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By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor When the going gets tough, Christians get busy. It is in the nature of believers to reach out and be useful whenever and wherever they see a need. And Baptists have certainly discovered that human need — and heartfelt response

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Judge orders mediation for MBC, university

August 8, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown, Word&Way Associate EditorJefferson City — The Missouri Baptist Convention and Missouri Baptist University must sit down and discuss possible solutions to the ongoing legal battle between the two. Cole County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Brown sustained the university's motion for mediation after

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MBU requests mediation in ongoing legal battle

August 3, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

Jefferson City — As the legal battle against it reaches the four-year mark, Missouri Baptist University will ask the court to intervene to help the parties reach a voluntary solution.MBU has filed a motion to ask Cole County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Brown to appoint

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Baptist universities offer leadership training

July 27, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

The four Baptist colleges in Missouri offer several opportunities for growth as a church leader. William Jewell College William Jewell College in Liberty offers opportunities for adults through its Tucker Leadership Lab. The college offers team training in leadership and teamwork. It also provides workshops

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Judge to hear arguments on amended lawsuit Aug. 7

July 27, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

Jefferson City — A hearing has been set for arguments on a fourth amended version of the current lawsuit between the Missouri Baptist Convention and five formerly affiliated agencies.MBC attorneys presented a fourth amended petition at the request of Cole County Circuit Court Judge Thomas

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Word&Way turns 110 — and 140

July 27, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor The year 1896 was memorable for several reasons: • John Philip Sousa wrote "Stars and Stripes Forever." • Yosemite became a national park. • Motion pictures premiered, and the first movie theater in America opened, charging 10 cents to

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Olmsted helps church transition to successor

July 27, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown, Word&Way Associate EditorMichael Olmsted has approached retirement in the same way he approaches most important decisions in life — with faith and a plan.And when he steps out of the pulpit at University Heights Baptist Church on July 30, the unique plan

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Eleven hurt in FBC Savannah mission trip accident

July 27, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

Savannah — Eleven members of First Baptist Church, Savannah, were injured — one seriously — in a one-vehicle accident near Rock Port on July 14.The accident occurred on Interstate 29 as church members headed to a mission experience in Omaha, Neb. According to the Missouri

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Judge rules in Windermere’s favor

July 19, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown, Word&Way Associate EditorJefferson City — Windermere Baptist Conference Center has been cleared of a contempt of court charge stemming from timber cutting near its facilities.On July 14, Cole County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Brown overruled a motion by the Missouri Baptist Convention

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Avoid financial mismanagement traps

July 13, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

By Mark LittletonMany temptations lurk for those who handle the money in churches. "I have heard of horrible stories of people in churches getting their hands into the money and stealing from the church," Brad Dixon, a Missouri Baptist Foundation regional vice president said. "It

Dangerous Dogma

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…

Baptists at their best

Judge orders mediation for MBC, university

MBU requests mediation in ongoing legal battle

Baptist universities offer leadership training

Judge to hear arguments on amended lawsuit Aug. 7

Word&Way turns 110 — and 140

Olmsted helps church transition to successor

Eleven hurt in FBC Savannah mission trip accident

Judge rules in Windermere’s favor

Avoid financial mismanagement traps

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