Cartoon: Lot’s daughter misunderstands the class assignment
Cartoon: Lot's daughter misunderstands the class assignment
2008 Archives
Judge considers motions in Windermere case
By Vicki Brown Word&Way Correspondent CAMDENTON — A Camden County case against Windermere Baptist Conference Center will move forward despite an appeal filed in a related case. But Windermere and Missouri Baptist Convention leaders will have to wait for a ruling on several additional motions
Golden-Rule care for ministers
By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor Usually by this time of year I have penned a few editorial thoughts about the necessity of churches providing generous support for pastors and other staff members. Here they are. These words are directed primarily to members of churches as
Columbia churches partner for missions blitz
By Jennifer Harris Word&Way News Writer Sixteen volunteers, ranging in age from 11 to 55, from Little Bonne Femme Baptist Church and Cornerstone Baptist Church in Columbia, partnered together to join the All Church Challenge 2008 in Helena, Ark., last month. The All Church Challenge
Sunday School class projects sparks international ministry
By Robert Dilday Virginia Religious Herald FALLS CHURCH, Va.—An eye-opening visit by a Baptist Sunday School class to a Moscow hospital nearly 20 years ago sparked a project that today provides millions of dollars in medical supplies to almost 100 countries around the world.
Focus on mission when making building changes
By Vicki Brown Word&Way Correspondent The church’s mission —what its members believe God wants to do through their congregation — should determine the shape and function of the church building, some professionals believe. “A [building] program has to be tied into
Youth and children still look for “cool” church design
By Vicki Brown Word&Way Correspondent Architects and construction professionals stay on top of the “cool” trends in church design, particularly for ministry to youth and children. Not surprisingly, technology still heads the list of “must-haves.” “The sky’s the limit,” noted John
Sports Crusaders names Curless to succeed founder Bobby Shows
Randy Curless has been named executive director of Sports Crusaders, an international ministry founded and led by Bobby Shows, who retired from the post at the end of 2007. Since 2004, Curless, 50, of St. Charles, has been the sports evangelism ministry’s program coordinator. Curless’
Jim Smith lauded for 15 years at helm of Baptist Foundation
By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor COLUMBIA — The Missouri Baptist Foundation board of directors feted their president of 15 years during a banquet held in conjunction with their regular meeting Aug. 4-5 at the Stoney Creek Inn in Columbia. James “Jim” Smith’s 15th anniversary with
Closing, sale of church gives others $5.4 million
ST. LOUIS — Des Peres Baptist Church in suburban St. Louis no longer exists as a church, but the now-defunct congregation’s legacy is creating fresh excitement. A dozen or more former members of the church, affiliated with American Baptist Churches