2015 Program Guide

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Welcome from

OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Welcome messengers and guests to the 2015 SBC OF VIRGINIA ANNUAL HOMECOMING!

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e pray that this will be much more than just another meeting, but instead, a time for SBC of Virginia churches to worship together as we celebrate how we have worked together to plant, strengthen, and mobilize so that the Gospel of Christ can be proclaimed.

“Strengthening Churches with a bold commitment to the Great Commission” has been our theme, and this year we highlight the Great Commission.

Matthew 28:18-20 is simply and often referred to as The Great Commission.

As followers of Christ we are called to “make disciples”. Some form of Christ’s commission is also found in other places of the New Testament.

The Lord Jesus Christ has called us, has commanded us to proclaim the gospel unto the ends of the earth.

As you experience this homecoming these next couple of days, our prayer is that you will be encouraged by the ministry that is taking place thanks to your church partnership in praying, giving, and going!

The Great Commission is no small suggestion!

Your brother in Christ, BRIAN AUTRY Executive Director SBC of Virginia bautry@sbcv.org facebook.com/brian.autry.70 @brianautry

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Schedule | 10

Campus Map | 20

Welcome

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Keynote Speakers

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Worship

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Special Guests

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Schedule

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Breakout Descriptions

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Meals

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Campus Map

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Exhibits

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Upcoming Events

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Notes

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TABLE of CONTENTS

TABLE of CONTENTS

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS DENNIS SWANBERG

Minister, Swanberg Christian Ministries

Dennis Swanberg always knew he had a knack for making people laugh and a heart for ministry. By combing these two passions, Dennis has become a pastor-turned-comedian. He takes his repertoire of over 20 impressions and side-splitting stories to over 250,000 people every year. His audiences include churches looking for fresh and new inspiration, marriage enrichment seminars, city-wide concerts, business related events, and corporate gatherings.

Over one million households view his national broadcast television shows, “Swan’s Place” and “The Dennis Swanberg Show”, weekly. Dennis has also served in numerous pastorates over the years. This year, Dennis will appear at over 150 churches, conferences, businesses, and concert events. In addition to traveling, his popular TBN and FamNet television shows will continue to be aired weekly. He has authored seven books and is anticipating the release of his book on men’s ministry which is scheduled to hit the marketplace during the upcoming year.

K. MARSHALL WILLIAMS

Senior Pastor, Nazarene Baptist Church

For the past 31 years, Pastor Keith Marshall Williams Sr. has served as the pastor at the historic Nazarene Baptist Church in Philadelphia. In November 2006 and 2007, he was elected President of the Baptist Convention of Pennsylvania/South Jersey. He was elected President of the State Convention Presidents Fellowship of the Southern Baptist Convention in 2008. In 2014, he was elected President of The National African American Fellowship, SBC. Additionally, in 2014, Pastor Keith preached at the Southern Baptist Convention in Baltimore, MD and was called to be Chairman of the One Father Fellowship.

This year, he was awarded the Campbellsville University Leadership Award. He is also the Director of Community Outreach for the prestigious Germantown Academy of Fort Washington, Pennsylvania and a founding Trustee of The Community Partnership School in North Philadelphia. He was Clergy of the Year presented by CMS. 4 | 2015 Annual Homecoming Program Guide | #sbcvhome

Since 1986, Dr. Ronnie Floyd has served as the Senior Pastor of Cross Church in Northwest Arkansas. In June 2014, Dr. Floyd was elected President of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Thousands gather in multiple worship venues weekly for Cross Church. Dr. Floyd is also the leader, founder, and host of The Summit, the Businesspersons Luncheon of Northwest Arkansas, which is a weekly lunch seminar that hosts guest speakers from across the country. The Summit currently reaches 500 business people each week.

Additionally, Dr. Floyd has spoken at many national and international conferences such as Promise Keepers and has been featured on numerous television and radio programs. Dr. Floyd has authored 20 books including The Power of Prayer and Fasting, 10 Things Every Minister Needs to Know, and Our Last Great Hope: Awakening the Great Commission. His next book, FORWARD: 7 Distinguishing Marks For Future Leaders, was released this year.

VANCE PITMAN

Senior Pastor, Hope Church Mobilizer, North American Mission Board

Vance Pitman serves as a pastor, speaker, and board member for LAUNCH. In 2001, Vance planted Hope Church in Las Vegas, which has now grown to over 2,000 members. Vance’s passion has led Hope Church to understand what God is doing is bigger than one church. As a result of Vance’s mission-oriented vision, Hope Church has sent hundreds out of its congregation on mission, invested millions of dollars in God’s global activity, and planted over a dozen churches in the Western U.S. In addition to leading Hope Church, Vance speaks all over the nation to inspire the country to be more involved in the Kingdom of God. Vance currently resides in Henderson, Nevada with his wife, Kristie. They have four children: Hannah, Caleb, Elijah, and Faith.

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

RONNIE FLOYD

Senior Pastor, Cross Church President, Southern Baptist Convention

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS (continued) GRANT ETHRIDGE

Senior Pastor, Liberty Baptist Church President, SBC of Virginia

Dr. Grant Ethridge is the Senior Pastor of Liberty Baptist Church in Hampton, Virginia. He holds six academic degrees, including a Doctor of Ministry and a Doctor of Divinity. He served as President of the National SBC Pastors’ Conference, President of the Arkansas Baptist Convention, President of the SBC of Virginia, and on many other state and national boards and agencies.

Dr. Ethridge became Senior Pastor at Liberty in 2006. Since that time, the church has baptized over 4,000 people and has been frequently recognized in the Top 100 Fastest Growing Churches in the U.S. In 2013, an additional campus was opened in Suffolk, Virginia, and in 2015, a campus was opened in Chesapeake, Virginia. Liberty is a multi-cultural, multi-generational, multi-site church.

Dr. Ethridge and his wife, Tammy, have four children and five grandchildren.

They have one son, Christian, who went to be with the Lord June 4, 1992.

MUSIC and WORSHIP

LIBERTY PRAISE TEAM | Worship

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JASON CRABB Musician

A native of tiny Beaver Dam, Kentucky, Jason Crabb rose to prominence singing with his siblings as the Crabb Family. The talented, musically progressive family band broadened the scope of southern gospel music and became one of the most successful groups in the genre. Jason released his first solo album in 2009, and it earned him his first Grammy the following year. Since then, he’s amassed numerous industry accolades, among them 21 Dove Awards, including wins in the “Artist,” “Male Vocalist,” and “Song of the Year” categories. In addition to his recording career, Crabb is also an actor and author. He shared his life story in the inspiring book, Trusting God to Get You Through and has written a series of successful children’s books.

To honor Jason Crabb, his hometown of Beaver Dam recently named the road adjacent to their new amphitheater after him - “Jason Crabb Drive”.

NOT EASILY BROKEN

Vocal Trio

Not Easily Broken is a contemporary vocal trio based in Lynchburg, Virginia.

With musical roots in Southern Gospel, they bring a new twist to well-known hymns and praise music. Mark, Rachel, and John Travis formed Not Easily Broken in early 2014 to share the message of Jesus Christ through song.

Mark and Rachel are married. John is Mark’s brother.

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MUSIC and WORSHIP

MUSIC and WORSHIP (continued)

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SPECIAL GUESTS Vice President for Convention Advancement SBC Executive Committee

Speaking at the Monday Fellowship Lunch

Dr. Ken Weathersby currently serves as the Vice President for Convention Advancement at the SBC Executive Committee.

He has also served in various positions with the North American Mission Board including Presidential Ambassador, Associate Vice-President, and much more. Weathersby has also served with New Orleans Baptist Seminary and the Tennessee Baptist Convention. He is founding Pastor/ Church Planter of Douglas Avenue Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Loree Becton

Founder and Director Precious to God Ministries

Speaking at the Women’s Ministry Dinner

Loree Becton is the founder and director of Precious to God Ministries, a ministry for sexually exploited women.

Precious to God Ministries was based on Psalm 72:14, “He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their lives are precious in His sight.” Loree is married to Mark, Senior Pastor at Grove Avenue Baptist Church.

They have two sons.

Leading worship for the dinner is Amy Harris, music ministry co-leader for Aletheia in Norfolk, Virginia.

Abraham Shepherd Co-Founder & President Canadian Global Response

Speaking at Tuesday’s Fellowship Lunch

Abraham Shepherd has lived and worked globally in the humanitarian field since 1984. Shepherd has been involved in and led major disaster responses to Iran, China, Georgia post-war, Lebanon post-war relief, and currently the Syrian-Iraq crisis. With Baptist Global Response, he oversees Community Development and Disaster Relief project implementation and evaluation in the Balkans, Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. He has a passion for refugees and is part of the initial leadership team of the Refugee Highway Partnership, a collaboration of organizations working with refugees around the world.

