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By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor The Barna Group has released a report that suggests an astonishing level of participation in house churches in America. In interviews with 5,000 adults nationwide over the course of a year, Barna concluded 20 million adults attend services in home

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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

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BGCM new member of BWA

July 13, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

Mexico City — The Baptist General Convention of Missouri has been accepted as a member of the Baptist World Alliance. BWA leaders approved the BGCM's application at a meeting in Mexico City July 3-7.The Missouri convention, with 125 member churches, joins the Baptist General Convention

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Richardson obeys by giving kidney

July 13, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown, Word&Way Associate Editor"We are all here to help one another in some form. For some people, it is to be a missionary. For some people, that is to be a soldier," Peggy Richardson said. God asked the associate Circuit Court judge for

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Missouri CBFers hear updates in Atlanta

June 29, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown, Word&Way Associate EditorAtlanta — Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Missouri celebrated ministry and missions at its state meeting June 22.CBFMO met in conjunction with the national CBF General Assembly June 21-24 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. An estimated 90 Missourians

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New court date set to hear Windermere contempt charge

June 29, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

Jefferson City — Windermere Baptist Conference Center could face a contempt of court citation stemming a June 1 court order prohibiting sale of timber.Cole County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Brown heard arguments on a contempt motion filed by the Missouri Baptist Convention. The MBC contends

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Conspiracy charges dismissed against four entities

June 29, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown, Word&Way Associate EditorJefferson City — Cole County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Brown dismissed conspiracy charges filed by the Missouri Baptist Convention against four Baptist entities at a June 27 hearing in Jefferson City. However, the convention may appeal the ruling.In an order

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Gov. signs legislation to assist children

June 29, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

Springfield — Gov. Matt Blunt signed legislation June 12 to strengthen the state's commitment to a brighter future for some of Missouri's most vulnerable children."It is our responsibility to provide safe and nurturing environments for abused and neglected children," Blunt said. "The legislation I signed

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Missourians named to SBC boards

June 29, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

Greensboro, NC — Among Missourians elected to Southern Baptist Convention posts during the SBC annual meeting in Greensboro, N.C., June 13-14 were: • Donald L. Currence, First Baptist, Ozark, elected to the board of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. • Clarence N. Duke, First

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Surprises? At the SBC?

June 29, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor "Surprise" is not a word that one has come to expect at annual meetings of the Southern Baptist Convention. But the gathering June 13-14 in the Greensboro (N.C.) Coliseum produced a few unexpected moments. And the hall discussion likely revolved

The house-church explosion

Avoid financial mismanagement traps

BGCM new member of BWA

Richardson obeys by giving kidney

Missouri CBFers hear updates in Atlanta

New court date set to hear Windermere contempt charge

Conspiracy charges dismissed against four entities

Gov. signs legislation to assist children

Missourians named to SBC boards

Surprises? At the SBC?

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