Banner Christian School

Banner Christian School is a mixed-gender, inter-denominational Christian School. The idea of Banner Christian School started with families in the Richmond area that wanted a Christian-based school that was not affiliated with a church. The result was Banner Christian School, which opened its doors to 77 students in August, 2003. Currently Banner meets at Bethany Place Baptist Church. With the growth that the school has experienced, plans are in the works to construct its own building. Banner is Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) accredited. Students are given standardized testing; such as Stanford, and they score in the top twenty percent nationally on these standardized tests. The school also provides programs for learning-disabled students. For parents who work late, there is an after-school care program. Banner Christian currently enrolls approximately two hundred students.

Banner’s founders developed the following mission statement: “ Banner Christian School is a K4-12 program that is consistent with the Word of God. Considering paramount every child’s academic, emotional, physical, social and spiritual needs, Banner Christian School is dedicated to developing and educating the whole person to the glory of God.” Along with the mission statement the school cites this biblical verse: “For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11).

Banner promote four basic core values: Discipline, Scholarship, Stewardship, and Fellowship. These four core values are utilized when admitting students into the school and guide the teachers and students in their day-to-day activities. In order for a student to be admitted, a family must have one parent who is a practicing Christian. If a student is under six years of age, the parent must write their statement of faith. If the student is older than six, he/she must write his/her own testimony. This requirement helps Banner maintain its core values.

The school provides classes for grades K4-12. Within the Banner School there are three divisions, each with its own principal: lower (K4-5 th), middle (6 th-8 th), and upper (9 th-12 th). Students in all of the divisions the same school uniform, which consists of polo tops and pants or a kilt. The tops may be blue, green, or white and pants may be khaki or navy. The school supports an online store from which uniforms, active wear, backpacks, gifts, clothes for toddlers and infants may be purchased.

Since Banner is a Bible-based school, students regularly participate in praise and worship times. The lower school holds chapel every Wednesday, and the upper school holds Christian Life Center, which is a time when the students examine real world issues through the Bible. For example, what does the Bible say about stem-cell research or abortion. Along with faith-based activities, Banner supports a variety of programs aimed at academic achievement. One is called “book buddies,” through which the upper-school students read and tutor lower-school students, and there is a school wide spelling-bee. Every student must take Spanish during their academic career, and sign language is offered in the upper school, as well. Banner offers many after school activities. Students have the option of being involved in soccer, baseball, basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, art club, and Discovery.

Banner Christian School
1501 South Providence Road
Richmond, VA 23236
(804)-276-5200

Sources:
Banner Christian School website
Head of Banner Christian Counseling Department
Head of Banner Christian School

Profile prepared by Jaclyn Allen
February, 2009

Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond

In order to train ministers to the standards of the Baptist General Association of Virginia, the Southern Baptist Alliance conducted studies to review the need for this level of theological education and participated in interviews with universities to establish the possibility for a divinity school and housing. After these deliberations, it was decided developing a Baptist school was the best option. The Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond (BTSR) was founded in 1989. The seminary’s first classes began in September 1991 with 32 students. Currently around 300 applicants are accepted annually. Students are quite diverse, with the majority of enrolled students between 22 and 54. There are 15 full-time faculty. The Baptist Theological Seminary fully accredited by the Association of Theological Schools. The seminary is affiliated with the Union Theological Seminary, which also includes the Union Presbyterian School of Christian Education.

Baptist Theological Seminary offers two degree paths, Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry. Master of Divinity has options for a concentration in Social Work and Pastoral Care, Christian Education, or Church Music. The Doctor of Ministry is an advanced professional degree program that accepts twelve students a year to engage in advanced electives, directed studies and field-based learning. Baptist Theological Seminary’s School of Christian Ministry also offers non-credit continuing education designed for practicing ministers at any point in their calling. Offers include Advanced the Congregational Leadership Certificate Program, designed for those early in their theological education; Starting Right, created for new graduates transitioning into ministry; and the Life-long Theological Education, for experienced clergy. Further, the Online Connection Program allows congregations the ability to expand their educational and training needs. The Pastoral Leadership Program expands ministers’ congregational leadership skills, and the Sabbatical Leave Program supports experienced clergy who are looking for renewed vigor in their ministry. Online classes are offered for the Master of Divinity degree and some continuing education courses.

