August 2008 - Word&Way

Cartoon: Lot's daughter misunderstands the class assignment

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Judge considers motions in Windermere case

August 26, 2008

By Vicki Brown Word&Way Correspondent CAMDENTON — A Camden County case against Windermere Baptist Conference Center will move forward despite an appeal filed in a related case. But Windermere and Missouri Baptist Convention leaders will have to wait for a ruling on several additional motions

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Columbia churches partner for missions blitz

August 20, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Jennifer Harris Word&Way News Writer Sixteen volunteers, ranging in age from 11 to 55, from Little Bonne Femme Baptist Church and Cornerstone Baptist Church in Columbia, partnered together to join the All Church Challenge 2008 in Helena, Ark., last month. The All Church Challenge

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Golden-Rule care for ministers

August 20, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor Usually by this time of year I have penned a few editorial thoughts about the necessity of churches providing generous support for pastors and other staff members. Here they are. These words are directed primarily to members of churches as

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Closing, sale of church gives others $5.4 million

August 19, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

ST. LOUIS — Des Peres Baptist Church in suburban St. Louis no longer exists as a church, but the now-defunct congregation’s legacy is creating fresh excitement. A dozen or more former members of the church, affiliated with American Baptist Churches

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Jim Smith lauded for 15 years at helm of Baptist Foundation

August 19, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor COLUMBIA — The Missouri Baptist Foundation board of directors feted their president of 15 years during a banquet held in conjunction with their regular meeting Aug. 4-5 at the Stoney Creek Inn in Columbia. James “Jim” Smith’s 15th anniversary with

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Sports Crusaders names Curless to succeed founder Bobby Shows

August 19, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

Randy Curless has been named executive director of Sports Crusaders, an international ministry founded and led by Bobby Shows, who retired from the post at the end of 2007. Since 2004, Curless, 50, of St. Charles, has been the sports evangelism ministry’s program coordinator. Curless’

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Youth and children still look for “cool” church design

August 19, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown Word&Way Correspondent Architects and construction professionals stay on top of the “cool” trends in church design, particularly for ministry to youth and children. Not surprisingly, technology still heads the list of “must-haves.” “The sky’s the limit,” noted John

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Focus on mission when making building changes

August 19, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown Word&Way Correspondent The church’s mission —what its members believe God wants to do through their congregation — should determine the shape and function of the church building, some professionals believe. “A [building] program has to be tied into

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Sunday School class projects sparks international ministry

August 19, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Robert Dilday Virginia Religious Herald FALLS CHURCH, Va.—An eye-opening visit by a Baptist Sunday School class to a Moscow hospital nearly 20 years ago sparked a project that today provides millions of dollars in medical supplies to almost 100 countries around the world.

Cartoon: Lot’s daughter misunderstands the class assignment

Judge considers motions in Windermere case

Columbia churches partner for missions blitz

Golden-Rule care for ministers

Closing, sale of church gives others $5.4 million

Jim Smith lauded for 15 years at helm of Baptist Foundation

Sports Crusaders names Curless to succeed founder Bobby Shows

Youth and children still look for “cool” church design

Focus on mission when making building changes

Sunday School class projects sparks international ministry

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