First Baptist Church, Savannah, deacon chair Tim Kelley (right) poses with a plaque he
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jerry Rankin announced Sept. 16 he will retire as president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s International Mission Board this summer, ending
Robert “Bob” Webb has announced plans to retire from the pastorate of Memorial Baptist Church, Columbia, on Aug. 30. He has served the congregation for nearly 16 years, beginning in November
By Vicki Brown Word&Way Correspondent The recent downturn in the national and global economies has forced many near retirement to rethink their plans. And, the possibility of recession has forced some unprepared baby boomers to begin taking stock of retirement possibilities,
By Vicki Brown Word&Way Correspondent Even if you are less than five years away from retirement, you can plan for your financial future. Jim Cook, a Kansas-based certified financial planner with the Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board, offers a few
By Frank Fain, The Baptist Home Senior Specialist Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievance you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on
By Frank Fain The Baptist Home Senior Specialist Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievance you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on
By Patricia Mora, Word&Way CorrespondentHoward Crain retired to a rocking chair in 1980 and seldom leaves it — except to warm a bottle. For 26 years, Howard, 80, and his wife, Benette, 75, have cared for infants in their small Independence home. "This is number