Changing Trends in Church Fashions
If we could step back in time, say the 1950s, we might not recognize our congregations of today. Typical fashions then included hats, white gloves, starched white shirts, ties and fedoras.
MBC Breaks Single-Alignment Rules
A decade ago, the Missouri Baptist Convention sought to remove moderate churches by adopting a policy requiring single alignment with the MBC and Southern Baptist Convention. Now
Judgment Day? Trump and Religion at the 100-Day Mark
(RNS) While politics and media both agree the "first 100 days" period is essentially meaningless in terms of predicting the eventual success of a presidency,
To Avoid Government Meddling, the State Should Not Fund Churches
(RNS) After a year of anticipation, the Supreme Court heard oral argument this week in a case involving religious liberty, federalism and original intent. The
Marvelous Miniatures Give up Some — but Not All — Their Treasures
<img class=" alignleft size-full wp-image-52954" src="https://wordandway.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/webRNS-CLOISTERS-MET-040317-05.jpg" width="104" height="78" alt="The Rev. Xavier Seubert, left, of the Friary of St. Francis of Assisi in Manhattan explores the interior of an intricately carved prayer bead using a VR headset, guided by Joseph Ellsworth of the Canadian Film Center,
Q&A Interview: Baptist World Alliance President Paul Msiza
Paul Msiza, a South African pastor serving as president of the Baptist World Alliance for 2015-2020, traveled to Jefferson City, Mo., in March. During his visit, he
The Other Holy Lands
Nearly 700,000 tourists from the United States travel each year to Israel, accounting for about one-sixth of its tourists. Despite being considered a kind of religious pilgrimage
Why Easter Is Called Easter, and Other Little-Known Facts About the Holiday
(The Conversation) This Sunday, April 16, Christians will be celebrating Easter, the day on which the resurrection of Jesus is said to have taken place. The
Prison Fellowship Spearheads ‘Second Chance Month’ to Help Ex-Convicts
(RNS) About 65 million Americans – or 1 in 4 adults – have a criminal record that can lead to reduced access to jobs and
Caring for Your Church’s Caretakers
More than 110,000 Missourians, ages 65 years and over, suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease. Experts estimate that by 2025, that number will exceed 130,000. With more than 2,026