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Who put that Bible in your hotel room, and why?

Who put that Bible in your hotel room, and why?

by Brad Jenkins | May 21, 2022 | Blog, Grow, Proclaim

Your first introduction to the Gideons was likely in a hotel room during your travels as you noticed a Bible placed in the room by the international group. We asked Russ Lawrence, a First Pres covenant partner who volunteers with Gideons, to share more about the...
How weekday religious education introduces children to Jesus

How weekday religious education introduces children to Jesus

by Brad Jenkins | Apr 13, 2022 | Blog, Grow

“It’s more important today than it’s ever been.” That’s Ginger Brubaker’s assessment of the need for Weekday Religious Education, which students can attend during the school day with parental permission. “We have kids that are hearing that God loves them for the first...

God helped him forgive his bullies and find a voice. Here’s how.

by Brad Jenkins | Mar 18, 2022 | Blog, Proclaim

Scott Dove, one of First Pres’ commissioned lay pastors and a deacon, recently shared his faith story on the podcast “What Are We Even Doing Here?” with Daryl Updike. “From being bullied as a quiet kid, to now preaching the Word of God in a few...

How Journey Counseling is helping those with mental-health challenges in Harrisonburg

by Brad Jenkins | Mar 18, 2022 | Blog, Serve

Mental-health awareness has taken on increased importance in our nation in recent years, including at universities, such as JMU. The pandemic has only increased the need, and local and university counseling centers are often overwhelmed. In Harrisonburg, Journey...

A prayer of lament and grief for Bridgewater

by Brad Jenkins | Feb 2, 2022 | Blog, Love, Proclaim, Serve

Our community has suffered a great loss after an act of violence took the lives of a Bridgewater College police officer and a security officer. Today, we are praying this prayer as we mourn and lament. We awake today, Lord, wishing it was a bad dream. But the...
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