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Rev. Jerry Falwell died Tuesday morning, May 15, after being found unresponsive in his office. The founder of Liberty University and pastor of Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg since 1956 until recently stepping down, he had suffered several health setbacks in recent years.

2007 Archives

Trial date set for Windermere in ongoing MBC legal action

May 7, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown Word&Way Correspondent A trial date has been set for one of five institutions embroiled in an ongoing legal battle with the Missouri Baptist Convention. Jury selection in the MBC’s lawsuit against Windermere Baptist Conference Center is set to begin on Oct.

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To give or not to give

May 3, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb, Word&Way Editor Very few people of faith would argue against saving lives. Some have been known to give their own lives to protect or save another. Many give generously to help starving or homeless people or malnourished children. Like our

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Tragic Kinship: Students at Missouri Baptist’s schools touched by shooting

May 3, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

Students at Missouri Baptist’s schools touched by shooting By Jennifer Harris Word&Way News Writer In the aftermath of the April 16 Virginia Tech attack, where 33 students, faculty and staff lost their lives, colleges and universities across the United States have announced

2007 Archives

To give or not to give

May 3, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor Very few people of faith would argue against saving lives. Some have been known to give their own lives to protect or save another. Many give generously to help starving or homeless people or malnourished children. Like our leader,

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Volunteer coordinator drowns in El Salvador

April 30, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

Jefferson City — What began as a relaxing break from mission work in El Salvador turned into tragedy when Keith Ward of Chaffee, a member of Fruitland Community Church near Cape Girardeau, drowned off a Pacific Ocean beach on April 21. A mission

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Jim Austin confirmed as SC Executive Director

April 27, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

IRMO, S.C. (ABP) - Messengers to a special meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention April 26 voted without opposition to elect conservative Jim Austin as the new executive director-treasurer of the state convention. The vote, taken at Riverland Hills Baptist Church in Irmo,

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Douglas Aldridge dies at 37

April 21, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

Douglas Gene Aldridge, 37, Buckner, died April 19. The funeral will take place at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 24 at the First Baptist Church of Buckner; interment at Mt.Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday at the church. In lieu

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Clippard firing: Just desserts or raw deal?

April 19, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

The David Clippard era ended abruptly on April 10 and — as of press time — the firing of the Missouri Baptist Convention executive director may have left more questions than answers. Some are asking if Clippard’s termination actually was the result of poor

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David Clippard fired by MBC Executive Board

April 11, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown Jefferson City (ABP) — In a split 44-7 vote, the Missouri Baptist Convention Executive Board fired its top administrator, David Clippard, April 10. Clippard, who assumed duties as executive director Sept. 9, 2002, was terminated in a four-hour, closed-door

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173. Bruce Chilton on the Herods [Reissue]

Bruce Chilton, professor of religion at Bard College, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his new book The Herods: Murder, Politics, and the Art of Succession. He also discusses the political issues at play in New Testament stories like the birth, teachings, and death of Jesus. This episode is being reissued and was originally released…
172. Christi Harlan on Jimmy Carter's Sunday School Lessons in Washington, D.C.

Christi Harlan talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about her new books Mr. President, The Class Is Yours: Jimmy Carter's Sunday School Lessons in Washington, D.C. and Normal Lives: President Jimmy Carter and His Church. She also discusses Carter's teaching style and humor, as well as the church's history. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to…
171. Samuel Perry on Religion for Realists

Samuel Perry, a professor of sociology at the University of Oklahoma, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his new book Religion for Realists: Why We All Need the Scientific Study of Religion. He also discusses issues of religious identity, partisanship, and Christian Nationalism. He previously appeared on episode 46. Note: Don't forget to subscribe…
170. Tony Campolo on Faith as Babylon Falls

This episode features a conversation originally recorded in May 2020 for the podcast Baptist Without An Adjective. In it, Word&Way President Brian Kaylor interviewed author and sociologist Tony Campolo. The author of 35 books and a longtime professor at Eastern University, Campolo died on Nov. 19 at the age of 89. This conversation is being…

Jerry Falwell dies at age 73

Trial date set for Windermere in ongoing MBC legal action

To give or not to give

Tragic Kinship: Students at Missouri Baptist’s schools touched by shooting

To give or not to give

Volunteer coordinator drowns in El Salvador

Jim Austin confirmed as SC Executive Director

Douglas Aldridge dies at 37

Clippard firing: Just desserts or raw deal?

David Clippard fired by MBC Executive Board

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