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Some Baptists stress evangelism, and others emphasize the social gospel. Some believe Christ died for all people; others say Christ died only for the elect whom God predestined to salvation. Historically, some defended slavery; others championed civil rights.

2009 Archives

Historians trace beginning of Baptist movement back 400 years

January 14, 2009

author: Ken Satterfield

Some Christians before 1609 held what many refer to as distinctively Baptist beliefs. Baptists in 1609 practiced believer’s baptism, but they didn’t immerse. Even so, most church historians agree Baptists emerged as a distinct movement 400 years ago.

From their beginning, Baptists have been characterized

2009 Archives

Appreciate your Baptist heritage

January 13, 2009

author: Ken Satterfield

Baptists around the world are celebrating 400 years of Baptist contributions throughout 2009. This issue of Word&Way tips a hat to Baptist significance and heritage over these centuries of influence and service. The New Voice Media Group — Texas Baptist Standard, Virginia Religious Herald, Associated

2008 Archives

New Midwest Baptist network crosses borders

November 19, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

The result of a meeting of representatives from Kansas City-area Baptist groups will be a Baptist Border Crossing April 2-4 at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Liberty. According to a press release, the event is to further efforts begun by the New Baptist Covenant

2008 Archives

First Baptist of California celebrates first 175 years

September 17, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown Word&Way Correspondent CALIFORNIA — “Will you be a dead rock or a living stone?” Derald Harris challenged members and guests at a celebration on Sept. 6 marking the 175th anniversary of First Baptist Church, California. The director of communications for the Missouri

2008 Archives

Jim Smith lauded for 15 years at helm of Baptist Foundation

August 19, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

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

2008 Archives

Suspect in Ark. Democratic leader’s shooting death also threatened Baptist Building

August 14, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Charlie Warren and Robert Marus LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (ABP) — A man fitting the description of a suspect who shot and killed the chairman of the Arkansas Democratic Party Aug. 13 menaced employees at the nearby Arkansas Baptist State Convention headquarters shortly thereafter.

2008 Archives

Missourians reflect on New Baptist Covenant

February 18, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

More than 15,000 Baptists representing 30 conventions gathered in Atlanta, Ga., for the historic Celebration of a New Baptist Covenant, and a number of Missourians were among them. After three days of meetings, music and fellowship focused on unity, here is what some

2008 Archives

New Baptist Covenant: Unity. Harmony. Now, what comes next?

February 8, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Marv Knox ATLANTA (ABP) -- Fifteen thousand participants in the New Baptist Covenant convocation arrived in Atlanta Jan. 30 seeking unity in Christ and departed Feb. 1 wondering where their quest will lead. In

2008 Archives

Baptist influence on history of U.S., world a mixed bag, historians say

January 14, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

WASHINGTON — Baptists’ signal contribution to American and world history and political thought, historians almost unanimously agree, is their uncompromising emphasis on religious liberty.

Baptist history: a continuing search for the New Testament church

Historians trace beginning of Baptist movement back 400 years

Appreciate your Baptist heritage

New Midwest Baptist network crosses borders

First Baptist of California celebrates first 175 years

Jim Smith lauded for 15 years at helm of Baptist Foundation

Suspect in Ark. Democratic leader’s shooting death also threatened Baptist Building

Missourians reflect on New Baptist Covenant

New Baptist Covenant: Unity. Harmony. Now, what comes next?

Baptist influence on history of U.S., world a mixed bag, historians say

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