to introduce Fisseha Tesfaye, Pastor, Fullness of Christ Church. Tesfaye presented a pastor challenge, Reaching the Nations from Acts 20.
A “Pressing On” video highlight was shared featuring Spanish churches and how they were trained, empowered, and encouraged during COVID restrictions.
McFarland came to the platform, called the meeting to order and invited Monty Guice, 1st Vice President, SBC of Virginia to the platform. Guice called Hahn forward to make recommendations for the election of officers.
MOTION Hahn made a motion to select all the current officers to serve another year. Thomas seconded the motion. Motion was voted on and approved.
Booth was recognized to give the Executive Board Report. Booth directed messengers to page 55 in the Annual Report and reminded the messengers that the 2021 Ministry Investment Plan (MIP) was presented by Autry and Velloney during the morning business session.
Booth read the recommendation found on page 55 in the Annual Report.
MOTION The Executive Board recommends to messengers in the 2020 Annual Homecoming that the Proposed 2021 Cooperative Program Ministry Investment Plan in the amount of $10,000,000 be adopted.
McFarland noted that since the recommendation was coming from the Executive Board, it did not need a second. He reminded messengers that there was a time for questions and discussion during the lunch break. McFarland called for a vote, which was unanimously affirmed.
Autry came forward to introduce Allen and Doris McFarland. Colby Garman, Senior Pastor, Pillar Church of Dumfries led a prayer for the McFarlands. Doris
McFarland shared a song, followed by a message from Allen McFarland from I Kings 19, Press On, It’s Not Over.
Autry returned to the stage thanking Allen McFarland and then gave a brief word of closing.
Booth gave the benediction which included a closing song from Charles Billingsley.
IN HIS SERVICE,
Cooperative Program Contributions
The following gifts were received in the SBC of Virginia office Sept. 1, 2020 through Aug. 31, 2021. These gifts represent the most recent 12-month period for which giving records are available. The 2021 total (Sept. 1, 2020 through Aug. 31, 2021) is used to determine the number of messengers per church as required by the SBCV Constitution (Article V, Section C).
CHURCH CHURCH9/1/20-8/31/21 9/1/20-8/31/21
Amelia-Amelia $19,283.00
Amissville-Amissville $17,413.70
Arlington-Arlington $1,000.00
Bon Air-Arlington $0.00
Campbell Avenue-Lynchburg $6,944.97
Campo Blanco-Leesburg $4,028.95
Capital City-Richmond $0.00
Cardinal-Ruther Glen $9,722.98
Carmi-Sugar Grove $100.00
Christ Fellowship-Williamsburg $20,317.00
Christ First-Norfolk $0.00
Christ First-Suffolk $1,200.00
Christ Revealed-Leesburg $1,378.90
Christian Fellowship-Swoope $0.00
Christian Life-Jonesville $6,396.04
CHURCH CHURCH9/1/20-8/31/21 9/1/20-8/31/21
Ebenezer-Callaway $11,528.71
Grace Filipino-Woodbridge $9,336.51
Grace Hill-Herndon $4,500.00
CHURCH CHURCH9/1/20-8/31/21 9/1/20-8/31/21
Grace International-Springfield $2,516.80
Grace Vietnamese-Fredericksburg $1,362.40
Grafton-Yorktown $0.00
Gran Comision-Burke $2,400.00
Great Bridge-Chesapeake $147,925.50
Gunston-Lorton $600.00
Hamilton-Hamilton $82,650.00
Hampstead-MD $31,550.00
Hampton Roads-Hampton $1,200.00
Hanover-King George $750.00
Healing Springs-Hot Springs $1,393.33
Iglesia Emanuel-Manassas $544.95
Kingdom-Fredericksburg $1,000.05
Koinonia-Chester $0.00
Leawood-Lynchburg $730.00
Legacy-Ruckersville $3,000.00
Lime Hill-Bristol $1,472.60
Little River-Bumpass $17,205.05
CHURCH CHURCH9/1/20-8/31/21 9/1/20-8/31/21
Mt. Zion-Tappahannock $9,800.00
Nansemond River-Suffolk $182,980.53
Oak Grove-Chesterfield $35,048.12
Pecks-Bedford $10,631.99
CHURCH CHURCH9/1/20-8/31/21 9/1/20-8/31/21
Staunton-Huddleston $14,162.69
Stevensburg-Stevensburg $21,579.25
Stokesland-Danville $550.00
The Rescue-Portsmouth $0.00
CHURCH CHURCH9/1/20-8/31/21 9/1/20-8/31/21
Walnut Grove-Mendota $7,176.00
Walnut Grove-Montvale $600.00
Warwick-Newport News $600.00
ARTICLE I – NAME
The name of this organization shall be Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia, hereinafter sometimes referred to as SBCV or SBC of Virginia.
ARTICLE II – PURPOSE
As an autonomous state convention cooperating with the Southern Baptist Convention, the SBCV is a fellowship of Southern Baptist Convention churches cooperating to assist local congregations in their task of fulfilling the Great Commission as commanded by our Lord Jesus Christ.
ARTICLE III – DOCTRINAL POSITION
We believe that the Bible is the verbally inspired Word of God, wholly without error as originally given by God, and is sufficient as our only infallible rule of faith and practice. We deny that other books are inspired by God in the same way as the Bible. The fundamental truths to which we are committed are expressed in The Baptist Faith and Message, 2000, with the clarification of inerrancy as described above. The doctrinal position of the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia shall not be binding upon any local church; however, the SBCV recognizes its right and responsibility to determine its identity, including doctrinal parameters, and to include within its affiliation those churches who can freely agree with it, and to exclude those churches that do not.
ARTICLE IV – RELATIONSHIPS
While autonomous in its own affairs, Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia, recognizing the autonomy of other Baptist bodies, disclaims all right of exercising authority over any church, association, or
convention. However, the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia may rescind the affiliation of any church, which shall, in the judgment of Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia, depart in doctrine or practice from the affiliation qualifications set forth in the Constitution and Bylaws.
Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia is open to cooperation with other Christian bodies insofar as the SBCV determines that such cooperation does not compromise the doctrinal stance of the SBCV.
ARTICLE V – AFFILIATION
A . A F F I L I A T I O N Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S : An affiliated church must agree with the foundational beliefs of the SBCV set forth in the Constitution and Bylaws. Affiliated Churches must actively cooperate with the work of the SBCV through regular financial support to the Cooperative Program.
B . M E T H O D O F C H U R C H ’ S B E C O M I N G A F F I L I A T E D : 1. Any Baptist church desiring affiliation in this body shall complete an affiliation application indicating agreement with the doctrinal position of the SBCV and make an initial contribution to the SBCV. Such application must be received at the state office at least two months prior to the Annual Meeting.
2. All churches having submitted an affiliation application shall be examined by the Executive Board (or a designated subcommittee thereof) as to their qualifications. If found acceptable, the Executive Board will grant provisional affiliation status to the applicant church. The Executive Board will present all applicant churches to the next Annual Meeting with an affirmative or negative recommendation.
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3. All churches receiving at least 3/4 affirmative majority at the Annual Meeting shall be granted affiliation (hereinafter known as Affiliated Churches).
C . R E P R E S E N T A T I O N A T M E E T I N G S O F T H I S B O D Y . 1. Affiliated Churches shall be entitled to send Messengers to the Annual Meeting. Each Affiliated Church shall be entitled to two (2) Messengers. The number of Messengers after the first two shall be calculated as follows: One additional Messenger for each $250 given to the work of the SBCV with the total number of Messengers not exceeding fifteen (15). Giving shall be determined for the most recent twelve- month period for which giving records are available.
2. Messengers shall be approved by the Affiliated Churches for which they represent.
D . T E R M I N A T I O N O F A F F I L I A T I O N Any Affiliated Church may withdraw from this body at its discretion. This body may revoke a church’s affiliation should that church cease to concur with the body’s doctrinal position or cease to contribute to the Cooperative Program through the SBCV for four consecutive quarters.
The Executive Board shall have all doctrinal disputes and issues related to the seating of Annual Meeting Messengers arising on the floor immediately referred to them for study without further discussion. The results of such studies shall be presented to the Messengers not later than the next Annual Meeting. It is required that anyone with a doctrinal concern should indicate the same in writing by letter to the Executive Director sixty (60) days prior to the Annual Meeting.
ARTICLE VI – MEETINGS
The Messengers shall meet at least annually at such time and place as may be designated at a preceding Annual Meeting. Additional meetings may be called by a two-thirds vote of the Executive Board.
ARTICLE VII – AMENDMENTS
This Constitution may be amended by the Messengers at any Annual Meeting of the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia by two-thirds vote of those voting, provided that notice of the proposed amendment shall have been given to the member churches at least 60 days prior to the Annual Meeting.
