September: 3     BCM Council Led
A time of good food, games and meeting new people!

                   10    Tyler Daniels-Hospitality
As we begin a new semester we meet lots of new people.  There will be lots of freshman and others coming through the doors of the BCM and we as a ministry welcome all.  Tyler will look at what it truly means to be welcoming, affirming and loving to all who walk through our doors.

Tyler is a recent BCM Alumni and ODU Grad.  He recently married the lovely Mindy, another BCM Alumni, and serves as Minister to Students at Indian River Baptist Church.  He is a talented and gifted speaker who always gives a great message.

                   17    Dr. Dan Bagby-Dealing with Difficult Relationships
Everywhere we go we meet difficult people.  They may be professors, students, roommates, faculty, family, friends or whoever.  Dr. Bagby will help us as we try to figure out what exactly we can do with these difficult relationships that can hinder not only our time at ODU but also our walk with God.

Professor Bagby has pastored for almost thirty years, served in two pastoral counseling centers, and as chaplain to a juvenile detention center and a women's prison. He is a frequent national speaker on pastoral care issues and has authored numerous articles and seven books including, Crisis Ministry: A Handbook and Beyond The Myths: The Journey To Adulthood (2007).

He has taught at Baylor University, Purdue University, and Southern Seminary, as well as for the International Mission Board’s Journeyman Training Program. He is the 2005 recipient of the Wayne Oates Award.  He is currently the Pastoral Care Professor at the Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond.
(http://www.btsr.edu/s/918/index.aspx?sid=918&gid=1&pgid=363)

                   24     Emilie Morrison-Warts and All
The apostle Peter is well known for his ministry before and after the death of Jesus.  But in the beginning he was known as Simon.  We will look at how Jesus referred to Peter during his ministry and how despite many mistakes and poor judgements that Peter was called and used by God for both his strenghs and weaknesses.  When God calls us, Like Peter, we are called warts and all.

Emilie is the Interim Campus minister at the BCM at ODU.  She has served as intern and associate for the past two years and is a 2008 graduate of the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond and a 2003 graduate of ODU. 

 October:    1      Dr. Jim Webb
What is justice and what does it mean for Christians today?
Prior to assuming the pastorate of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Jim previously pastored Bethel Church, Lusaka, Zambia, Plumstead Baptist Church, Cape Town, South Africa and Trinity A.M.E. Church, Atlanta, Georgia.  He has had the distinction of serving two Nobel Peace Prize winners, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Mr. Nelson Mandela.  For six years he was Special Assistant to President Ronald Reagan and served as liaison between the White House and the Department of Commerce.  As an international consultant he has been involved in conflict resolution from Africa to Southeast Asia.  He is also a former member off the United States Marine Corp.
(http://antiochnorfolk.org/pastor.htm)

8       Rob Sandford-Are We Caring about the Right Issues?  Do we follow through with the appropriate things?

Join us as Rob takes a look at some of the things in life that we are passionate about and looks at whether they are appropriate for us as Christians.

Rob recently retired as the Norfolk Area Baptist Collegiate Minister.  He served on ODU's campus and the campuses surrounding ODU for 39 years and another 2 years were spent at another University.  These 41 years in campus ministry earned him the distinction of being the longest serving Campus Minister in the world!  He has lots of good things to say so be sure to come out and hear it!

                   15     Traci Powers-Women in Ministry
Join us as Traci takes a look at the women in Scripture who served God and tells a little about her own journey as a woman in ministry.

Traci Bunn Powers is a native of Newport News, VA. She attended the Campbell University Divinity School where she earned a B. A.in Religion and Master of Divinity. She was ordained to the Gospel Ministry in January 2001 by her home church, Orcutt Baptist Church in Newport News, VA. Traci has been in full time ministry for over 14 years serving in a variety of settings ranging from rural to urban. Before feeling called to be a pastor she served in a variety of church staff positions serving churches in Buies Creek and Fayetteville, NC. Traci came to WBC as Pastor in 2006, aftering serving as pastor of Calyspo Baptist Church in Calypso, NC. She is currently serving as a member of the General Board for the Virginia Baptist Mission Board. In additional to ministry she is the mother of three. In her free time she loves spending time with her family, watching college football, cheering for the Boston Red Sox, and baking delicious foods.
(http://www.thehaven.cc/staff.php)

                   22     Meichell Worthing- Is Jesus Really the only Way?

Meichell is a liscensed Professional Counselor who owns her own business: Lighthouse Counseling.  She has a kind heart and giving nature and is a BCM and ODU Alumni.  Meichell is happily married to Nate, a police officer, and is the very proud mother of Isaac. 

                   29    Steve Jolly-The Issue of Homosexuality
Both the contemporary American church and culture struggle with moral perspectives on homosexuality. How can one church use the Bible to be welcoming and affirming of gays and another to be staunchly against the behaviors? We'll take a brief, but fair, overview of all theological perspectives related to the issue.

Steve, a native of Shelby, N.C., has served as pastor to Freemason Street Baptist Church since November, 2002 after serving Baptist churches in both Virginia and North Carolina. Steve earned his BA and his PhD from North Carolina State University, and his Master's of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Between them, Steve and his wife Sandra have four children and two grandchildren.

Steve is warm, friendly, and has a delightful sense of humor and a knack for making the Bible come alive.
(http://www.freemasonstreet.org/?pageid=12)

 November: 5    Dr. Mark Croston Sr.-Redos in Life

There are many times in life when we do or say something and then wish we could go back and do it differently.  So what happens when we need a redo in life?  How does it affect us and our relationship with God? 

Dr. Croston earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1981. In May of 1987 he received a Master of Divinity Degree with a concentration in Pastoral Care and Counseling from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. In May of 1994 Reverend Croston completed his studies and earned the Doctor of Dr. Croston has also served as Minister of Youth at the First Baptist Church of Jefferson town, Kentucky beginning in 1985. He continued in that position until he responded to the call of God to the pastorate of the East End Baptist Church in Suffolk, Virginia in October of 1987. Some of the highlights of his pastoral senure are: a church and educational facility renovation, increased Day Care license by 50%, participation in self-help and benevolent food programs, monthly senior adult luncheon, senior adult, young adult, prison and singles ministries, monthly newsletter, the completion of the church's strategic plan, Vision 2005, participation in several overseas and domestic mission trips and increased missions giving.  He is a contributing author for several books including, The Chosen Path, Seed of Hope: Liberia and Virginia Baptist and Worship: How to Say to God.

(http://www.eebconline.com/croston.html)

12     John Upton-Canceled due to weather
Executive Director of the Baptist General Association of Virginia and the Virginia Baptist Mission Board.  Recently nominated for president of the Baptist World Alliance. 
He attended the Baptist-affiliated Averett College (now Averett University) in Danville, Virginia, the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, in the USA, and the Taiwan Language Institute. He received a Doctor of Divinity degree from the International Baptist Theological Seminary in Kerrala, India.
Upton was elected executive director of the BGAV and the Virginia Baptist Mission Board in November 2001. Prior to this appointment, he served as group leader of the Mission Mobilization Group of the BGAV, beginning in 1995. Earlier, he was pastor of Urbanna Baptist Church in Urbanna, Virginia, from 1984-1986 and 1991-1995. Between 1986 and 1991 he and his wife, Deborah, served as missionaries in Taiwan through the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.
(http://www.bwanet.org/default.aspx?pid=1143)

                   19     Eddie Heath-Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Eddie will look at Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 and talk about how there is a time for everything in life.  Even for failure, unrealized dreams, surprise blessings and unexpected turns of events. 

Eddie Heath is the Tidewater Regions Field Strategist for the Virginia Baptist Mission Board.  He trains and assists local search committees in their efforts to fill staff positions. Helps church leaders develop strategies for church growth and church health. Serves as a resource person in networking churches with other needed resources. Specializes in training deacons for Team Ministry Approach (gift based and passion focused).
(vbmb.org)

December:  3  Roy Smith-Missions 

                   10   Kevin Tremper-Is the Christina Life about reaching a new level or living in a new dimension?

All Are Welcome at Lunch!  So come out and eat great food, Meet great people and here a relevant message.

 Don't forget to stay for the discussion group afterwards!