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YEC 2016 and SPECIAL GUESTS

Dr. Ken Weathersby

SCHEDULE of EVENTS

SUNDAY EVENING NOVEMBER 8

5:00 PM

5:30 | Guest and Messenger Registration Opens

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

9:00 PM

7:00 | Special Music Not Easily Broken Introductory Remarks Dr. Brian Autry 7:45 | Introduction & Prayer Dr. Grant Ethridge Message Dr. Dennis Swanberg 8:30 | Announcements Dr. Brian Autry Benediction

6:30 | Worship Liberty Praise Team Welcome & Prayer Dr. Grant Ethridge

7:30 | Worship Liberty Praise Team Special Music Not Easily Broken

8:45 | Dessert Reception Everyone is invited!

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SCHEDULE

MONDAY MORNING NOVEMBER 9 8:00 AM

8:30 | Guest and Messenger Registration Opens

9:00 AM 9:15 | Breakout Session 1

10:00 AM

*Details on breakout sessions can be found on PAGE 16.

9:00 | Worship Liberty Praise Team Welcome, Recognition of Seminaries, Prayer Dr. Grant Ethridge Breakout Instructions Rev. Steve Bradshaw

10:30 | Breakout Session 2

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

*Breakout sessions are listed on the Campus Map on PAGE 20.

11:45 | Fellowship Lunch with Dr. Ken Weathersby

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MONDAY AFTERNOON NOVEMBER 9

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

1:25 | Worship Liberty Praise Team Welcome Dr. Brian Autry Call to Order Dr. Grant Ethridge Veteran’s Day Recognition 1:45 | Introduction to Theme “The Great Commission” Dr. Rusty Small

3:15 | Break 3:30 | Worship Liberty Praise Team

4:00 PM

Great Commission Stories Introduction & Prayer Rev. Matthew Kirkland 4:00 | Message Dr. K. Marshall Williams Benediction

5:00 PM

2:15 | Cooperative Program Challenge Dr. Ken Weathersby The Macedonia Awards Dr. Ken Weathersby & Dr. Brian Autry Worship Liberty Praise Team 2:30 | Business Session Dr. Grant Ethridge

■ INTRODUCTION OF BUSINESS & REPORTS

■ EXECUTIVE BOARD

RECOMMENDATION

■ NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT

Great Commission Stories 3:00 | 2016 Budget & Ministry Investment Plan

5:00 | Great Commission Dinner with Dr. Ronnie Floyd Women’s Ministry Dinner with Loree Becton

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SCHEDULE

MONDAY EVENING NOVEMBER 9 6:00 PM

7:00 PM

6:45 | Worship Liberty Praise Team Special Music Jason Crabb

8:00 PM 8:15 | Introduction & Prayer Rev. Kyle Hoover Message Dr. Ronnie Floyd

9:00 PM

7:00 | Welcome Dr. Grant Ethridge Prayer Nehemiah Award Executive Director’s Report Dr. Brian Autry Special Music Jason Crabb

8:45 | Dessert Reception Everyone is invited!

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TUESDAY MORNING NOVEMBER 10

8:30 AM

8:30 | Guest and Messenger Registration Opens

9:00 AM

8:55 | Worship Liberty Praise Team 9:15 | Great Commission Stories

10:00 AM

Call to Order & Business Dr. Grant Ethridge

■ INTRODUCTION OF BUSINESS & REPORTS

■ EXECUTIVE BOARD REPORT ■ RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE REPORT

11:00 AM

9:45 | Worship Liberty Praise Team Great Commission Stories 10:15 | Introduction & Prayer Rev. Brad Russell Message Dr. Vance Pitman

11:00 | Worship Liberty Praise Team Business Session Dr. Grant Ethridge

■ INTRODUCTION OF BUSINESS ■ ELECTION OF OFFICERS

12:00 PM

11:30 | Announcements Benediction

11:45 | Fellowship Lunch with NAME Director, Baptist Global Response Europe

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SCHEDULE

TUESDAY AFTERNOON NOVEMBER 10 1:30 PM

2:00 PM

1:30 | The Pentecost Awards for Baptisms Rev. Steve Bradshaw Great Commission Stories Worship Liberty Praise Team 2:00 | Introduction & Prayer Dr. Brian Autry Message Dr. Grant Ethridge Worship Liberty Praise Team

