Jun 1, 2015 | Announcements, Pastor Search, Pastor's Blog |
Dear Friends, Eleven years ago this month the Pastor Search Committee voted to recommend me to become the fifth pastor of River Road Church, Baptist. Sensing this to be the call of God for both of us I accepted their nomination and, subsequently, the supporting vote...
Jun 1, 2015 | Pastor's Blog
Originally published in the June 2015 Explorer Raymond Street wears many hats. Literally. Raymond is to hats, caps really, as Imelda Marcos is to shoes. I have no idea how many he owns, but his collection is impressive. When he wears a red shirt, he wears a red cap....
May 28, 2015 | Pastor's Blog |
A salute and a resounding “well done” to Dr. R. Dean Decker, born in 1933 and reared in Indiana, for serving God, country, and community for 62 years. A US Army Korean War veteran (1953-1955), Decker served over sixteen months in Korea during the Korean conflict. He...
May 21, 2015 | Pastor's Blog
A year ago we started receiving pledges toward three restoration projects in our Sanctuary—organ, lights and sound. The congregation was generous, pledging over $2.1 million against our goal of $1.5 million. In this first year gifts have exceeded $1.1 million. The...
May 14, 2015 | Pastor's Blog
Most children on the East End of Richmond had only heard of “camp” days, always somewhere else, and always for someone else. They, like any other child, needed a break from the neighborhood routine (and sometimes, from family “togetherness” stress). Fortunately,...
May 7, 2015 | Pastor's Blog |
We’ve probably all had someone tell us they are a spiritual person, but not very religious. Oftentimes, for me, this is after the mention of my chosen profession. “Oh, you’re a minister – yeah, I used to go to church many years ago, but it just didn’t agree with me....
