by Kristen Old | Jan 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
If I’m being completely honest with myself and others, I have really struggled at the beginning of this year. Last year was an amazing year full of lots of adventures and major life changes which have been amazing but it ended in injury. In the final few days of 2021,...
by Kristen Old | Jan 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
St. John’s Family, Sadly, COVID-19 is running rampant again and many people are getting it within our church family. While we recognize this variant is not as serious thankfully, we are also going to make some changes to how we operate. Hopefully, these changes...
by Randell Wright | Mar 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
As you know the information we receive regarding COVID-19 changes daily. We have been closely monitoring the information released by the CDC, president, and governor, and have decided it is best for us to limit interaction and social distance as best we can. With that...
by Kristen Duncan | Apr 4, 2019 | Equipping Center, What Baptists Believe
Scripture References: Philippians 2:1-11 1 Peter 2:5 Basic Beliefs: Martin Luther argued that a Christian is both “the most free lord of all, and subject to none” while also “the most dutiful servant of all, and subject to everyone.” The church is a “holy priesthood”...
by Kristen Duncan | Apr 4, 2019 | Equipping Center, What Baptists Believe
Scripture References: Matthew 26:17-29 Mark 14:12-25 Luke 22:7-38 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Basic Beliefs Seen as an ordinance- powerfully symbolic observance but not a sacrament (means of grace) Carried out in obedience to the command of Jesus in the context of a...
by Kristen Duncan | Mar 14, 2019 | Equipping Center, What Baptists Believe
Scripture References: Matthew 3:13-17 (Jesus’ Baptism) Matthew 28:19-20 (The Great Commission) Romans 6:3-5 (Paul’s description) Basic Beliefs Baptism does not save you. It is an outward expression of faith. Sacrament vs. ordinance A sacrament is a means of God’s...
by Kristen Duncan | Mar 7, 2019 | Devotion
John 1:35-42 35 The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. 36 When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” 37 When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.38 Turning around, Jesus saw them following and...
by Kristen Duncan | Feb 27, 2019 | Equipping Center
The Basics: The Bible is divided into two major sections called testaments: The Old Testament and The New Testament The Old Testament is everything that happened between creation and Jesus being born. The New Testament begins with Jesus’ birth and ends with the early...
by Kristen Duncan | Feb 26, 2019 | Equipping Center
Purpose: To spend personal time with God daily through reading the Bible and prayer. Prepare: Find a time that works best for you. Find a space where you can clear your mind and focus on God. Bring your Bible, a pen or pencil, and paper or journal. Method: For this,...
by Amber Hatfield | Dec 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
I’d like to welcome you to St. John’s Baptist Church in Virginia Beach, VA. St. John’s Baptist is a 164-year-old church with a new mission: Sharing Christ, Discipling Believers, and Loving the World. What does this mean? It means we are striving to develop...
