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First Baptist Church Celebrates 151 Years of Historic Bell
Royal Examiner: First Baptist Church of Front Royal marked the 151st anniversary of its historic 1875 bell, celebrating its restored voice, its journey from Crescent Street, and a renewed tradition of children ringing it before and after worship. Read More
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From Passing Communion To Taking It
Raised to observe but never partake, I reflect on how faith, scripture, and experience reshaped my understanding of Communion. What once felt distant now feels personal; an invitation not just to remember, but to participate—and finally take part. Read More
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Church of the Open Road: Ordained Minister
I’ve added another “Ordained Minister” credential to my collection. Through the Church of the Open Road, I’ve adopted a structured, six-step roadmap to ensure that my foray into ministerial authority is as legally sound as it is meaningful. Read More
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Universal Ministries: Selected, Appointed, Empowered, and Ordained Minister
In November 2025, I was formally ordained as a Minister through Universal Ministries. Equipped with official credentials and diverse ceremony scripts—ranging from brief vows to contemporary blessings—I am now empowered to officiate marriages and support my community during life’s most sacred milestones. Read More
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A New Way to Serve: Finding My Place in the Tech Booth
One week after joining First Baptist, I found myself behind the soundboard. Swapping flight simulators for a 32-channel mixer, I discovered that technical skills can be a powerful way to serve a congregation in real-time. Read More
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Discordianism: Popehood
According to the Principia Discordia, you were born a Pope—you just didn’t have the paperwork to prove it. On November 17, 2025, I finally printed my credentials, embracing a faith where every human is their own highest authority. Read More
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A Place to Take Root: Joining First Baptist Church
On November 16, 2025, a quiet search for community led me to the front of First Baptist Church. It wasn’t a dramatic scene, but a simple, peaceful moment of joining a congregation ready to walk beside me. Read More
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Christian Harvest Church: Ordained Minister
I received an ordination that arrived ready for work. From marriage certificates to a clergy parking pass and a USB drive of study materials, Christian Harvest Church provides the hardware for a hands-on ministry. Read More
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American Marriage Ministries: Ordained Minister
On November 9, 2025, I joined the ranks of American Marriage Ministries. AMM champions a modern, democratic ideal: that every couple should have the right to choose who marries them—whether that’s a lifelong friend or a local leader. Read More
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Christian Global Outreach Ministries: Ordained Minister
On November 9, 2025, I explored the intersection of faith and the digital age. Christian Global Outreach Ministries proves that the call to serve is global, even if Virginia’s recognition of that call remains strictly local. Read More