The war in Ukraine continues to rage on. It was just about one year ago that Russia invaded Ukraine. Millions of people have been forced to evacuate their homes and flee. But ministry continues with those who have stayed and the millions of refugees.

SBCV's Donna Paulk caught up with Irena Radziwiluk, a Ukrainian native who ministers with Word of Life Fellowship focusing on reaching young people with the Gospel through summer camps and other evangelism opportunities. Please listen to this touching Not Alone Podcast episode as Irena shares her personal story of the blessings and hardships from Ukraine.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #88

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Word of Life Fellowship also produced a documentary in the midst of the chaos and confusion of war. Eight Word of Life missionaries stayed in Ukraine to evacuate civilians, deliver supplies, and demonstrate Christ’s love to war-torn Ukrainians. Click here to watch from their YouTube channel.

To learn more about the ministry of Word of Life, visit www.wol.org.

The Lord is with you! God gives us that promise. It was also the theme of the Annual Homecoming in November of 2022 where Pastor Stan Parris shared from 2 Corinthians 4 with the message, Don't Lose Heart.

Pastor Parris is the pastor of Franklin Heights in Rocky Mount. He also serves as president of the SBC of Virginia. Be encouraged in this message as you serve King Jesus in your area of ministry.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #87

We all experienced how covid brought uncertain times. Many pastors and church leaders went through some rough days. And some are still trying to recover.

Godly people can go through hard times. We read in the Bible how Jeremiah, one of God's very best, had to deal with emotional turmoil.

Pastor Bruce Frank of Biltmore Church in Arden, North Carolina was one of the guest speakers during the SBCV Annual Homecoming in November of 2022. In this Not Alone Podcast episode, Pastor Frank walks us through how we can make it through tough challenges.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #86

The Lord is with you! This was the theme during the SBCV Annual Homecoming in November. It is also the title of the message that HB Charles Jr shared with SBCV churches.

Open your Bible to 2 Corinthians 13 and follow along as Pastor Charles leads us with a focus on the trinity and God's grace. May this be a blessing to you today.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #85

As believers in Jesus Christ, we know that the world is against the message of hope and salvation. No matter your position at church, work, or home, you can be a light to those around you - and Christmas gives you an incredible time to share this Good News.

SBCV's Ishmael LaBiosa caught up with Eric Thomas, pastor of First Norfolk Baptist Church in Norfolk. Pastor Eric shares how he approaches Christmas as a husband, father, grandfather, and pastor.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #84

Churches planting churches is often said in many conversations across the SBCV. It's not just a catchy phrase, making disciples is a biblical mandate.

SBCV Executive Director Brian Autry spoke about this during the SBCV Annual Homecoming in November. Listen now to his message that focuses on multiplying churches which led to a special time of prayer with church planters.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #83

Clint Pressley was one of the incredible keynote speakers during the SBCV Annual Homecoming in November. Pressley, who is pastor of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC, brings this to this message of how John saw Jesus amid his church and how pastors can relate to this today.

#Not Alone Podcast Episode #82

There are church leaders today who are in the trenches and battling the enemy in full force. And when it seems like you can't go on, remember that God has not forgotten you. And He has not forsaken you. 

Dave Earley shared a message on experiencing God during the recent SBCV Annual Homecoming in Roanoke. Christian Music Artist Meredith Andrews joined Earley to lead worship. Listen now as we focus on the goodness of God.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #81

Many would say that fun and games are essential to make a worthwhile experience in youth groups. But we know that much more is needed to lead young people to live for the Lord.

SBCV's Mike Camire spoke with Student Pastor Mark Young at Swift Creek Baptist Church in Midlothian on the importance of shepherding the youth God specifically gives a church. This conversation walks through how consistent preaching is vital in student ministry as well as participation with their families in times of corporate worship with the church.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #80

In 2021, a mass exodus out of Afghanistan brought thousands of refugees to Virginia. Many refugee families arrived at Fort Lee, Fort Pickett, and Quantico with very little possessions but the clothes on their back. 

Pillar Church in Stafford was one of the many churches that decided to help meet physical needs. But it proved to be challenging to connect with those families.

SBCV's Cindi Melvin caught up with Pillar Church Planting Pastors Mike Garlem and Ted Vinatieri to hear how ESL - English as a Second Language - became the tool they needed to meet a critical need. And that opened the door to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #79