Health & Wellness Ministry
The aim of this ministry is to train health coordinators that will work with a health ministry/committee in the church to provide health information consistently for church members and visitors. BGCVA Health ministry provides training and a connection to equip members with the resources needed to improve overall health and well-being through the planning of Health Days, Health Fairs, and other health related events.
The Health and Wellness Ministry provides Health Ministry resources and training for BGCVA churches. We offer assistance and health ministry planning and implementation resources for new and existing Health ministries.
Ministry Partners
Links to Our Shared Ministries
The Baptist Center of Virginia, Inc. Formerly the Children’s Home of Virginia Baptists, Inc.
Virginia Union University and its Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology
Virginia State Conference NAACP
Virginia One Church One Child
Virginia Council of Churches
Brotherhood Mutual (Preferred Agent, David H. Rogers, 804.334.4953)
Brotherhood Mutual insures churches and related ministries, providing property and liability insurance, commercial auto insurance, foreign missions and travel insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.
Brotherhood Mutual is represented by independent agents who subscribe to a code of ethics based on scriptural principles and serve in churches and ministries of their own. The company consistently earns an A (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best, a leading authority in rating insurance companies.
*Payroll services are provided through MinistryWorks®, a subsidiary of Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company.
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Dominion Energy - Energy and Synergy Matters
Links to Our Ministry Partners Beyond Virginia
Faith Formation
The BGCVA Educational Ministry provides:
• Workshops/Training Events (Church School, Diaconate, Trustees, Ushers, Christian Education, Curriculum, etc.)
• Consultations
• Church School Analysis
• Resource Development
• Ministry & Program Development
• Speaking Engagements
• Leadership Development
• Specialized Instruction
• Guest Church School Instruction
• Church Planning
• Stewardship Development
• Budget Preparation
• Music
• Others (as needed by your church or association)
Workshops are designed to meet the needs of individual churches. Therefore, when calling or writing to inquire about a workshop please note particular areas of concern to be addressed by the presenter:
• 2 or 3 Suggested Dates
• Time Frame for Workshop
• Directions to Church
In keeping with Convention policy, sponsoring churches or associations are asked to assist in defraying the costs of transportation, materials, meals, and lodging (if possible). Honorariums are left to the discretion of sponsoring churches or associations.
All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching the truth, rebuking error, correcting faults, and giving instruction for right living, so that the person who serves God may be fully qualified and equipped to do every kind and good deed. II Timothy 3:16-17
If your church or association is in need of any of the services of the Baptist General Convention Educational Ministries, please contact:
Faith Formation
Clergy Ministry
Vision
The vision of the Clergy Ministry is to become an intergenerational, biblically knowledgeable, spiritually energized body of clergy believers.
Mission
To enhance the unified operating objectives of the Baptist General Convention through active clergy participation.
Goals
1. Coordinate missions and services of member churches thereby enabling them to carry out the Great Commission.
2. Religiously educate and train members of the clergy at all levels thereby equipping them for the perfecting of the saints and the work of the gospel.
3. Support clergy ministries of local associations throughout the Baptist General Convention of Virginia.
Why Participate in the Clergy Ministry?
1. Attractive benefits package offered to pastors and qualified staff through MMBB Financial Services.
2. Enrichment of pastoral leadership.
3. Enlargement of clergy fellowship within the Convention.
4. Promote greater participation within the Convention.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Clergy Ministry
Missions Ministry
Goals
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To win souls to Christ
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To lead the church in study of the Biblical basis for missions.
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To involve each Christian (church member) in ministry to the needs of humankind locally, statewide, nationally and globally.
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To consistently offer opportunity for others to become aware of and involved in missions.
Why Do Missions?
In John 20:21 says, Jesus tells us “As the Father has sent me, even so I send You.” Jesus has commissioned each Christian to continue the work God sent Him to do. Thus, all Christians have the responsibility for sharing the Good News of the Gospel, to be involved as Jesus was in ministry to the needs of others.
For more information contact:
Missions Ministry
Womens Ministry
Our Mission
The Baptist General Convention of Virginia recognizes the
importance of the Women's Ministry. This ministry was organized
in 1900 to foster Missions and Christian Education throughout the
Baptist Churches of the State of Virginia. It is the aim of the Women's Ministry, through commitment, prayer, and dedication, to be about God’s business in community, area, state, national, and foreign missions.
Our Purpose
The objectives of the Women's Ministry are:
1. To unite the women if the Baptist General Convention of Virginia in a fuller understanding and participation in the responsibility for worldwide witness and ministry.
2. To work to cultivate a missionary conviction into the hearts of all church members.
3. To provide resources for in-depth mission education.
4. To promote prayer priority for mission concerns.
5. To contribute regularly to the support of the mission and ministry objectives of the Baptist General Convention of Virginia.
6. To broaden children and youth outreach through the support of Children and Youth-N-Action Program (Junior Missionaries).
Our Motto
“Every Christian is a Laborer for Christ”
Our Biblical Background
“Go to the people of all nations and make them my disciples. Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to do everything I have told you, I will be with you always, even until the end of the world.” – Matthew 28:19-20
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Women’s Ministry
Men's Ministry
Organized in 1978, the Men's Ministry emphasizes the development of active and courageous male fellowships in all constituent churches.
OUR PURPOSE
1. To provide an organization through which a Christian men’s fellowship may develop, grow and be promulgated.
2. To develop a dedication among men to give of their time, talents and treasury to building God’s Kingdom here on earth.
3. To provide a fellowship and specialized training for men to increase their awareness of, participation in, and support of the mission and ministry of Christ through the Baptist General Convention of Virginia and its affiliates.
4. To assist in the development of local men fellowships within individual congregations in order to strengthen the church and its leadership and to enlist men for active Christian service; thus, developing within them an understanding of the Christian faith and doctrine.
5. To foster and engage in projects and activities that will seek to improve the plight of the African-American male in the 21st Century.
SERVICES PROVIDED
• Local and Regional Workshops
• Statewide Retreats
• Assistance in Coordinating Activities
• Speaking Engagements
• Assistance in Organizing Men’s Ministry
• Regional Representatives
• Worship, Fellowship, and Service Opportunities
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Men’s Ministry
Youth & Young Adults Ministry
The BGC Youth and Young Adult Ministries provides:
• Workshops/Training Events (Youth Leadership,
Youth Workers, Young Adult, College, Singles,
Couples etc.)
• Consultations
• Youth Ministry Analysis
• Ministry & Program Development
• Preaching Engagements & Revivals
• Leadership Development
• Specialized Instruction
• Others (as needed by your church or association)
Workshops are designed to meet the needs of individual churches. Therefore, when calling or writing to inquire about a workshop please note particular areas of concern to be addressed by the presenter:
• 2 or 3 Suggested Dates
• Time Frame for Workshop
• Directions to Church
In keeping with Convention policy, sponsoring churches or associations are asked to assist in defraying the costs of transportation, materials, meals, and lodging (if possible). Honorariums are left to the discretion of sponsoring churches or associations.
Some people brought children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and to pray for them, but the disciples scolded the people. Jesus said, “Let the children come to me and do not stop them, because the Kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” He places his hands on them and then they went away. Matthew 19:13-15 GNB
If your church or association is in need of any of the services of the Youth & Young Adult Ministries, please contact:
Youth & Young Adults Ministries