A R T I C L E V I I I – P A R L I A M E N T A R Y A U T H O R I T Y
The rules contained in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern SBCV, its meetings of Messengers at the Annual Meeting, committees and Executive Board, in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the Articles of Incorporation, Constitution and Bylaws and any special rules of order the Messengers or Executive Board respectively may adopt.
FOOTNOTE:
The Constitution was adopted at the 2003 Annual Meeting, and this document includes revisions that were approved at the 2011 Annual Meeting.
ARTICLE I - OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
A. General requirements for Officers, Executive Board members and all other elected or appointed positions.
To be elected or appointed to any position, an individual must be a member of an Affiliated Church that is in good standing with the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia. Further, all those filling elected positions (i.e. officers, Executive Board, and elected committee members) shall be required to sign a statement of concurrence with the doctrinal position of the SBCV.
B. Officers.
The Officers of the SBCV shall be a President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Executive Director, plus other officers as deemed necessary by the body. In accordance with the Restated Articles of Incorporation, these officers shall be ex officio members of the Executive Board with full voting rights, except the Treasurer. The Executive Director shall be elected by the Executive Board and confirmed at a called meeting or the next Annual Meeting, to serve until termination either by resignation, retirement, or by decision of the Executive Board.
The Treasurer shall be nominated by the Executive Director and elected by the Executive Committee, to serve until termination either by resignation, retirement, or by decision of the Executive Director. The Treasurer shall serve as an ex officio non- voting member of the Executive Committee and the Executive Board.
In the event there is a vacancy in the position of Executive Director, the Executive Board shall elect an individual to fill the temporary position of Interim Executive Director until such time as the position of Executive Director is filled. All officers except the Executive Director and Treasurer shall be elected annually by the Messengers to the Annual Meeting and shall serve without remuneration for the position except for reasonable expenses with adequate documentation. No individuals (except the Executive Director and the Treasurer) shall serve more than two consecutive one-year terms in the same office.
C. Duties of Officers.
1. The President shall preside over the deliberations of the Annual Meeting, appoint the Annual Meeting committees as provided for in Bylaws, Article IV, and their chairmen and such other duties as may be assigned to him by the Executive Board.
2. The Vice Presidents, in order, may, in the absence of the President, or when requested by the President, preside over the Annual Meeting and shall perform other duties as requested by the President.
3. The Executive Director shall serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the SBCV and shall cooperate and coordinate with the Executive Board to implement the affairs and actions of the SBCV. He shall have such other authority as the Executive Board shall authorize for the normal operation of the SBCV.
4. The Secretary of the SBCV shall keep accurate minutes of all sessions of the Annual Meeting and the Executive Board meetings and shall perform other duties as
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requested by the President. He shall cause these to be published together with such other information as the Executive Board deems necessary. He shall also compile and make available the official minutes of all statewide meetings, providing a copy to each member of the Executive Board.
5. The Treasurer shall serve as the Chief Financial Officer and shall cooperate and coordinate with the Executive Committee, Executive Board, and the Executive Director to implement the financial affairs and actions of the SBCV. He shall have such other authority as the Executive Director the Executive Committee, and the Executive Board shall authorize for the normal operation of the SBCV.
ARTICLE II - EXECUTIVE BOARD
A. Composition.
The body shall, at its Annual Meeting, elect an Executive Board as recommended by the Nominating Committee. In addition to the officers serving ex officio, this Board shall have no less than three (3) and no more than thirty (30) voting members, who fairly represent the areas/regions of the SBCV as determined by the Executive Board. An effort will be made to insure that Board membership shall be both lay and ministerial with not less than one-third from either category. The members of the Executive Board shall constitute themselves at their first meeting after election, electing the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary, and constituting the various committees. The Chairman shall not be eligible to serve more than two consecutive one-year terms in that office. No person shall be eligible to be elected Chairman who has not served for the previous year as a member of the Executive Board. The President cannot serve as Chairman of the Executive Board. No paid staff of the SBCV shall be elected as an officer or director except for the Executive Director and Treasurer.
B. Term of office.
Elected Executive Board members shall serve three-year terms and be eligible for re-election to a second three-year term.
Individuals completing a second consecutive three-year term will not be eligible for re- election to the Executive Board until the lapse of one year. Terms shall be constituted such that approximately one-third of the Board’s terms expire in each year.
