Revive the spirit of the Missouri Plan
Given the circumstances of the time, the Missouri Plan was considered revolutionary. Leaders hoped it could become a model for Baptists in other states. Many hoped that
Thanks for the past 20 years as Word&Way editor
Word & Way trustees and staff took note of my 20th anniversary as editor with a drop-by reception at First Baptist Church in Jefferson City, Mo., March
Focus on Christ all season this Easter
I’m glad that Lent is a part of the Easter season experience at the Baptist church where I have been a member the last several years and
MBU violence awareness emphasis is commendable
Missouri Baptist University and its students deserve commendation for engaging in dialog about interpersonal violence, learning to identify signs of abuse and helping male students to become
We need Black History Month, but what if we didn’t?
February is Black History Month as designated by every American President since 1976. The need is obvious, but I long for the day when we really don’t
Relationships: Jesus’ methodology for peace
The beginning of 2016 is a good time to think about fresh starts, putting aside mistakes and disappointments of the immediate past and focusing on doing better
Syrian and other refugees are our business
Every time I boot up my laptop computer, the face of a young Syrian refugee stares back at me.
The conflicting values of Huxtable and Cosby
Have you been let down lately by someone who did something — or was discovered to have done something — that shocked or disappointed you?
Leaders urge CBFers, SBCers to lock arms
The sympathetic words were in reaction to the news that 600 to 800 Southern Baptist overseas missionaries and home office employees would soon lose their jobs as
Sorting through the primary season
Have you noticed? The presidential primary battles are going full-tilt. And “tilt” may be one of the best ways to describe how candidates, particularly in crowded partisan