August 2005 - Word&Way

By Bill Webb, Word&Way Editor As summer comes to a close and transitions into fall, thoughts in most churches turn to budgets. To outsiders, a congregation's financial plan for the coming year may seem like little more than an exercise in juggling numbers, but

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Institutions appeal to state Supreme Court

August 25, 2005

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown, Word&Way News WriterCalling an appellate ruling "a dangerous and confusing precedent," five Missouri Baptist entities are seeking a Missouri Supreme Court review. In an order issued on Aug. 2, the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District turned down a motion

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Churches offer tips for reaching seniors

August 25, 2005

author: Ken Satterfield

How are Missouri Baptist churches reaching the senior population? Three churches talk about senior ministries and share tips they've found effective in outreach:Holmeswood Baptist, Kansas CityI recommend that churches looking for ways to reach senior adults pay attention to the divisions of senior-age groups. Many

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Court rules insurance carrier may have to pay some of MBC’s legal expenses

August 25, 2005

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown, Word&Way News WriterThe Missouri Baptist Convention's insurance carrier may have to cover at least some of the costs of legal action the MBC brought against five related institutions.Church Mutual Insurance Co. lost its bid to avoid covering any costs the convention incurred

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The joy is in the journey

August 10, 2005

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor A few weeks ago, during a few days of vacation time in the foothills of the Rockies, my family took a driving trip to the summit of a well-known peak. The whole trip, including lookout points and a stop to

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BWA 2005: Baptists celebrate despite terrorists and weather

August 10, 2005

author: Ken Satterfield

By Leland MayTwo women with explosives in their suitcases were arrested in Birmingham, England, on the first day of the Baptist World Alliance Centenary Congress.On Day Two, the hot humid air that had presided over London, for a few days preceding the congress spawned a

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Appeals court turns down agencies’ rehearing request

August 4, 2005

author: Ken Satterfield

In a single sentence, the Missouri Court of Appeals turned down a motion for a rehearing in the continuing legal struggle between the Missouri Baptist Convention and five related institutions.The order, issued on Aug. 2, overruled the motion for a rehearing and denied the agencies'

Budget for care of ministers

Institutions appeal to state Supreme Court

Churches offer tips for reaching seniors

Court rules insurance carrier may have to pay some of MBC’s legal expenses

The joy is in the journey

BWA 2005: Baptists celebrate despite terrorists and weather

Appeals court turns down agencies’ rehearing request

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