Learning from the spirit of the Missouri Plan
Nearly 100 years after the end of the Missouri Plan of dual alignment, some Baptists today hope to see more of the spirit of Baptist cooperation. Jerry Cain, chancellor of Judson
Revive the spirit of the Missouri Plan
Given the circumstances of the time, the Missouri Plan was considered revolutionary. Leaders hoped it could become a model for Baptists in other states. Many hoped that
Missouri once offered unique model for Baptist cooperation
When the nation divided during the Civil War, Missouri found itself tugged in both directions as a ‘border state.’ In the war's aftermath, Baptists in
Being curious – about everything!
In nearly every other area of our lives, curiosity is highly valued. Where would the world of information technology be without curious college dropouts working in their
Thanks for the past 20 years as Word&Way editor
Word & Way trustees and staff took note of my 20th anniversary as editor with a drop-by reception at First Baptist Church in Jefferson City, Mo., March
Rev. Charles Stigers dies Feb. 28 at 98
Rev. Charles Chester Stigers, 98, died Feb. 28 at Kansas City Hospice House.
Our need for purpose (4-10-16 BSFL)
In 2002 Rick Warren captured the nonprofit hardcover market with The Purpose Driven Life. It was and is a guide to a 40-day spiritual journey to enable readers “to discover the answer to life’s most important question: What on earth am I here for?” and
A Temple for the Lord (4-10-16 Formations)
The building of Solomon's Temple, while impressive, is not the apex of the unfolding of God’s grace. Yet this is a very significant milestone in the ebb and flow of our spiritual history.
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