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By Vicki Brown, Word&Way News Writer Three unmarked graves and entry walls filled with photos are constant reminders of tragedy -- and of God's grace not only to endure it, but also to use it to minister to others. "I want to

2005 Archives

BGCM board okays ‘First Priority’ plan

March 8, 2005

author: Ken Satterfield

The Baptist General Convention of Missouri will take a team approach to ministry in 2005-2006, if messengers to its annual meeting approve its strategy plan. The BGCM board of directors unveiled the results of their planning process at the conclusion of a retreat March 4-5

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Power in your blood

February 28, 2005

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor Residents of Columbia mourned the death of a young police officer -- Molly Bowden -- earlier this month. She was fired on during a traffic stop on Jan. 10 by a gunman who later took his own life. She

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What has happened to the Missouri Baptist Convention?

February 28, 2005

author: Ken Satterfield

What has happened to the Missouri Baptist Convention?Bob PerryI get that question often from family, friends and folks in the churches. Some of them know that I was active in the Missouri Baptist Convention during parts of three decades in the '60s, '70s, and '80s.

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Wanted: racial reconcilers

February 10, 2005

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor Among many Christian groups, Sunday, Feb. 13, is Racial Reconciliation Sunday. The name of the day suggests that this is not a day of celebration but a "work day" of sorts. Many have made progress in the area of racial

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Ferguson widow ministers to others in pain

February 10, 2005

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb, Word&Way EditorSpringfield -- The widow of a prominent Southern Baptist pastor gave insights into her own pain and into ministering with those experiencing pain in a message to the State Evangelism Conference Jan. 24-25 at Second Baptist Church, Springfield.Kathy Ferguson's husband, Rick,

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Voters nix justice center, Baptist Building purchase

February 9, 2005

author: Ken Satterfield

Voters vote 3-1 against sales tax Jefferson City - The Baptist Building in Jefferson City is for sale once again after Cole County voters gave a resounding "no" to a sales tax increase to fund a new justice center on Feb. 8. The Missouri Baptist

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Thomas, Mercer, Schlup retire from MBC

February 4, 2005

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown, Word&Way News WriterWhen three Missouri Baptist Convention employees retired from their posts at the end of last year, they took a wealth of experience and commitment with them. Larry Thomas, Ken Mercer and Helen Schlup each said they were grateful God had

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Missouri couple finds missions niche

January 28, 2005

author: Ken Satterfield

By Carla Wynn, CBF Communications Columbia — As community developers committed to easing rural poverty's toll, Don and Doris Littrell of Columbia think partnering with impoverished people empowers them. As coordinator of Partners in Hope, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship's rural poverty initiative, Tom Prevost thinks

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New governor sees faith as key

January 28, 2005

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb, Word&Way EditorJefferson City — Missouri's new governor says faith was an important part of his life as a youngster, but he has sought to make it an even more important part as an adult in public service."I was like a lot of

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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…

Sons’ deaths lead to ministry to others

BGCM board okays ‘First Priority’ plan

Power in your blood

What has happened to the Missouri Baptist Convention?

Wanted: racial reconcilers

Ferguson widow ministers to others in pain

Voters nix justice center, Baptist Building purchase

Thomas, Mercer, Schlup retire from MBC

Missouri couple finds missions niche

New governor sees faith as key

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