2:30 PM

3:00 PM

2:40 | Appreciation to Outgoing Officers Dr. Brian Autry

â– INTRODUCTION OF 2016 OFFICERS Benediction

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BREAKOUTS URBAN MINISTRY

Gospel Ministry in the City

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KEELAN COOK Urban Resource Coordinator | The Center for Great Commission Studies MIQUEL DAVILLA Lead Pastor | Hampton Roads Fellowship TONY SHEPHERD Associate Pastor | Hampton Roads Fellowship The methods used in Gospel ministry must be contextualized for every community in which it is taking place. The urban settings across Virginia and Washington, DC certainly have some unique realities that need to be considered. Come and learn from those who are effectively reaching people with the gospel that call our urban centers their home.

EVANGELISM

Kingdom Focused Church

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DR. KEN WEATHERSBY Vice President for Convention Advancement | SBC Executive Committee Many churches are struggling to reach people for Christ. In this session, you will learn how your church can become a more effective gospel witness in your community.

COMMUNICATIONS

Preparing a Crisis Communication Plan Before a Crisis Happens

RANDY SINGER Singer Legal Group

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BRANDON PICKETT SBC of Virginia

The secular world is looking for the next crisis in the church. Especially the media! The question is not if - but when the next crisis happens in your ministry, is your communication plan ready at a moments notice? With so many legal changes just this year, this session will help you think through the steps needed to have a communication and legal plan in place before you are forced to come up with one in the heat of the moment.

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LEGAL ISSUES

Legal Decisions Churches May Face in Today’s World

Choir Room

ROBERT SHOWERS Principal | Simms Showers, LLP 9:15AM Same Sex Marriage and Transgender Issues: What is your church doing to be ready to face these issues? Learn how to handle these issues in today’s legal environment.

10:30AM Legal Hotspots for Churches Today: Annual review of church litigation including: social media issues; incorporation and board governance issues; civil and criminal liability for failing to comply with child abuse reporting requirements.

Tax Issues: Applying designated contributions for other purposes; discretionary funds; housing allowance update and employment issues (FLSA exempt employee development).

REVITALIZATION

Revitalize Your Church Through Small Groups/Sunday School

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DAN COOK Minister of Education | Spotswood Baptist Church An overview of how to start, build, or revitalize a Sunday School or small group ministry.

MISSIONS

Pathways to Mission

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PANEL DISCUSSION Darren Davis, Aaron Boswell, Ken McLemore, Curt Breland A discussion regarding traditional and less traditional mobilization strategies, including recent changes for both churches and individuals in reaching the mission field.

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BREAKOUTS

Breakout sessions are listed on the Campus Map located on PAGE 20.

REACHING YOUR JERUSALEM BREAKOUTS

Community Partnerships and Networking

Jericho Room

PANEL DISCUSSION Brad Russell, Michael Harrison, Rusty Small, Jeff Chadwick Sometimes it is easier to become involved in pre-prepared mission trips and projects in North America and abroad. Acts 1:8 requires us to share and be Jesus to those in need in our own region, communities, and neighborhoods. Learn how your church can see where God is at work in your Jerusalem, develop partnerships, network with other churches and organizations, and discover tools to meet the needs in your region.

MEN’S MINISTRY

Confronting Barriers to Effective Men’s Discipleship

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STEVE ETNER Author, Speaker, Purity Coach | The Pure Man Ministry Learn how to minister to men in our churches and to address topics such as masculinity, friendships, relevancy, and purity, in a biblical way.

MOTORCYCLE MINISTRY

How to Start and Grow Your Church through a Motorcycle Ministry

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TOM ARMBRISTER Associate Pastor | London Bridge Baptist Church Join us as we develop the why, the structure, and the rewards of beginning and building evangelism and discipleship through a Motorcycle Ministry.

Whether you’ve been considering a Motorcycle Ministry, or you think it would never work or make a difference in your church community, join us…you’ll leave “revved up!”

DEAF MINISTRY

Deaf Church Planting and the Hearing Impaired

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JOHN WYBLE Pastor | Living Word Deaf Church JOHN FOLKER Pastor | Richmond Story Fellowship Understanding the deaf culture and how to develop a church or ministry to reach this very distinct people group.

