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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

2008 Archives

Raising the bar for membership creates culture of discipleship, some churches insist

January 8, 2008

author: Ken Satterfield

By Ken Camp Texas Baptist Standard DALLAS — In a growing number of Baptist churches, new arrivals learn an important lesson early: Membership has its privileges, but it also has its responsibilities. “We want to create a culture of

2007 Archives

Churches must plan ahead for technology

September 20, 2007

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown Word&Way Correspondent Before a church can launch into technological waters, members need to plan ahead. Some issues congregations should consider include philosophy, nature, building needs and staff. Philosophy A central question leaders must ask themselves before approaching their congregations

2006 Archives

Messengers suspend cooperation with 19 churches

October 31, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

Cape Girardeau — With barely a whimper, 19 Missouri Baptist churches were disenfranchised Oct. 31. No one objected as messengers to the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting suspended cooperation with the affiliated congregations by an overwhelming majority. According to a report presented by chairman

2006 Archives

Churches targeted for exclusion

August 24, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki Brown, Word&Way Associate EditorJefferson City — At least eight churches have been targeted for exclusion from the Missouri Baptist Convention, based upon changes to the MBC constitution and bylaws annual meeting messengers adopted last year.Over the past three weeks, some Missouri Baptist congregations

2006 Archives

Churches can reach out with music

April 20, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

By Jeanette Littleton, Word&Way CorrespondentHow can churches reach out to their communities through music programs? Here are several ways that may be a bit out of the ordinary but are bound to add a different dimension to your church's outreach programs.”¢ Host a school of

2006 Archives

Singles offer churches outreach suggestions

February 21, 2006

author: Ken Satterfield

When it comes to singles' ministries, what do the men and women involved really want from the church? Several Missouri singles offered some responses: ”¢ Mostly the programming in churches, and rightly so, is geared toward families. At times,

2005 Archives

Churches step up to provide disaster relief

October 6, 2005

author: Ken Satterfield

Baptists across Missouri have continued to actively respond to human and spiritual needs in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in the gulf states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas.In early September, Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Liberty hosted training for 135 volunteers from 15

2005 Archives

Churches offer tips for reaching seniors

August 25, 2005

author: Ken Satterfield

How are Missouri Baptist churches reaching the senior population? Three churches talk about senior ministries and share tips they've found effective in outreach:Holmeswood Baptist, Kansas CityI recommend that churches looking for ways to reach senior adults pay attention to the divisions of senior-age groups. Many

2004 Archives

The Passion of the Christ affecting churches, people

April 8, 2004

author: Ken Satterfield

By Vicki BrownWord&Way News WriterWhile controversy continues to swirl around Mel Gibson's movie, "The Passion of the Christ," what effect, if any, has it created in Missouri Baptist churches?Plenty and in some unexpected ways.Several ministers agreed that perhaps the greatest and most surprising outcome is

Uncertain times breed anxiety, disrupt churches

Raising the bar for membership creates culture of discipleship, some churches insist

Churches must plan ahead for technology

Messengers suspend cooperation with 19 churches

Churches targeted for exclusion

Churches can reach out with music

Singles offer churches outreach suggestions

Churches step up to provide disaster relief

Churches offer tips for reaching seniors

The Passion of the Christ affecting churches, people

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