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Robert Lee Cox Sr., 76, of Cape Girardeau, a trustee of Word&Way from 2001 to 2005, died Sept. 8 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Cox, who retired in 1991 after 27 years on staff at Southeast Missouri State University, was born

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Retired pastor T.T. Crabtree dies

September 20, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

T.T. Crabtree, 83, the long-time pastor of First Baptist Church, Springfield, died Sept. 18 in Primrose Health Care Center in Springfield. He had been in declining health during the past few years. He was elected president of the Missouri Baptist Convention in 1981.

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Missouri groups look for mission opportunities in China

September 20, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

By Jennifer Harris Word&Way News Writer Leaders representing The Baptist Home, Baptist General Convention of Missouri and the Missouri Baptist Foundation traveled with retired missionary Harlan Spurgeon to China Aug. 22 - Sept. 6. BGCM executive director Jim Hill, Foundation president James Smith and

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Calling out ‘the called’

September 20, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb, Word&Way Editor Growing up, we referred to it as “the call,” God’s tapping on the shoulder of individuals to give their lives in vocational Christian service. It is a term that is not easily put into words, but it is an experience

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Churches must plan ahead for technology

September 20, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown Word&Way Correspondent Before a church can launch into technological waters, members need to plan ahead. Some issues congregations should consider include philosophy, nature, building needs and staff. Philosophy A central question leaders must ask themselves before approaching their congregations

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Judge Callahan pushes back Windermere trial to Feb. 4

September 11, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown Word&Way Corrspondent JEFFERSON CITY — Windermere Baptist Conference Center will not face a trial this year in its continued legal battle with the Missouri Baptist Convention. At a hearing on Sept. 10, Cole County Circuit Court Judge Richard Callahan granted the center’s

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Memorial, Jefferson City, women meet needs in Honduran village

September 5, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

By Jennifer Harris Word&Way News Writer A week in the mountains next to a beautiful waterfall may sound like a welcome retreat, but for the five women representing Memorial Baptist Church, Jefferson City, who recently traveled to Honduras, the trip was part

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Missouri chaplain recalls price paid for recognizing God’s image in all people

September 5, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor CHILLICOTHE — When Norman Shands made a vow to God 65 years ago, he couldn’t have imagined that it would thrust him into the center of the civil rights movement in Atlanta. The vow

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Shands bridged racial divide

September 5, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb, Word&Way Editor Norman Shands recounts an early experience in his ministry as an Atlanta pastor that illustrates two principles that guided him in the area of civil rights — stand by your convictions and don’t underestimate the value of dialogue. Today, Shands

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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…

Cape layman Bob Cox dies Sept. 28

Retired pastor T.T. Crabtree dies

Missouri groups look for mission opportunities in China

Calling out ‘the called’

Churches must plan ahead for technology

Judge Callahan pushes back Windermere trial to Feb. 4

Memorial, Jefferson City, women meet needs in Honduran village

Missouri chaplain recalls price paid for recognizing God’s image in all people

Shands bridged racial divide

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