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MONDAY | Fellowship Lunch Speaker: Dr. Ken Weathersby

Join Dr. Ken Weathersby, Vice President for Convention Advancement at the SBC Executive Committee, as he emphasizes the importance of evangelism. This is a free lunch, but registration is required.

Dining Hall Sponsored by True Life Ministries: Answering Life's Hard Questions

MONDAY | Women’s Ministry Dinner Speaker: Loree Becton | Worship by Amy Harris

Enjoy a time with Loree Becton, founder and director of Precious to God Ministries, a ministry for sexually exploited women, to learn more about surrendering to God’s calling. Music will be provided by Amy Harris, music ministry co-leader at Aletheia Norfolk. This is a free dinner, but registration is required.

Liberty Student Ministry Building

MONDAY | Great Commission Dinner Speaker: Dr. Ronnie Floyd

Dr. Ronnie Floyd, President of the Southern Baptist Convention, will lead us in a time of focus on God’s Scriptures Monday night. Everyone is invited to this free meal, but registration is required.

Dining Hall

TUESDAY | Fellowship Lunch Speaker: Abraham Shepherd

Abraham Shepherd, Baptist Global Response Europe/NAME Director will be speaking on the emerging Syrian Refugee crisis.

Dining Hall Sponsored by BDC Capital Management: Biblically Responsible Investing

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BREAKOUTS and MEALS

MEALS

CAMPUS

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Exhibit Hall

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CAMPUS MAP

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BREAKOUT LOCATIONS 1

Prayer Room

The Women’s Ministry Dinner is located in the Liberty Student Ministry (LSM) building.

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Urban Ministry

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Evangelism

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Communications

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Legal Issues

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Revitalization

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Missions

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Reaching Your Jerusalem

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Men’s Ministry

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Deaf Ministry

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EXHIBITS sbcv.org | 888-234-7716

SBC of VIRGINIA MINISTRIES | sbcv.org

Church Strengthening

Children’s Ministry & VBS

Women’s Ministry

Church Planting Opportunities

Communities of Hope

Evangelism

Acts 1:8 Network

Acts 1:8 Partnerships

Acts 1:8 Affinities

Pathways to Mission

Ready Church

Vision Virginia State Missions Offering

learntoplant.org

innovativefaith.org

PLANT: Equipping Church Planting Teams

Innovative Faith Resources

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PARTNERS / PROVIDERS GuideStone Financial Resources 888.984.8433 | www.GuideStone.org

North American Mission Board 770.844.8853 | www.namb.net

International Mission Board 800.999.3113 | www.imb.org

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 800.284.6317 | www.sebts.edu

Liberty University 434.582.2000 | www.liberty.edu

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 817.923.1921 | www.swbts.edu

LifeWay Christian Stores (Midlothian, VA) 804.284.6317 | www.LifeWay.com

The Praetorian Project 703.508.9985 | www.PraetorianProject.org

OTHER RESOURCE PARTNERS BDC Capital Management 877.685.1007 | www.bdccapitalmanagement.com

Mothers-in-Law Rejoice 703.622.8453 | www.MothersInLawRejoice.com

Capitol Commission 804.796.9411 | www.CapitolCommission.org/virginia

Noble Warriors 804.447.1720 | www.NobleWarriors.org

Centric Communications 757.622.2724 | www.AmeriCommLLC.com Chosen People Ministries 212.223.2252 | www.ChosenPeople.com Discovery Cruises and Tours 817-595-2700 | www.DiscoveryCruisesandTours.com Heart for Orphans 757.220.3457 | www.HeartForOrphans.com International Christian Centers for the Deaf 540.966.3345 | www.ICCD.net

Northeastern Baptist College 802.753.7233 | www.nebcvt.org Proven Men Ministries 434.283.7001 | www.ProvenMen.org Publicaciones Faro de Gracia 336.792.2690 | www.FarodeGracia.org The Family Foundation 804.343.0010 | www.FamilyFoundation.org Trans World Radio 919.460.3700 | www.twr.org True Life Ministries 800.749.0570 | www.TrueLife.org Word of Life 804.283.2055 | www.WOL.org

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EXHIBITS and PARTNERS

SBC of VIRGINIA PARTNERS

UPCOMING EVENTS Throughout the year, SBC of Virginia strives to provide many opportunities to encourage and strengthen your ministry through training and fellowship. For more 2016 events, visit sbcv.org/events

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