C. Function.
The Executive Board shall act for the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia between Annual Meetings, but it shall not alter any directive of the Messengers. The Executive Board may make recommendations at any meeting of the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia.
D. Quorum.
A majority of the Executive Board members in office shall constitute a quorum.
E. Removal and Vacancies.
Executive Board members shall attend all Board meetings unless providentially hindered, and in such cases, notice shall be given to the Chairman of the Board, Secretary of the Board, or Executive Director. The Executive Board may declare a Board seat vacant in the event of two consecutive unexcused absences, death of a member, resignation of the member, the Committee member becoming a member of a church not affiliated with the SBCV, or the member becoming a member of a church not located in the same ministry area. In the event a vacancy occurs on the Executive Board between Annual Meeting sessions, the President shall appoint an interim replacement to serve until the next Annual Meeting.
F. Meetings.
1. The Executive Board may hold regular or special meetings in or outside of this Commonwealth of Virginia.
2. The Executive Board may permit any or all Board members to participate in a meeting by, or conduct the meeting through the use of, any means of communication by which all Board members may simultaneously hear each other during the meeting. A Board member participating in
a meeting by this means is deemed to be present in person at the meeting.
3. The Executive Board may act without a meeting if all members of the Executive Board approve the action in writing or email. The action shall be evidenced by one or more written or email consents stating the action taken, approved and signed by each member of the Executive Board either before or after the action taken, and included in the minutes or filed with the corporate records reflecting the action taken. Such action shall become effective when a majority of the signed consents approving the action are received, unless the consent specifies a different effective date, in which event the action taken is effective as of the date specified therein provided the consent states the date of execution by each member. A unanimous consent approved has the effect of a meeting vote and may be described as such in any document.
4. Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at a time and place set by the Executive Committee or established pursuant to a directive of the Executive Board. Special meetings of the Board shall be held upon the call of either the Executive Director, Chairman of the Executive Board or President. Notice of special meetings shall be given to each member of the Executive Board by the Executive Director, Chairman of the Executive Board or the President in writing and by first class mail, deposited at least ten days prior to the date of the special meeting.
ARTICLE III – EXECUTIVE BOARD COMMITTEES
A. Composition of Executive Board and Committees.
The Executive Board shall have an Executive Committee, a minimum of three (3) standing committees of the Board and may create other committees and sub-committees, as required to carry out the work of the SBCV. The creation of any new committee
or elimination of a committee shall only occur by action of the Executive Board passed by a majority of all members present at the Executive Board. The Chairman of the Executive Board shall consult with the Executive Director and the President, and upon agreement (by consensus or by majority vote) shall appoint members and chairmen of the Executive Board committees. Executive Board Committee members shall be Executive Board members.
B. General Rules Apply.
The rules declared herein for the Executive Board regarding quorum, notice of special meetings, and action without meetings shall apply to Executive Board Committees.
C. Authority of Executive Board Committees.
A committee may exercise the authority of the Executive Board only to the extent specified in the Articles of Incorporation, the Constitution or Bylaws, or by resolution of the Executive Board. In no event shall a committee fill vacancies on the Executive Board or any of its committees.
D. Executive Committee Composition.
The Executive Director and the other officers, Executive Board Chairman, and the standing Board committee chairmen shall serve as the Executive Committee with the Executive Director serving as Chairman of the Executive Committee. The Treasurer shall be a non- voting ex officio member.
E. Executive Committee Responsibilities
1. The Executive Committee shall meet as often as necessary to work in cooperation with the Executive Director and the Executive Board to coordinate the work of the Executive Board and its committees to carry out the work of the SBCV. The Executive Committee has all authority of the Board to accomplish the objectives between Board meetings unless prohibited by the Constitution and Bylaws.
2. In the event of a vacancy in the office of the Executive Director, the Executive Committee shall be responsible for recommending to the Executive Board a Search Committee of seven members who shall be responsible for seeking out and recommending a person for the office of Executive Director of the SBCV.
3. In the event of such vacancy, the Executive Committee shall also be responsible for recommending an interim Executive Director to the Executive Board.
ARTICLE IV – COMMITTEES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING
A. Annual Committees.
The President shall annually appoint the following committees and a chairman of each committee.
1. RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE. This Committee shall be composed of six members who shall meet before and/ or during the Annual Meeting to receive proposed resolutions from Messengers, to collate and clarify the resolutions received, and to present the resolutions deemed appropriate in finished form to the Messengers for action.