The seminary also offers student housing; access to the William Smith Morton Library, bookstore, and cafeteria at Union Presbyterian School of Christian Education adjacent to the Baptist Theological Seminary; optional participation in extracurricular activities; job placement services; child care services; and worship. Upon admission, students automatically become members of the Student Government Association (SGA), which represents them in matters concerning the seminary community.

A program unique to Baptist Theological Seminary is its Mission Immersion Experience. Students enrolled in this program gain practical missionary experience internationally. Activities in the experience are developed specifically by region and adapted to incorporate the needs of the host institution and personnel. Trips occur twice a year, during the January and May terms. Previous travel destinations have included Brazil, Kenya, Cuba, Costa Rica, Spain, Italy, Cuba and the former Yugoslavia.

Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond
3400 Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 355-8135

Sources:
www.btsr.edu

Profile prepared by Whitney Shank
January, 2007

Barky’s Spiritual Store

Barky’s Spiritual Store has been located in Richmond since 1954. The store was established by Barksdale Haggins, nicknamed Barky, who continues as its current owner. Haggins recognized a demand for spiritual music in the Richmond area and decided to establish a store that specialized in Gospel Music. Barky’s location has changed several times since 1954. It was located on First Street for 15 years, but a larger location was needed due to the growth in popularity of Gospel Music. Barky’s subsequently relocated to a larger facility on East Broad Street . An unexplained fire forced Barky’s to move several blocks to its current location on East Broad Street .

Barky’s specializes in Gospel Music but offers many other Christian products. In addition to Gospel Music CD’s, audio tapes, DVD’s, and VHS tapes, the store also stocks robes, books, sheet music, lesson plans for Bible study, church identification name tags, Bibles, Bible cases, cards, hats, pins, tambourines, and shirts. Barky’s also offers unique items such as phonograph needles and discontinued Gospel Music.

Barky’s Spiritual Store
18 East Broad Street
Richmond , VA 23219
(804)-643-1987

Profile prepared by Chris Ferguson
December, 2007

Bear Intuitions 

There are several hundred groups of indigenous people on the North American continent.  Some are grouped together as large extended families that are called tribes, and some are organized into larger groups that are referred to as nations. The Seminoles are part of the five nations in the southeastern portion of the United States. Ron Osceola, founder of Bear Intuitions is an Elder of the Seminole Nation. In June, 2005, Ron was ordained as an Elder of the Seminole Nation, which is recognized by the state of Virginia. As a result, Osceola is authorized to conduct marriages and funerals. He offers to officiate at wedding ceremonies for couples who may encounter difficulties in being married in conventional churches. In February, 2007, Osceola was “sealed” as a healer. Osceola is employed as an Institutional Safety Officer and works with troubled youth. 

Bear Intuitions constitutes Osceola’s attempt to employ ancient Native American solutions to modern day problems. The bear is Osceola’s totem animal, which is his “spirit guide.”  He states that he relies on the intuition of the “bears” energy to guide him in his daily activities.  He is constantly using the bear introspection to gather the lessons that are given to him daily. Osceola describes himself as spiritual rather than religious. In his opinion religion in its conventional forms is a system of control, one that is increasingly being rejected by contemporary individuals. He describes his spirituality as “Earth based with a twist,” which means that he sees everything around him as sacred. From his perspective, cutting down a tree or breaking a rock is harmful to the earth. Because most people do these things, Osceola will pray and ask permission to do the work because he wants to maintain the energy that tree or rock was producing. In

Osceola’s view, God is that which holds all things together. He envisions God as in everything and doing all, knowing all, and in charge of all. Osceola regards the Universe and all that is in it as energy in many forms.  In his role as a healer, Osceola attempts to help individuals raise their body’s energy to the threshold point where the body can spontaneously heal itself. As he puts it, “I truly believe that healing is a natural part of our body and that we all have the ability to heal whatever is wrong, although sometimes out natural energy level may fall to a point where we need a bit of help.” Osceola uses a form of energetic healing called Quantum Touch, which is an energy healing modality that applies the principles of resonance and entrainment to facilitate healing. Practitioners learn to focus and amplify life-force energy, which is known as “chi” in Chinese, by combining various breathing and body awareness exercises. Life-force energy affects matter on the quantum, subatomic level and works its way up through atoms, molecules, cells, tissues, and structure.

