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A framed print of Rembrandt’s “The Return of the Prodigal Son” (c. 1662) hangs in my office at Word&Way. It faces me when I look across my desk. It is a powerful image. The original hangs in the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Russia, one of

2008 Archives

Counselor: Digital age poses pastoral challenges to church

November 18, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bob Allen Associated Baptist Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A mother and son were estranged. She demanded his password for a social-networking website to make sure he wasn't doing anything untoward. He refused because he felt it invaded his privacy. With such an impasse

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McCoy elected MBC president in contested vote

November 14, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

Candidates identified with ‘Save Our Convention’ win top elections again By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor ST. LOUIS — For the second year in a row, messengers to the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting elected officers identified with the Save Our Convention (SOC)

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Peace may be closer than you think

November 13, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor The Missouri Baptist Convention’s leaders and messengers focused on their schisms when they met in annual session a couple of weeks ago at the Millennium Hotel in the shadow of the famed St. Louis Arch. And most would

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Windermere appeal set; judge recuses himself

November 11, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor Oral arguments have been scheduled for 9 a.m. on Nov. 25 before the Western District Court of Appeals in Kansas City in the Missouri Baptist Convention’s case against Windermere Baptist Conference Center. And one of the three judges

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Unique plan puts Olive Branch, Sedalia, on fresh path to recovery

November 3, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Jennifer Harris Word&Way News Writer Seven months ago, Olive Branch Baptist Church, Sedalia, was dying. A period of conflict, loss of the pastor and church split led to dwindling numbers. But the 12 remaining congregants refused to give up on their church. In

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Wise counsel for uncertain days

November 3, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Michael Olmsted In a time when the scariest Halloween visions are supplanted by even more frightening plunges of our financial markets, what are we to do? Our government talks of bailing out Wall Street and shoring up the banking system, but our investments

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Study. Pray. Then vote.

November 2, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor A certain lethargy is evident among voters in the United States — and it is not a new thing. Nor is it a healthy expression of citizenship. Too many citizens take for granted the right to have a say

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It’s never too late to save for retirement

October 31, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown Word&Way Correspondent Even if you are less than five years away from retirement, you can plan for your financial future. Jim Cook, a Kansas-based certified financial planner with the Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board, offers a few

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Near retirement? Plan with a few tips in mind

October 31, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown Word&Way Correspondent The recent downturn in the national and global economies has forced many near retirement to rethink their plans. And, the possibility of recession has forced some unprepared baby boomers to begin taking stock of retirement possibilities,

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…

Be Thankful. Live Gratefully.

Counselor: Digital age poses pastoral challenges to church

McCoy elected MBC president in contested vote

Peace may be closer than you think

Windermere appeal set; judge recuses himself

Unique plan puts Olive Branch, Sedalia, on fresh path to recovery

Wise counsel for uncertain days

Study. Pray. Then vote.

It’s never too late to save for retirement

Near retirement? Plan with a few tips in mind

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