2. NOMINATING COMMITTEE. This Committee shall consist of six persons who shall nominate at the Annual Meeting persons to fill vacancies on the Executive Board.
3. CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE. This Committee shall consist of six persons and shall examine the credentials of churches desiring to seat Messengers at the Annual Meeting. This Committee shall be responsible to examine qualifications and credentials of Messengers whose seats are contested and to recommend action by seated Messengers. The Committee shall also be responsible for registration of Messengers. Any Messenger or church whose credentials are rejected shall be able to appeal such decision to the Executive Board.
4. TELLERS AND USHERS COMMITTEE. This
Committee shall consist of six persons and shall be responsible for securing and leading volunteers in distributing information and collecting and counting ballots, offerings, and other related responsibilities.
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS COMMITTEE. This Committee shall consist of six (6) persons (officers, Executive Director and Executive Board Chairman). This Committee shall be responsible for planning the Annual Meeting and its program.
B. Special Committees.
The President shall nominate special Committees as the need arises. They shall have the number of people deemed necessary and shall serve until their assigned work is completed.
C. Committee Vacancies.
A vacancy in any committee occurs in the event of death, two consecutive unexcused absences, resignation, or the committee member becoming a member of a church not affiliated with the SBCV. The President shall fill vacancies to serve for the remainder of that year.
ARTICLE V – GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Dates of Rotation
Terms of office for outgoing officers, Executive Board members, and other committee members shall end on the last day of the Annual Meeting, allowing the newly elected officers and committee members to assume their responsibilities as of the conclusion of said meeting.
B. Resolutions
Resolutions by Messengers to be adopted by the SBCV shall be submitted in writing to the Resolutions Committee before the beginning of the first session of the Annual Meeting. Resolutions submitted for adoption by the Executive Board or other standing committees shall be published at least five weeks before the Annual Meeting. Adoption of resolutions
C. Meetings
The Annual Meeting of the SBCV shall convene alternately in various regions of the state as determined by the Executive Board. The Executive Board may call special statewide meetings provided a notice is given thirty days in advance stating the specific purpose for such meeting. Action at such meetings will be limited to matters specified in the advance notice of the meeting. Those Messengers present shall constitute the quorum.
D. Ministry Areas / Regional Groups
For the sake of geographical identity for Executive Board representation and for ministries and services, the SBCV shall be divided into as many region/ministry areas as deemed necessary. Local groups may form for the purpose of fellowship and training according to clusters of population of churches and the availability of meeting facilities and leadership.
E. Member Church Obligations
Member churches are urged to be involved and supportive of the direction of the SBCV. It is expected that member churches of the SBCV will endeavor to maintain a positive Christian witness, and involve themselves in the operation and success of the SBCV and, that said participation involves time investments and financial contributions given regularly as Cooperative Program support through the SBCV. The Executive Board shall be responsible to contact any church failing to maintain a positive Christian witness and/or failing to financially support the Cooperative Program through the SBCV for a period of one year, and seek to restore the member church; and, if necessary, recommend to Messengers in the Annual Meeting that the church’s affiliation be rescinded.
F. Baptist Faith and Message
All Board Members, Officers, Missionaries, and managerial staff of the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia and its subsidiaries are expected to agree with and fully support
SBCV’s current doctrinal position and shall complete a signed statement of such doctrinal affinity. Failure to demonstrate concurrence with the doctrinal stance of the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia shall be sufficient reason for termination from their respective positions.
G. Fraternal and Other Relationships
1. NON-AFFILIATED CHURCHES. Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia welcomes individuals who are members of non- affiliated churches to attend any of its general meetings insofar as seating will allow. Such individuals may attend but may not vote, speak to business matters, or hold any elected office within the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia.
2. MINISTRY BASED, OTHER NON-PROFITS, AND FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES. The SBCV welcomes opportunities to work with other organizations that may enhance the goals and ministries of the SBCV and its affiliates.
H. Amendments
These Bylaws may be amended by the Messengers at any Annual Meeting of Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia by majority vote of those present and voting, provided that notice of the proposed amendment(s) shall have been given to the Affiliated Churches at least sixty days in advance of the Annual Meeting.
FOOTNOTE:
The Bylaws were adopted at the 2003 Annual Homecoming, and this document includes revisions that were approved at the 2010 Annual Homecoming.
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