Osceola reports that he has found a relationship between the energy centers of bodies, referred to as chakras, and the seasons of the year. The word chakra is from the Sanskrit meaning “wheels,” and these energy centers appear as wheels, according to Osceola, if one is looking straight at another person. He has developed a way to chart someone’s energy levels by using a seasonal calendar. Because each season means something particular and individual, practitioners can direct their energy path by understanding what it is they should be doing at an particular time in the year. Each season has something special to offer and when people follow this natural occurring cycle, energy is directed positively and completely cycles through our bodies normally. When someone feels distress, their energy is not flowing smoothly from one chakra to the next. Osceola describes his healing procedure as taking energy from Mother Nature and streaming it into a person to rejuvenate and heal them. The first season is Spring Equinox which encompasses the first chakra (the Sacral) and the second chakra (the Root).  Summer solstice encompasses the third chakra (the Solar Plexus) and the fourth chakra (the Heart).  Fall Equinox encompasses the fifth chakra (the Throat) and the sixth chakra (the Third Eye). The last season is winter solstice and this encompasses the seventh chakra (the Crown, which contains one’s Aura). 

Sweat lodges are another mode of healing that Osceola employs. The Sweat Lodge ceremony is an ancient purification ritual that cleanses the body, mind, and spirit of physical impurities and negative emotions. Osceola has actively participated in sweat lodges since he was fourteen years old. He has been trained over a number of years by various Elders from the Seminole, Cherokee, Crow, and Lakota traditions, which has given him a wide range of experience with traditional sweat lodge ceremonies.  

Bear Intuitions functions primarily through Osceola’s website. The website provides information about workshops, weddings, local Native American ceremonies, and Thought Exploration.

Bear Intuitions
http://bearintuitions.bravehost.com/index.html

Sources:
Ron Osceola, founder of Bear Intuitions
Bear Intuitions website

Profile prepared by Kim O’Connor
May, 2008

Benedictine High School

Benedictine High School is an all boys academy that teaches ninth through twelfth grades. The school is located on North Sheppard Street in the heart of Richmond’s museum district. The school is associated with St. Benedict’s Church and is located at Hanover and North Sheppard Streets, which is where mass for the high school is held monthly. The school was founded by Benedictine monks from Belmont Abbey in North Carolina in 1911 and originally was named Benedictine College. The motto of the order of St. Benedict is –That in all things, God must be glorified.  This motto reflects the attitudes and beliefs the faculty hopes to embody in their students and they glorify God by placing him at the center of all they are and all they do. 

The founders wanted to establish a learning community for high school boys and adopted a military academy model, which is consistent with the monastic lifestyle based on order, discipline, and obedience. The school describes its objectives as fostering a life of virtue, nourishing a love of truth, and promoting a healthy lifestyle. A quote painted on the walls of the school office states that “The mission of Benedictine High School is to help our cadets develop morally, academically, physically, and spiritually so that they are ready to succeed as adults in college and in life.” The school seeks to promote Catholic values, leadership, academic excellence, and service. As a Catholic school, Benedictine teaches students to exemplify the values of their faith that will guide them through their lives. As an academic school, the goal is to prepare graduates for study at a four year institution of higher education and to encourage camaraderie and loyalty. As a military school, students are taught leadership skills, discipline, and teamwork. 

Benedictine High School is Richmond’s only Catholic, military boys’ school.  The leadership program is grounded in the Army JROTC curriculum, and the students first learn how to follow and then how to lead. Benedictine offers a traditional high school curriculum with an atmosphere that promotes a strong emphasis on moral values and theological education. There are 33 faculty members. Classes begin early in the morning and run through mid-afternoon. The students are required to take four years of theology and are given options of different religious classes their senior year. Also, four teachers teach all the theology courses for the seniors and swap classes throughout the year to keep the pupils interested and alert. Each student is also required to complete four community service hours every nine weeks.  Benedictine High School admits qualified students without regard to race, color, ethnic background, national origin or religion.

