April 2nd, 2025
by Chuck Harrison
by Chuck Harrison
FUND RAISER FOR PAL LODGE REPAIRS
The PBA’s lodge at Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center needs some work! Peninsula
Association Lodge (PAL) has served our churches for many years as a place to stay for ministry programs at the Conference Center, as well as a place for churches to hold their own retreats and events.
For some time we have wanted to make changes to the bathroom facilities to make them more private, more accessible, and more efficient. The time has come to begin this work. We received estimates from a contractor recommended to us by Eagle Eyrie as one they use often. To renovate all upstairs bathroom/shower facilities will cost approximately $45,000. This is money that we don’t have.
We are asking our churches to join us in a Fundraising Campaign to raise the money for this
work. We would like the work to begin this fall (after the “busy season” for use of the lodge). So, in coming weeks you will be hearing more about the campaign and how churches may pledge toward funding the work.
As you know, the Peninsula Baptist Association is “A Network of Churches, Connecting and
Equipping Churches for Kingdom Ministry.” Like all of our resources, PAL lodge belongs to our churches. It has been a valuable resource over the years, as churches utilize the facility for a variety of ministry events. We hope that your congregation will pledge toward this very worthy cause.
As mentioned, you will be receiving more information in coming weeks. And we will send
diagrams of the work to be done. But we wanted to get the word out as soon as possible. We will be accepting pledges from churches or individuals through the end of August. Meanwhile, the lodge continues to be available for use. Registration may be made through Eagle Eyrie, at https://eagleeyrie.wufoo.com/forms/retreat-application-form/.
If you complete the Retreat Registration Form, make sure to indicate “Owner Basis” under the line “For Lodges”. It is important that Eagle Eyrie know that your church is part of the Peninsula Baptist Association in order for you to get the special “owners” discount.
Association Lodge (PAL) has served our churches for many years as a place to stay for ministry programs at the Conference Center, as well as a place for churches to hold their own retreats and events.
For some time we have wanted to make changes to the bathroom facilities to make them more private, more accessible, and more efficient. The time has come to begin this work. We received estimates from a contractor recommended to us by Eagle Eyrie as one they use often. To renovate all upstairs bathroom/shower facilities will cost approximately $45,000. This is money that we don’t have.
We are asking our churches to join us in a Fundraising Campaign to raise the money for this
work. We would like the work to begin this fall (after the “busy season” for use of the lodge). So, in coming weeks you will be hearing more about the campaign and how churches may pledge toward funding the work.
As you know, the Peninsula Baptist Association is “A Network of Churches, Connecting and
Equipping Churches for Kingdom Ministry.” Like all of our resources, PAL lodge belongs to our churches. It has been a valuable resource over the years, as churches utilize the facility for a variety of ministry events. We hope that your congregation will pledge toward this very worthy cause.
As mentioned, you will be receiving more information in coming weeks. And we will send
diagrams of the work to be done. But we wanted to get the word out as soon as possible. We will be accepting pledges from churches or individuals through the end of August. Meanwhile, the lodge continues to be available for use. Registration may be made through Eagle Eyrie, at https://eagleeyrie.wufoo.com/forms/retreat-application-form/.
If you complete the Retreat Registration Form, make sure to indicate “Owner Basis” under the line “For Lodges”. It is important that Eagle Eyrie know that your church is part of the Peninsula Baptist Association in order for you to get the special “owners” discount.
LELAND SEMINARY
Doctor of Ministry Degree
Doctor of Ministry Degree
Leland Seminary, one of our ministry partners, is set to launch a Doctor of Ministry degree this fall in collaboration with Truett Seminary of Baylor University. Leland will work with Dr. Preben Vang, Director of Truett Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry Program to provide this degree program. If you may be interested in pursuing such a degree, you may learn more by contacting Dr. Ken Pruitt, President of Leland Seminary at kpruitt@leland.edu.
CHURCH DOG PARK
Here is an interesting idea:
This past summer, the dog park at Forest Hill Presbyterian Church was in trouble. For 25 years, Phideaux (pronounced “Fido”) Field had been a labor of love for Forest Hill, ever since an older church member decided the church’s spacious lawn, which was unused most of the week, was the perfect place for a dog park.
Members of the Richmond, Virginia, congregation went along with the idea. The church even set up a Facebook page, where dog owners could talk with each other and make plans for doggie play dates. “It’s more than a dog park,” said one of the members, “It’s a mission of the church.” Forest Hill is one of a handful of congregations nationwide that run dog parks — often viewing them as a community service or a way to get to know their neighbors. They are also a way to put church property to use for the public good, at a time when trust in organized religion is declining.
