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New mission start, baking classes among Concord association's efforts

New mission start, baking classes among Concord association's efforts

Although Ernesto Chicas didn't live to see it, his vision for a church in Tecoluca, El Salvador, took a step forward on Aug. 7 when about 20-25 people gathered for Bible study.

School Daze: Change in the air

School Daze: Change in the air

Challenges to Baptist higher education are prompting insiders to reassess what it means to be a distinctively “Baptist” institution of higher learning.

Return to Japan gratifying for Seats

Return to Japan gratifying for Seats

When asked, Leroy and June Seat are hard-pressed to name the most satisfying aspect of their recent trip to Japan. Just once again visiting the country they called home for nearly 38 years could be a starting point.

 
Faith expression expands beyond chapel
By Vicki Brown   
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Many people -- students and their parents alike -- may assume that faith is an inherent aspect of life at a private Christian college or university. Perhaps in some ways it is -- through chapel worship, campus Bible studies, and local and international mission service opportunities. But some faith expressions could be taken for granted and faith itself may not deepen. Higher education institutions that serve Baptists in Missouri want to assist students to deepen their faith and to see its life imprint beyond religiosity, denominationalism or religious activity.
 
State campuses recognize faith's importance
By Vicki Brown   
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
In an overview of a seven-year study, the University of California at Los Angeles' Higher Education Research Institute concluded: "It is our shared belief that the findings provide a powerful argument for the proposition that higher education should attend more to students' spiritual development, because spirituality is essential to students' lives." Missouri's state-supported institutions recognize the role faith plays and provide opportunities for faith expression.
 
Parents, start school year right
By Bill Webb   
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Everyone has a vested interest in the effective education of children. Both Christian and public schools have the potential to do it well. In education, children's success should be everyone's goal.
 
Smith retires from MBF, accepts CBF post
By Vicki Brown   
Thursday, August 19, 2010
James Smith, president and treasurer of the Missouri Baptist Foundation will retire from his position and will assume a similar post with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Foundation.
 
Missourians participate in Baptist World Congress
By Vicki Brown   
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Baptists from Missouri came away from the Baptist World Congress meeting in Honolulu with a fresh appreciation for the way in which Baptists can be united in worship and purpose.
 

History of the Baptist World Alliance and scenes from this year's 20th Congress of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, July 28 - August 1.

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