September 2007 - Word&Way

Robert Lee Cox Sr., 76, of Cape Girardeau, a trustee of Word&Way from 2001 to 2005, died Sept. 8 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Cox, who retired in 1991 after 27 years on staff at Southeast Missouri State University, was born

2007 Archives

Churches must plan ahead for technology

September 20, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown Word&Way Correspondent Before a church can launch into technological waters, members need to plan ahead. Some issues congregations should consider include philosophy, nature, building needs and staff. Philosophy A central question leaders must ask themselves before approaching their congregations

2007 Archives

Calling out ‘the called’

September 20, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb, Word&Way Editor Growing up, we referred to it as “the call,” God’s tapping on the shoulder of individuals to give their lives in vocational Christian service. It is a term that is not easily put into words, but it is an experience

2007 Archives

Missouri groups look for mission opportunities in China

September 20, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

By Jennifer Harris Word&Way News Writer Leaders representing The Baptist Home, Baptist General Convention of Missouri and the Missouri Baptist Foundation traveled with retired missionary Harlan Spurgeon to China Aug. 22 - Sept. 6. BGCM executive director Jim Hill, Foundation president James Smith and

2007 Archives

Retired pastor T.T. Crabtree dies

September 20, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

T.T. Crabtree, 83, the long-time pastor of First Baptist Church, Springfield, died Sept. 18 in Primrose Health Care Center in Springfield. He had been in declining health during the past few years. He was elected president of the Missouri Baptist Convention in 1981.

2007 Archives

Judge Callahan pushes back Windermere trial to Feb. 4

September 11, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown Word&Way Corrspondent JEFFERSON CITY — Windermere Baptist Conference Center will not face a trial this year in its continued legal battle with the Missouri Baptist Convention. At a hearing on Sept. 10, Cole County Circuit Court Judge Richard Callahan granted the center’s

2007 Archives

Shands bridged racial divide

September 5, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb, Word&Way Editor Norman Shands recounts an early experience in his ministry as an Atlanta pastor that illustrates two principles that guided him in the area of civil rights — stand by your convictions and don’t underestimate the value of dialogue. Today, Shands

2007 Archives

Missouri chaplain recalls price paid for recognizing God’s image in all people

September 5, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor CHILLICOTHE — When Norman Shands made a vow to God 65 years ago, he couldn’t have imagined that it would thrust him into the center of the civil rights movement in Atlanta. The vow

2007 Archives

Memorial, Jefferson City, women meet needs in Honduran village

September 5, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

By Jennifer Harris Word&Way News Writer A week in the mountains next to a beautiful waterfall may sound like a welcome retreat, but for the five women representing Memorial Baptist Church, Jefferson City, who recently traveled to Honduras, the trip was part

Cape layman Bob Cox dies Sept. 28

Churches must plan ahead for technology

Calling out ‘the called’

Missouri groups look for mission opportunities in China

Retired pastor T.T. Crabtree dies

Judge Callahan pushes back Windermere trial to Feb. 4

Shands bridged racial divide

Missouri chaplain recalls price paid for recognizing God’s image in all people

Memorial, Jefferson City, women meet needs in Honduran village

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