Historians trace beginning of Baptist movement back 400 years
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.
Appreciate your Baptist heritage
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
New Midwest Baptist network crosses borders
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
First Baptist of California celebrates first 175 years
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
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
Suspect in Ark. Democratic leader’s shooting death also threatened Baptist Building
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.
Missourians reflect on New Baptist Covenant
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
New Baptist Covenant: Unity. Harmony. Now, what comes next?
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
Baptist influence on history of U.S., world a mixed bag, historians say
WASHINGTON — Baptists’ signal contribution to American and world history and political thought, historians almost unanimously agree, is their uncompromising emphasis on religious liberty.
Missouri Baptist executive board approves moving headquarters
By Vicki Brown JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (ABP) — Missouri Baptist Convention leaders voted Dec. 10 to move the group’s headquarters building to a small town west of the state capital -- but the effort may run into trouble due to complications over a tenant formerly