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Interesting Women

Celebrating Women’s History Month

March 31, 2014 • 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Kingsley Hall, Rm. 202
on the campus of the School of Theology Virginia Union University

HONORED GUEST: Gigi Amateau, Richmond Writer & Author of Come August, Come Freedom: The Bellows, The Gallows, & The Black General Gabriel.

The evening will include food, door prizes, and a chance to meet some of RIchmond’s most interesting women!

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Honoring Excellence in Ministry: Irene Lee

Irene Lee has been a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church (Farnham) for over forty years.  Her Pastor says that “her spiritual gifts of serving and helping have manifested themselves in magnificent ways in both church and community.”  In all her roles she consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that the needs of the congregation …

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Honoring Excellence in Ministry: Iris LaVerne Burleigh

Iris LaVerne Burleigh was recognized for her Excellence in Ministry by her church, Koinonia Christian Church.  Iris serves in her church’s Hospitality Ministry and loves preparing and serving special dishes with love, especially for Homecoming, VBS, and other special days. She has a special fondness for the young and the elderly, works with the …

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Honoring Excellence in Ministry: William Daniels

William Daniels was recognized for his Excellence in Ministry by his church, Manakin Episcopal Church  Bill Daniels, Senior Warden at Manakin Episcopal Church, is an extraordinary and gifted leader. His long service to the Church, not only at Manakin but at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Richmond has included a vast array of talents and skills. He …

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Honoring Excellence in Ministry: John Heaggans

John Heaggans was recognized for his Excellence in Ministry by his church, Mount Zion Baptist Church (Farnham).  John had a distinguished career as a teacher, retiring after eighteen years as principal. A member of his church for more than forty years, he has served as a Deacon for 35 years, and chair of the Deacons Ministry …

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Honoring Excellence in Ministry: Courtney L. Hunter

Courtney L. Hunter was recognized for her Excellence in Ministry by her church, North Gayton Baptist Church. Courtney Hunter holds a BA in Education from Virginia Union University and an MA in Counselor Education from Virginia Commonwealth University. Her professional career in teaching included being teacher, administrator, and science educator in the Richmond Public Schools, then adjunct …

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Honoring Excellence in Ministry: Joann Kearney Jones

Joann Kearney Jones was recognized for her Excellence in Ministry by her church, Second Baptist Church (West End). Joann is a gifted singer and Choir Director at her church where she is known for her ability to sing any of the “old-time” songs and get the audience involved. Her church says, “You name it, she can …

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Recognize Excellence in Ministry

The needs of the world cry out for excellence in ministry; our churches hunger for it. Who among the followers of Jesus in your congregation – whether ordained, consecrated, or set apart in some other special way – is quietly and faithfully serving God and neighbor? Who is the unsung hero or heroine providing a model of true excellence in ministry? Join your sisters and brothers in Christ for this festive evening to honor our nominees together. Nominations now being accepted.

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Honoring Excellence in Ministry: Virgie M. Binford


Virgie Binford was recognized for her Excellence in Ministry by her church, All Souls Presbyterian. Dr. Binford has embodied excellence in ministry for her entire adult life, in church, school, and community. With both a BA and MA in Elementary Education from Virginia State University, she went on to focus on Early …

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Honoring Excellence in Ministry: 2012

The Resource Center Presents 

Celebrating Excellence

An Evening to Honor Excellence in Ministry in Our Churches

Nominate an individual from your church by downloading and completing the Nomination Form.  Make your reservations to join your sisters and brothers in Christ at the …

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