A mass is held monthly at St. Benedict’s Church and also held for special events such as graduations and school dances. Students participate in the mass by offering most of the readings and singing in the choir. Each day a designated student is in charge of the morning announcements and recites a prayer selected from prayers such as Signum Crucis (Sign of the Cross), Doxologia Minor (Glory Be), The Hail Mary, The Lords Prayer, and I Confess. Students are highly encouraged to pray before each class.  Students in foreign languages classes are also taught prayers in those languages and are encouraged to use them. There is a chapel in the basement of the school where a priest is generally available for prayer and confession. Other religious activities include a gathering of the student body and staff for a Liturgy of the Word prayer service annually before Thanksgiving and Christmas recess. Prior to the Easter recess the students perform a live version of The Stations of The Cross for the entire school. 

Benedictine High School
304 North Sheppard Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804)-342-1300

Sources:
Benedicting High School website
Head of the Benedictine Theology Department

Profile prepared by Kim O’Connor
March, 2008

Established in 1977, the Beth Ahabah Museum and Archives has been preserving the history and culture of the Jewish community in Richmond for thirty years. Located in the historic Fan District, the museum resides in an early twentieth century house adjacent to the Beth Ahabah Synagogue’s sanctuary. The museum staff reports that they have over 1500 visitors annually and receive inquiries about the collection from around the world.

The museum is closely linked to the Beth Ahabah synagogue, and many of its artifacts come from the synagogue’s congregation. However, many interesting artifacts that chronicle the past of the Jewish community worldwide may also be found in the museum. One example is the cornerstone of a German synagogue that was burned during Kristallnacht. Other items highlight the rich history of Richmond’s Jewish community. A letter by George Washington addressed to several early Hebrew congregations in the United States, including Richmond, is only one of the many historical documents that trace the Jewish community in Richmond and Virginia back four hundred years.

Along with specific artifacts, the museum regularly rotates exhibits that highlight certain sets of artifacts, and explore particular aspects of the Hebrew community. Some of the notable exhibits the museum has hosted are: “Commonwealth and Community: The Jewish Experience in Virginia;” “Minding the Store: Richmond’s Jewish Merchants;” and “Answering the Call: Prayer, Patriotism, Serviceand Sacrifice.”

A substantial set of archives is also part of the museum. These archives contain such items as handwritten genealogical charts, records of the Hebrew Cemetery, sermons from Beth Ahabah’s rabbis, and many photographs, ranging from personal family pictures to photos chronicling the Civil War and World War II. According to the museum, these archives are open to all those researching Richmond and Southern Jewish history or genealogy.

The museum is open to the public for several hours daily, Sunday through Thursday. Guided tours are available. While the museum charges no admission fee, there is a suggested donation for groups touring the museum.

Beth Ahabah Museum and Archives
1109 West Franklin Street
Richmond, VA
(804)-353-2668

Sources:

Profile prepared by Aubin Richards
October, 2007

Beth Sholom Lifecare Community
(Videoofa seniors’ class at Beth Sholom)

Beth Sholom Lifecare Community was formed in 1945 by a small group of benevolent Richmond leaders . The Beth Sholom Home was the first Jewish home for the elderly in the state of Virginia . When it was constructed in 1945, it was located in the Fan District; in 1955 the community moved to western Henrico County . It is now located at Gayton Road and John Rolfe Parkway in western Henrico County . The Beth Sholom Lifecare Community has been growing steadily in size and reputation since it was established.

The entire facility is organized around the Jewish tradition. It provides strictly kosher food, but the residents have the option of eating elsewhere or having non-kosher food brought to them. All residents must eat it in their rooms or in the dining area, but those who do not eat kosher food are not allowed use any plates or silverware used for kosher food. The community celebrates all of the Jewish holidays and provides special holiday foods. The facility also has a rabbi/chaplain on site for religious or spiritual guidance. For non-Jewish residents, Christian chaplains are made available. The rabbi/chaplain also conducts memorial services for families that have lost a loved one living at Beth Sholom, teaches classes about music and heritage, provides hospice counseling, and conducts memorial remembrances. The community at Beth Sholom is extremely family oriented.

There are three separate facilities that offer different services. The Beth Sholom Home, which is the original home built in 1945 and the largest facility, offers private rooms, kosher meals, daily housekeeping, and qualified staff. The 116 units in the Beth Sholom Home are divided into four units, three units are dedicated to long-term care. Two units are specialized facilities providing care for Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients, and one unit cares for patients who have gone through a severe illness or injury that requires therapeutic services. The Alzheimer’s and Dementia units attempt to improve the quality of the patients’ lives by organizing special day programs that create an active atmosphere for both patients and visiting family and friends. The goal is to allow patients to gain or build their confidence and as much independence as possible. The home offers other services, such as Chaplain services, social events, beauty/barber salon, campus transportation, and rehabilitation services.

Beth Sholom Woods was built in 1981 for adults over the age of fifty five and adults with a physical disability. This facility consists of one-bedroom apartments and offers Kosher weekday dinners. Only forty percent of the residents at Beth Sholom Woods are Jewish. The Woods is oriented toward people who have a lower income and can apply for government assistance. If the patient is eligible for the aid, as determined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, they are required to contribute thirty percent of their income for housing costs. Beth Sholom Woods also houses the outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic.

The Beth Sholom Gardens , which opened in November of 2000, is the newest and most stylish addition to the Beth Sholom Lifecare Community, It offers an independent living facility as well as providing an Outpatient Rehabilitation Therapy Clinic. The Gardens has 60 units, consisting of studio apartments, one bedroom suites, and companion suites for couples. Twelve of these apartments, called Memory Suites, are reserved for people who suffer from Alzheimer’s or dementia and are located on the Memory Lane . Residents of Beth Sholom Gardens are ninety percent Jewish. Services offered include emergency call systems in every room; an a ssisted living bathing center with whirlpool tub and exam room; a rooftop patio; a grandchildrens’ playroom; library and TV areas; an activities center for music, arts and crafts, a campus chaplain who provides spiritual services, and a private dining room.

Addresses:

Beth Sholom Home
1600 John Rolfe Parkway
Richmond , VA 23238

Beth Sholom Woods
2027 Lauderdale Drive
Richmond , VA 23238

Beth Sholom Gardens
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Assisted Living Center
2001 Lauderdale Drive
Richmond , VA 23238

Beth Sholom Rehabilitation Clinic
2027 Lauderdale Drive
Richmond , VA 23238

Sources:
Beth Sholom campus chaplain
Beth Sholom pamphlets
Beth Sholom website

Profile prepared by Sarah Chumney
February, 2008

This video is of residents engaged in making pottery gifts
for loved ones at Beth Sholom Lifecare

Bethany Christian Services

Bethany Christian Services began in 1944 as the fulfillment of a dream shared by two young women, Marguerite Bonnema and Mary DeBoer, who wanted to establish a Christian residence for homeless children. With the assistance of businessman Andrew VanderVeer, they established the Bethany Home . Their humble ministry has grown into an international team of nearly nine hundred dedicated professionals actively ministering to children and families. For more than sixty years, Bethany has set as its goal responding with compassion, integrity, and commitment to the needs of children and families. Today, the children who found shelter in the Bethany Home are grandparents, making the impact of Bethany Christian Services multi-generational.

Headquartered in Grand Rapids , Michigan , Bethany is a not-for-profit, pro-life, Christian adoption and family services agency. Bethany ‘s support comes through reimbursement for services and from gifts received from individuals, churches, corporations, and foundations that share Bethany ‘s commitment to improving the lives of children and families. With over 75 locations nationwide and international ministries in 15 other countries, Bethany touches the lives of more than 30,000 people each year.

The agency adheres to the following principles: Bethany will serve children and families, regardless of their cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds; Bethany will expand the knowledge of its board members, staff, and clients regarding cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity; Bethany will recruit board members and hire staff who affirm the value and equality of individuals from all cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds; Bethany will be culturally and racially diverse and sensitive in all its forms of communication, both internal and external. Bethany employs a Nationwide Network of Experienced Adoption Professionals.

A foundational principle of Bethany Christian Services is that ethnic and cultural diversity is taught and commanded by God and that Christians have a responsibility to reach out to each other across racial, cultural, and ethnic boundaries in order to further His kingdom. On this basis, the organization believes that cultural diversity and cultural competence within their staff and boards are strengths that protect children, empower individuals to grow, and help Bethany achieve excellence.

Bethany is widely known as an adoption agency, but its Christian care program extends to people struggling with unplanned pregnancies, infertility, and a multitude of other challenges. It is estimated that 400,000 human embryos are currently in cryopreservation in the United States . When the genetic parents decide that their family is complete and embryos are still available, they are faced with a dilemma: donating their embryos to research, thawing them and letting them die, or donating them to a couple that is unable to conceive. Many believe that embryo donation and adoption is the most life-honoring solution to this difficult choice. Bethany Christian Services has the resources and the technology available to help couples donate their embryos to a family in need.

For those couples facing unplanned pregnancies, Bethany advocates considering the option of offering infants for adoption by infertile couples. Bethany ‘s c omprehensive, professional birthparent counseling is designed to assure both adoptive families and birthparents that the adoption plan, determined by the birthparents, is the best decision for the child’s future. Birthparents’ rights are fully discussed in advance of the release of parental rights. The intent is that birthparents and adoptive parents experience peace of mind knowing that Bethany ‘s professional staff has facilitated an adoption plan that meets both their desires. Bethany ‘s staff is available after the placement to provide c ontinued s ervices for birthparents. Bethany works with families to address the l egal details and regulations that apply to their adoptions. Bethany ‘s a doptive parent orientation, education, and family assessment are structured to give families confidence in their ability to parent an adopted child.

Bethany Christian Services
5001 West Broad Street, Suite 140
Richmond , VA 23230
(804)-360-0466

Sources:
Organization website
Bethany Christian Services staff members

Profiled prepared by Shenika Smith
November, 2007

C28 Christian Clothing Store
(Videoof c28 Philosophy)

C28 stands for Colossians 2:8 in the Bible, “ Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.” This is the origin of the store’s motto “ Not Of This World (NOTW), and “ It is all about Jesus.” Aurelio F. Barreto III is the founder and CEO of C28. His testimony is that he was a very successful businessman and chasing the worldly items and he had everything in the world, but still was not happy. He reports that he prayed every night but did not have a personal relationship with Jesus. In the spring of 1998, he states that he turned his life completely around, realized that he was a sinner, and acknowledged that he needed Jesus. He then repented and asked Jesus to come into his life as his Lord and Savior.

Since God had become the center of his life, Barreto states that he began to ask God to use him for his glory and kingdom. Barreto reports that he began to feel the love of Jesus in his life and the emptiness that he once had experienced is now gone because he was baptized and found new faith. After visiting a store called “Christian Headshop” in the winter of 1999, he says that he realized what God wanted him to do with his gift and talents. He was to make a Christian retail store; unlike others, this one was going to be for the youth. He started praying about a name for the store and after a lot of prayer decided on C28 (Colossians 2:8, “not about this world but all about Christ”) because it shows the world God. In the spring of 2001, the first C28 opened in a mall in California. Aurelio wanted to get a store in the mall because he knew he could reach large numbers of people with the gospel that way. There now are eight stores and 3 franchises NOTW, Canvas Threads Christian Clothing, and C28.com) across the United States. C28 also sponsors an outreach ministry that sponsors Christian concerts, public speaking, and prayer to spread the gospel of Jesus. The C28 website contains reports of transformed lives that have resulted from this ministry.

The C28 store at the Short Pump Town Center was established in May 2008 after research by one of the investor’s sons, who was saved. He thought that this West Coast store would also do well on the East Coast. Further, Short Pump Town Center’s management consulted with their sister mall’s management in California where another C28 is located and welcomed C28 after receiving favorable reviews. What makes this store distinctive is that the staff does not see the customer as just buying a shirt but rather sees them as receiving the message that is on the shirt. The C28 store is filled with Christian shirts, pants, shoes that are decorated with the NOTW logo or “Jesus Freaks.” Accessories include all kinds of media, hats and stickers (“Praise Jesus and rejoice always” and “Jesus Saves”) that can be displayed in car windows to share the gospel. Employees are happy to pray for and with customers. Before customers leave, employees will ask, “Before you leave is there anything we can pray with you for today?” Patrons are invited to recite a sinner’s prayer (acknowledging being a sinner and in need of Jesus as Lord and Savior) there in the store and be saved.

Sources:
c28 store manager
c28 Facebook site
c28 website

Short Pump Town Center
11800 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23233
(804)-364-5370

Profile prepared by Erik Jones
September, 2009