Why We Disagree: Insights from Moral Psychology
by John W. Herbst, PhD on August 17th, 2025
The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion, by Jonathan Haidt.   Read More
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The Danger of Certainty
by John W Herbst on August 11th, 2025
In 2025, the personal convictions of Christians, especially pastors and church leaders, are frequently dangerous and often damaging. And the danger increases as we become more educated. We like to think that our education and smarts, combined with our spirituality, give us a superior understanding of God’s desire for us, but in fact many of our beliefs and views originate with our human “gut."  Read More
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August 2025
by Chuck Harrison on July 31st, 2025
Dear Churches and Donors of the Peninsula Baptist Association,We want to say, "Thank you!" for your unwavering support and generosity toward our organization. Your contributions have been essential to our ability to continue carrying out our mission and serving the needs of our churches and communities.We also want to take this opportunity to introduce our new e-giving platform, VANCO. This platfo...  Read More
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July 2025
by Chuck Harrison on July 2nd, 2025
PAL LODGE FUND RAISER As you are hopefully aware, we are in the middle of a Fund Raiser for renovations of the Peninsula Association Lodge at Eagle Eyrie Conference Center outside of Lynchburg, Virginia. This lodge is a great place for church retreats, children’s camps, youth events, etc. The Conference Center is in a beautiful location in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.Our lodge is abl...  Read More
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June 2025
by Chuck Harrison on June 2nd, 2025
FUNDRAISER REMINDER If you have been following our recent newsletters, you know we are conducting a fundraiser to make some much needed repairs to your Peninsula Association Lodge at Eagle Eyrie Retreat Center. We are attempting to raise $45,000 for renovations of our upstairs bathroom facilities at the lodge. This fundraiser will continue until the end of the summer, at which time we will make a ...  Read More
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May 2025
by Chuck Harrison on May 21st, 2025
Dear Church MembersHaving served the Peninsula Baptist Association for the past 15 years, I feel it is time for me to step down as Director. I will continue to serve through 2025, with my final day being December 31st.  I have notified the staff and leadership of the association about my intentions. For me, this has been a wonderful time of ministry with the churches and people of the association....  Read More
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