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'Reconciled' theme of State Evangelism Conference

By Dana Williamson
Jan 8, 2009

Pastors, evangelism strategists, ethnic leaders, an author and a former Miss America will take the platform at the State Evangelism Conference, Jan. 26-27 at Moore, First, 301 N.E. 27th.


Church hopes hospitality will lead to preaching point

By Dana Williamson
Jan 8, 2009

Churches are planted in various ways. In Anadarko, it may be that all it takes are Thanksgiving baskets, blankets and a green ceramic frog.

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Taylor named church planting strategist

By Tammy Satterthwaite
Jan 8, 2009

On Nov. 17, Mike Taylor began his service with the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma (BGCO) as a church planting strategist. Prior to this role, Taylor served as an Army chaplain, both on active duty and in the National Guard. Currently, he...

Women's Emphasis set during State Evangelism Conference

By Dana Williamson
Jan 8, 2009

A former Miss America, a local TV personality, an author and an apologetics instructor will be featured during the Women's Emphasis of the State Evangelism Conference, Jan. 27 at Moore, First, 301 N.E. 27th.

Enid prepares to welcome Templins 'home'

By Bob Nigh
Jan 1, 2009

ENID - Phil Templin's eyes reflect the weariness of a man ready to settle down and take it easy for awhile. As regional leader for Middle America and the Caribbean for the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention for the past...

Parker retires from one job

By Dana Williamson
Jan 1, 2009

When Charla Parker retired as minister of music at Alva, First at the end of last year, it was the end of only one of the many things she has done since graduating from Grandfield High School.

Crystal Darkness to shed light on meth addiction

By Dana Williamson
Jan 1, 2009

Crank, crystal, ice, chalk, quartz-all street names for methamphetamine (meth), an addictive stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system leaving its user with, among other things, anxiety, confusion, insomnia, mood disturbances and...

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CHURCHES START NEW CHURCHES
Apr 10, 2008
Explore your part in "Each One, Plant One"; ask for a free information kit. BGCO Church Planting Group. (churchplanting@bgco.org) 405/942-3800.
DIG-IT DIRTWORK
Jan 6, 2009
Dozer and back-hoe service. Footing, roads and driveways, pads, waterlines and clearing. Waymon Traylor 580/421-7525. Bo Ellis 580/272-6862. Ada, OK.
DISCOUNT BAPTISTRIES & STEEPLES
Jan 31, 2008
Buy direct! Also, heaters and parts, church furniture, baptistery murals, stained glass, wholesale carpet, church signs, lighting, partitions, stacking chairs, tables. 800/728-8291.
PEWS FOR SALE
Jan 6, 2009
15 or 19 feet. $35 and $60. Cushioned seats (light blue). Phone: 918/835-4110. Tulsa, OK.

Job Openings

ETHNIC CHURCH PLANTERS NEEDED
Apr 19, 2008
Explore your part in "Each One, Plant One"; ask for a free information kit. BGCO Church Planting Group. (churchplanting@bgco.org) 405/942-3800.
BIVOCATIONAL YOUTH MINISTER
Jan 6, 2009
The Southern Baptist Church, Rush Springs is accepting applications for bivocational youth minister. Please send resume to: PO Box 69, Rush Springs, OK 73082 or email (thesbc@yahoo.com). Church phone 580/476-3243.
FULL-TIME WORSHIP MINISTER
Jan 6, 2009
First Baptist Church, Dewey is seeking a full-time worship/music leader. Blended worship, choir, and praise team experience necessary and instrumental ability helpful. Please send resume to: Po Box 66, Dewey, OK 74029, (mwwfbcdewey@yahoo.com) or call the pastor, 918/534-7032.
FULL-TIME SENIOR PASTOR
Dec 5, 2008
Highland Hills Baptist Church is accepting resumes for the position of full-time senior pastor. Please send to: Attn: Pastor Search Committee, 7900 Devore Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73162.

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Special Features

EDITORIAL: Opportunity abounding

By Randall Adams
Jan 8, 2009

PERSPECTIVE: We got the gift!

By Anthony L. Jordan
Jan 8, 2009

RITE OF PASSAGE: Busy versus hurried

By Walker Moore
Jan 8, 2009

EDITORIAL: Crystal Darkness Oklahoma - Fight a deadly addiction

By Staff
Jan 1, 2009

National & International

Rose Parade outreach yields results

By Darrel Davis
Jan 5, 2009

PASADENA, Calif. (BP)--Abi, a young Hispanic woman, was one of thousands of people camped out on East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, Calif., on New Year's Eve, waiting to...

CP giving 4.99% behind '08 pace

By Staff
Jan 5, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Year-to-date contributions through the Southern Baptist Convention's Cooperative Program are 4.99 percent behind the same time frame at the outset of...

ETHNIC CHURCHES: Engaging Native Americans

By Dana Williamson
Dec 31, 2008

ETHNIC CHURCHES: Unique Thanksgiving meal helps introduce Hmong to Gospel

By Kelli Cottrell
Dec 31, 2008

4 resolutions worth making

By Kelly Boggs
Dec 31, 2008

ALEXANDRIA, La. (BP)--While researching the subject of New Year's resolutions I came across the following quote: "He who breaks a resolution is a weakling; He who makes one...

It's about Jesus, not Frosty

By Erin Roach
Dec 30, 2008

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--On Christmas Eve, I attended a service at a Southern Baptist church that made me hope it was not representative of churches across our convention.

Cowboy crowd gathers at Risen Ranch

By Kayla Rinker
Dec 30, 2008

CARTHAGE, Mo. (BP)--This is not your mama's church.

Land: Rel. liberty can aid foreign policy

By Staff
Dec 30, 2008

WASHINGTON (BP)--A commitment to religious liberty can pave the way for an American foreign policy with widespread backing, Southern Baptist leader Richard Land said at a...

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