July 2006 - Word&Way

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor The year 1896 was memorable for several reasons: • John Philip Sousa wrote "Stars and Stripes Forever." • Yosemite became a national park. • Motion pictures premiered, and the first movie theater in America opened, charging 10 cents to

2006 Archives

Baptist universities offer leadership training

July 27, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

The four Baptist colleges in Missouri offer several opportunities for growth as a church leader. William Jewell College William Jewell College in Liberty offers opportunities for adults through its Tucker Leadership Lab. The college offers team training in leadership and teamwork. It also provides workshops

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Eleven hurt in FBC Savannah mission trip accident

July 27, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

Savannah — Eleven members of First Baptist Church, Savannah, were injured — one seriously — in a one-vehicle accident near Rock Port on July 14.The accident occurred on Interstate 29 as church members headed to a mission experience in Omaha, Neb. According to the Missouri

2006 Archives

Olmsted helps church transition to successor

July 27, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown, Word&Way Associate EditorMichael Olmsted has approached retirement in the same way he approaches most important decisions in life — with faith and a plan.And when he steps out of the pulpit at University Heights Baptist Church on July 30, the unique plan

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Judge to hear arguments on amended lawsuit Aug. 7

July 27, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

Jefferson City — A hearing has been set for arguments on a fourth amended version of the current lawsuit between the Missouri Baptist Convention and five formerly affiliated agencies.MBC attorneys presented a fourth amended petition at the request of Cole County Circuit Court Judge Thomas

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Judge rules in Windermere’s favor

July 19, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown, Word&Way Associate EditorJefferson City — Windermere Baptist Conference Center has been cleared of a contempt of court charge stemming from timber cutting near its facilities.On July 14, Cole County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Brown overruled a motion by the Missouri Baptist Convention

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The house-church explosion

July 13, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor The Barna Group has released a report that suggests an astonishing level of participation in house churches in America. In interviews with 5,000 adults nationwide over the course of a year, Barna concluded 20 million adults attend services in home

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No Windermere decision filed yet

July 13, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown, Word&Way Associate EditorJefferson City — Windermere Baptist Conference Center still could face a possible contempt of court citation stemming from a June 1 court order prohibiting sale of timber on current or formerly owned property.On July 6, Cole County Cir-cuit Court Judge

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Richardson obeys by giving kidney

July 13, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown, Word&Way Associate Editor"We are all here to help one another in some form. For some people, it is to be a missionary. For some people, that is to be a soldier," Peggy Richardson said. God asked the associate Circuit Court judge for

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BGCM new member of BWA

July 13, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

Mexico City — The Baptist General Convention of Missouri has been accepted as a member of the Baptist World Alliance. BWA leaders approved the BGCM's application at a meeting in Mexico City July 3-7.The Missouri convention, with 125 member churches, joins the Baptist General Convention

Word&Way turns 110 — and 140

Baptist universities offer leadership training

Eleven hurt in FBC Savannah mission trip accident

Olmsted helps church transition to successor

Judge to hear arguments on amended lawsuit Aug. 7

Judge rules in Windermere’s favor

The house-church explosion

No Windermere decision filed yet

Richardson obeys by giving kidney

BGCM new member of BWA

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