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By Jennifer Harris Word&Way News Writer Four Missouri marathoners all say the endurance sport provides an avenue for deepening their faith, giving them time to focus on God and helping them enhance other areas of life. One of them, Hugh Emerson, member of First Baptist

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People in need rarely check IDs

May 13, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor Jesus told a story about a man who was mugged as he traveled along along a dangerous stretch of road in Palestine. In fact, his attackers left him for dead. As Jesus told the story, the crime victim lay in

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Baptists mobilize relief efforts after Mother’s Day tornadoes

May 13, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown (ABP) – Various Baptist disaster-relief groups began mobilizing chainsaw teams and feeding units May 12 to assist victims of deadly tornadoes that tore across the Midwest and Southeast Mother’s Day weekend. The storms claimed the lives of

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Executive Board grapples with legal fees, flat giving

May 13, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

JEFFERSON CITY — Mounting legal fees and what Missouri Baptist Convention leaders are calling flat Cooperative Program giving has prompted the MBC Executive Board to set a 2009 budget goal of $16.3 million, a decline of $200,000 from the 2008 goal, according to The Pathway.

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What to do with your economic stimulus rebate check

May 12, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Brad Dixon The U.S. Treasury Department began sending economic stimulus payments to most American households this month. To receive a payment, taxpayers must have a valid Social Security number, receive annual income of $3,000 and file a 2007 federal tax return.

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Energy efficiency saves money and the planet

May 12, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown Word&Way Correspondent As fuel costs continue to rise, congregations look for ways to hold the line on energy costs so more money can be invested in their people and communities. Churches of any size and locale can reduce

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Friends, colleagues past and present show their affection for Sports Crusaders founder

April 30, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

HOLTS SUMMIT — It was Bobby and Jane Shows Night at Union Hill Baptist Church in Holts Summit on April 18. The surprise event produced its share of tears and laughs as friends and colleagues took note of Shows’ “transition” from leadership of the

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Worship, service mark CBFMO gathering

April 30, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Jennifer Harris Word&Way News Writer “The Bible can be a real problem,” First Baptist Church, Columbia, pastor John Baker told attendees of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Missouri General Assembly during worship. The Bible teaches us to “love our enemies” and suggests “you’ve turned

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M-Counter challenges women with God’s call

April 30, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Jennifer Harris Word&Way News Writer “Called. We are all called,” said Vivian McCaughan, Woman’s Missionary Union/ Women’s Missions and Ministry specialist for the Missouri Baptist Convention, as she kicked off the 2008 M-Counter at First Baptist Church, Raytown. The two-day event

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Thanks to the Word&Way family

April 29, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor Periodically I exercise editorial prerogative to express thanks to literally thousands of Word&Way constituents. This is one such occasion. The gratitude of our staff and trustees is heartfelt, and words do not do our feelings justice. People relate to Word&Way

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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…

Missouri marathoners carry their faith to the starting line

People in need rarely check IDs

Baptists mobilize relief efforts after Mother’s Day tornadoes

Executive Board grapples with legal fees, flat giving

What to do with your economic stimulus rebate check

Energy efficiency saves money and the planet

Friends, colleagues past and present show their affection for Sports Crusaders founder

Worship, service mark CBFMO gathering

M-Counter challenges women with God’s call

Thanks to the Word&Way family

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