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By Vicki Brown Word&Way Correspondent JEFFERSON CITY — A Missouri Baptist Convention appeal against a formerly affiliated institution could be heard in October or November, with a decision likely to come after the first of next year. The convention is contesting Cole County

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Separate identity key to softening hurt for ministers’ spouses

July 24, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki K. Brown & Kaitlin Chapman Associated Baptist Press & Texas Communications Intern “What are we going to do?” The young pastor’s wife drew her infant closer. The baby was only a week old when some

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Uncertain times breed anxiety, disrupt churches

July 24, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Norman Jameson N.C. Biblical Recorder RALEIGH, N.C. — Uncertain times bring anxiety into the church and, as Wayne Oakes has observed, the conflict that often results can be traced to loss of control. Oakes, minister/church relations consultant for the Baptist

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Gap between dreams and reality can wound ministers

July 24, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Jennifer Harris & John Hall Word&Way and Texas Baptist Communications Ministers’ wounds can cause them to question — or even abandon — their call to ministry. But what wounds a minister? “There is a great deal of idealism wrapped up

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Revive stewardship training

July 24, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor Raise your hand if you have heard a sermon recently on Christian stewardship. Tap your toes if your church has sponsored a study or seminar on that subject within the last year. The sermon may be in your near future

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South Gate choir on mission to Guadalajara communities

July 23, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Jennifer Harris Word&Way News Writer Members of the South Gate Baptist Church, Springfield, choir traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico, at the end of June to sing and share their faith with residents of the local community. “Every location we sang at was

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Cancer fight didn’t deter IMB missionary from Warrensburg

July 17, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Don Graham International Mission Board RICHMOND, Va. — Warrensburg native Theresa Thompson never did anything half-hearted. Not even dying. Instead of returning to the United States when she was diagnosed with advanced colon cancer last year, the then 40-year-old Southern Baptist

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Pastor Terry Davis, wife lose daughter in canoe accident

July 16, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

Ashley Rachelle Davis, 18-year-old daughter of Butler pastor Terry Davis and his wife, Kay, died July 2 as a result of a canoeing accident on the Meramec River near Steelville. The teen was participating in a float trip with other members of the youth group

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Nevada marks 150 years of ministry

July 8, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor NEVADA — Memories and 150 years of history flowed during an afternoon sesquicentennial celebration at First Baptist Church of Nevada. But this is hardly a congregation that is focusing on the past, according to longtime pastor Bill Cox. Long known

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FBC Ironton celebrates 150 years with a pageant and luncheon

July 8, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Jennifer Harris Word&Way News Writer IRONTON — The auditorium of First Baptist Church, Ironton, was packed as current and former members and friends came to celebrate the church’s 150- year anniversary, June 29. The church was founded before Ironton had a public school. In

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…

MBC files legal brief with Court of Appeals

Separate identity key to softening hurt for ministers’ spouses

Uncertain times breed anxiety, disrupt churches

Gap between dreams and reality can wound ministers

Revive stewardship training

South Gate choir on mission to Guadalajara communities

Cancer fight didn’t deter IMB missionary from Warrensburg

Pastor Terry Davis, wife lose daughter in canoe accident

Nevada marks 150 years of ministry

FBC Ironton celebrates 150 years with a pageant and luncheon

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