No matter the size of your ministry, everyone needs people right beside you taking on some of the load. In a church context, it's even more important - and Biblical - to have deacons. But do they even know what they are supposed to do and how to do it? And even more importantly, why? Pastor Jamie McClanahan talks with us in this Not Alone episode about how they are revitalizing their church through a health deacon ministry!

What do you do when your church is growing but you aren't able to start a new service? How do you plan for and accommodate any new growth? In the case of Salem Baptist outside of Richmond, they decided to realize an earlier vision. They are going to actually break down the center wall of the building they currently occupy and open up major space. But Pastor Jeff Dickson believes this is just a visual representation of a bigger reality - that there are other barriers God wants to break down!

This is a historic year in Virginia! The General Assembly has passed two amendments to our constitution that will dramatically change the way we deal with marriage and abortion in the Commonwealth. And they negatively target our Biblical and family values. Virginia Delegate Mark Earley and Michael Morisi from our strategic partner in Richmond, The Family Foundation, join the Not Alone Podcast to discuss these important issues. We dive into the details and explain why it is crucial to both be informed and get involved, so we can turn the tide before these amendments become locked in place.

A great way to invite families to your church is through sports. One of the strong ministries making an impact for God's glory is Upward Sports.

SBCV's Cindy Middaugh invited Jennifer McCraw and Jessica Drotleff from Upward Sports to share how families are getting to know more about God through this dynamic ministry. Listen to this conversation that may encourage your church to begin one for your community.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #105

How intentional are you with your prayer life? There are so many distractions around us that it is easy to get out of a daily routine of communicating with the Lord.

SBCV's Dolly Mink thinks through this topic with Andrea Lennon who works with the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. Andrea is also the guest speaker for the Equip Women's Conference on May 4, 2024 at Kempsville Baptist Church in Virginia Beach. Listen to this conversation on how we can boldly seek God's will.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #104

Girls who are in 6th through 12th grade are searching for their identity. This can become a very blurry and challenging task. They need truth spoken in their lives.

SBCV's Lexi Shipp caught up with Gabrielle McCullough, an author and speaker who helps strengthen women to be God-honoring. Gabrielle is also the keynote speaker for Purpose: A Gathering for Girls. This SBCV event is on September 22, 2023 in Virginia Beach. Join us as we spend the evening digging into defining our identity and who we really are.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #103

Women's ministry can sometimes get a bad rep for being inwardly-focused. So, how do we change this to help minister to those around us for God's glory?

In this podcast, LifeWay's Women's Ministry Specialist Kelly King shares ministry trends for this year. Listen as SBCV's Donna Paulk joins the conversation to learn about resources and training opportunities.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #102

Language barriers cause a real challenge when it comes to reaching your community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. One SBCV church leader is using technology to make it so much easier to cross those barriers!

SBCV's Josh Turner caught up with Heath Kouns, an elder of Hope Valley Church in Christiansburg, to learn about Polyglossia. This is an electronic resource Heath helped to develop that can translate live conversations from and to multiple languages through a smart device in almost real time. Listen to this episode to learn more about this incredible resource.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #101