July 2005 - Word&Way

By Greg Warner Birmingham, England (ABP) -- An estimated 12,000 Baptist Christians from around the world celebrated a century of togetherness July 27, opening their five-day meeting in Birmingham, England, with vibrant music, vivid pageantry and stirring stories of faith.

2005 Archives

Texas, Va. become BWA members

July 29, 2005

author: Ken Satterfield

By Robert DildayBirmingham, England (ABP) -- Two state Baptist conventions became full-fledged members of the Baptist World Alliance following election by the BWA's General Council July 27.The Baptist General Convention of Texas and the Baptist General Association of Virginia join 211 other conventions and unions

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MBC approves 2006 budget, staff pay raises

July 29, 2005

author: Ken Satterfield

Hannibal â Missouri Baptist Convention Executive Board approved a $17.05 million 2006 Cooperative Program budget on July 12 to present to messengers to the MBC annual meeting this fall.Meeting at Hannibal-LaGrange College, Executive Board members approved setting aside 1 percent, approximately $170,500, of Cooperative Program

2005 Archives

Hunger-free communities

July 27, 2005

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor Bread for the World describes itself as a "nationwide Christian citizens movement seeking justice for the world's hungry people by lobbying our nation's decision makers." The organization of 54,000 members "seeks justice for hungry people by engaging in research and

2005 Archives

Timeline: Prepare early for college years

July 27, 2005

author: Ken Satterfield

As you prepare for college or help prepare your teen, here is a list of what should be happening when: End of eighth grade: * Look at courses offered in high school. If your high school offers college courses, make

2005 Archives

Kerr teaches herself Spanish to minister to community

July 27, 2005

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown, Word&Way News WriterYvonne Kerr will do anything in her power to fulfill her calling as a teacher -- including teaching herself a foreign language. Now that skill has opened ministry doors in Monett.Kerr taught at Wheaton Elementary School when the first Hispanic

2005 Archives

Lawsuit filed against Raytown church, former singles minister

July 27, 2005

author: Ken Satterfield

Independence -- A former church intern has filed a civil lawsuit against First Baptist Church, Raytown, its pastor and a former singles' minister, claiming sexual assault.The case, filed in the Independence office of the 16th Judicial Circuit Court, Jackson County, on June 28, lists six

2005 Archives

Good time to visit England

July 13, 2005

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor Last week's horrific bombings in London left the nation and the city shaken. The attacks reminded the world that terrorism continues among everyday people -- even in countries where security measures are carried out with a high degree of expertise.

2005 Archives

Former MBC president passes away

July 13, 2005

author: Ken Satterfield

Wallace E. "Wally" Jones, pastor emeritus of Fee Fee Baptist Church of Bridgeton and former Missouri Baptist Convention president, died July 8. Jones served as pastor of Fee Fee for more than 34 years -- from 1959 to 1994 -- and was MBC president 1985-86.

2005 Archives

National CBF takes several key actions

July 13, 2005

author: Ken Satterfield

Grapevine, Texas (ABP) -- The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship July 1 affirmed a long-awaited proposal for how the moderate group relates to its "partner" institutions and organizations - one of several key actions taken during the Fellowship's annual general assembly in Grapevine, Texas.The moderate Baptist group

BWA celebrates 100th anniversary

Texas, Va. become BWA members

MBC approves 2006 budget, staff pay raises

Hunger-free communities

Timeline: Prepare early for college years

Kerr teaches herself Spanish to minister to community

Lawsuit filed against Raytown church, former singles minister

Good time to visit England

Former MBC president passes away

National CBF takes several key actions

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