Recently, the church’s insurance company decided the dog park was a bad risk, church
members struck a deal with the city of Richmond to lease the dog park at no cost. The city pays the insurance and did some upgrades, while the church continues to provide volunteer support. In early October, the new park was dedicated. This article come from
https://religionnews.com/2024/11/21/got-an-empty-church-lawn-why-not-turn-it-into-a-dog-
park/.
For more on how your church may connect with your community, contact Jim Moynihan at
jimmoynihan@duck.com.
This past summer, the dog park at Forest Hill Presbyterian Church was in trouble. For 25 years, Phideaux (pronounced “Fido”) Field had been a labor of love for Forest Hill, ever since an older church member decided the church’s spacious lawn, which was unused most of the week, was the perfect place for a dog park.
Members of the Richmond, Virginia, congregation went along with the idea. The church even set up a Facebook page, where dog owners could talk with each other and make plans for doggie play dates. “It’s more than a dog park,” said one of the members, “It’s a mission of the church.” Forest Hill is one of a handful of congregations nationwide that run dog parks — often viewing them as a community service or a way to get to know their neighbors. They are also a way to put church property to use for the public good, at a time when trust in organized religion is declining.
Recently, the church’s insurance company decided the dog park was a bad risk, church
members struck a deal with the city of Richmond to lease the dog park at no cost. The city pays the insurance and did some upgrades, while the church continues to provide volunteer support. In early October, the new park was dedicated. This article come from
https://religionnews.com/2024/11/21/got-an-empty-church-lawn-why-not-turn-it-into-a-dog-
park/.
For more on how your church may connect with your community, contact Jim Moynihan at
jimmoynihan@duck.com.
SUMMER MINISTRY
Two churches have already contacted Mike Haywood about Sport Camp and/or Vacation Bible School help this summer, one from June 23-27 and the other from July 7-11. If you are
interested in having the PBA Summer Mission Team (high school age) help you this summer for either of these two type events with our team and/or sport equipment, or if you have
questions, please contact Mike at: 757-508-7557 or dirtybluepinto@aol.com.
interested in having the PBA Summer Mission Team (high school age) help you this summer for either of these two type events with our team and/or sport equipment, or if you have
questions, please contact Mike at: 757-508-7557 or dirtybluepinto@aol.com.
PASTOR’S FELLOWSHIP
On Wednesday, March 12th at 12 noon, we will be joined by Timothy Murray and others from the Regent University Christian Psychology department to talk about ways their program may connect with churches. We will provide lunch for this meeting. Please let us know if you plan to attend.
This is from an email Timothy sent me:
This is from an email Timothy sent me:
My colleagues and I would love the chance to talk to your association of ministers, to see if our Regent Outreach program may be of help to local congregations. Integrating Christian based psychology may be helpful to people experiencing mental health problems, including the pastors themselves. When we meet with the pastors we will present some ideas concerning how we might help. And, more importantly, receive any feedback you have for us as to what you believe your congregation might need.
PASTOR SUPPLY AND INTERIM LIST
We maintain a list of people willing to “Supply Preach” and/or serve as an “Interim Pastor”. If
you have need of someone to speak or are looking for an Interim Pastor while searching for a pastor, please check out our list on our website www.thepeninsulanet.org, under “Resources”. Also, if you would like to be added to the list either as a Supply Preacher or Interim Pastor, please contact us.
you have need of someone to speak or are looking for an Interim Pastor while searching for a pastor, please check out our list on our website www.thepeninsulanet.org, under “Resources”. Also, if you would like to be added to the list either as a Supply Preacher or Interim Pastor, please contact us.
PBA CHURCHES SEEKING PASTORS
We provide this information to assist churches that are seeking a senior pastor. We can only
provide information given to us by churches, so please keep us informed! You may also let us know about other open positions in your church if you would like us to publicize them.
Churches currently without pastors:
Buckroe Baptist Church
First Church Ministries
Grace Baptist Church
Hornsbyville Baptist Church
Yorktown Baptist Church
provide information given to us by churches, so please keep us informed! You may also let us know about other open positions in your church if you would like us to publicize them.
Churches currently without pastors:
Buckroe Baptist Church
First Church Ministries
Grace Baptist Church
Hornsbyville Baptist Church
Yorktown Baptist Church
CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR JOB
John Herbst, our Scholar-in-Residence, sent this to us: A Methodist church in Hampton is
looking for a computer-savvy church administrator to work 9 AM to 2 PM, Monday-Friday. For more information about this, you may contact John at: herbstot13@gmail or 434-228-0210.
looking for a computer-savvy church administrator to work 9 AM to 2 PM, Monday-Friday. For more information about this, you may contact John at: herbstot13@gmail or 434-228-0210.
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