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Kansas City -- Delayed by injuries and surgeries by a few months, Billy Graham overcame frailty and a drizzling rain to launch his Heart of America Crusade Nov. 7-10 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Bundled in a sweater and overcoat on

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MBCH approves loan, elects trustees

October 15, 2004

author: Ken Satterfield

Bridgeton -- The Missouri Baptist Children's Home will borrow funds from its own foundation to cover construction costs of its new spiritual life center. MBCH trustees approved the proposal at their Oct. 12 session in Bridgeton. Board members initially approved establishing a line of

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Beyond Rhetoric Part 3 – Politics, control played roles in conflict

October 6, 2004

author: Ken Satterfield

Editor's Note: This article is the third in a seven-part series examining some aspects of the current conflict between the Missouri Baptist Convention and five related institutions. When trustees of the Missouri Baptist Foundation, Missouri Baptist University, The Baptist Home, Windermere Baptist Conference Center

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A message for Kansas City

October 6, 2004

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor Expectations are high for the Heart of America Billy Graham visit that begins Thursday, Oct. 7, and continues through Sunday afternoon at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. It has been nearly five years since Dr. Graham conducted an evangelistic

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Lee’s Summit youths honor terror victims

September 29, 2004

author: Ken Satterfield

By Jennifer Harris Ten young people from First Baptist Church in Lee's Summit teamed with youth minister Richard Caldwell to participate in an 11-On-11 Project on Saturday, Sept. 11. The team was part of a larger group of young people from 11 states who

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Beyond Rhetoric Part 2 – What role did theology play in MBC fracas?

September 29, 2004

author: Ken Satterfield

Editor's Note: This article is the second in a seven-part series examining some aspects of the current conflict between the Missouri Baptist Convention and five related institutions. What role, if any, has theology played in the continuing legal struggle between the Missouri Baptist Convention

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Woe is me! I’m a Christian

September 29, 2004

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor Have you noticed a burgeoning phenomena I refer to as "Woe is me! I'm a Christian" in some circles of believers across America? This phenomena plays itself out this way: "Society has a chip on its shoulder for

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Beyond Rhetoric Part 1: Overview – Legal conflict reflects several issues

September 22, 2004

author: Ken Satterfield

Editor's note: This is the introduction of a seven-part series in which Word&Way will examine aspects of the ongoing conflict between the Missouri Baptist Convention and five related institutions. "Everyone around here is kind of befuddled. I used to ask my pastor about what

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Baptist Bishops: Brothers keep preaching

September 22, 2004

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb, Word&Way Editor Delbert and Jack Bishop look serious enough, but mischievous smiles belie lifelong inclinations to slip in practical jokes whenever they get a chance. They have been active preachers for 51 and 50 years respectively, sometimes serving as pastors

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Shedding a little light on conflict

September 22, 2004

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor This week in Word&Way, we begin a series of articles to help our readers identify and clarify aspects of a conflict that has dragged on for years among Missouri Baptists (see Beyond Rhetoric). We know that projects like this have

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169. Grace Ji-Sun Kim on When God Became White

Grace Ji-Sun Kim, a professor of theology at Earlham School of Religion, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about her new book When God Became White: Dismantling Whiteness for a More Just Christianity. She also discusses issues of racism, patriarchy, and Christian Nationalism. She previously appeared on episode 145. She writes a Substack newsletter and…
168. Drew Strait on Strange Worship

Drew Strait, a New Testament professor at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his new book Strange Worship: Six Steps for Challenging Christian Nationalism. He also discusses issues of strategic nonviolence, empathy, and suspicion of state power. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that…
167. Bekah McNeel on This is Going to Hurt

Journalist and author Bekah McNeel talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about her new book This Is Going to Hurt: Following Jesus in a Divided America. She also discusses addressing issues of immigration, education, and guns. She previously appeared on episode 70. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that…
166. Michael Austin on American Christian Nationalism

Michael Austin, a philosophy professor at Eastern Kentucky University and Bonhoeffer Senior Fellow of the Miller Center for Interreligious Learning and Leadership of Hebrew College, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his new book American Christian Nationalism: Neither American nor Christian. He also discusses American values, teachings of Jesus, and the co-option of Dietrich…

8,600 decisions in Graham crusade

MBCH approves loan, elects trustees

Beyond Rhetoric Part 3 – Politics, control played roles in conflict

A message for Kansas City

Lee’s Summit youths honor terror victims

Beyond Rhetoric Part 2 – What role did theology play in MBC fracas?

Woe is me! I’m a Christian

Beyond Rhetoric Part 1: Overview – Legal conflict reflects several issues

Baptist Bishops: Brothers keep preaching

Shedding a little light on conflict

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