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Global Partners

Missionary Training

by James G. Smith, Associate Mission Director How were you trained and prepared for the ministry that you are doing? How could we do a better job training the next generation of missionaries? Those were […]

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Feature Article

Congo civil war prisoner now a pastor

by Elmer Deal with Mike Randall I have witnessed the sad and tragic effects of civil war in the Congo for much of the 55 years I have served in Afri­ca. Pastor Gregoire, Deacon Constantine, […]

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Urban Current

Out my window

by Charles Lyons “Out my window” sounds funny when you stop and listen to the phrase. Is it correct? Sounds all wrong grammatically. I’m missing a preposition. Should it be “Out of my window?” “Out […]

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Baptist History

Robert Smith

The Courageous Martyr by Thomas Ray I could find no record of Robert Smith’s parents or the time and place of his birth, however, his education and position in society clearly indicates he came from […]

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On the Table

World-changers

by Keith Bassham We sometimes promote ourselves as potential world-changers, but we forget we are also competing with other world-changers. Since we last went to press, the world changed in major ways without my efforts. […]

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President Perspective

Tuning the tension

by Linzy Slayden In 1950, Oberlin College awarded an honorary doctorate to Theodore Steinway. Over the years, his company has produced well over 600,000 pianos. There are 243 strings in each instrument, producing 40,000 pounds […]

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Worldwide Missions

Missionary care: Part two

by Jon Konnerup Last month’s article closed with some very specific questions regarding the effectiveness of our Fellowship in caring for, retain­ing, and attracting missionaries. • Do we adequately provide care for our people serving […]

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Church Planting

Good news from Philly

by Wayne Guinn It is always a joy to hear a report from a church planter. Here is a let­ter from Josh Todd, one of our guys who went to Philadelphia about two years ago: […]

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Baptist Bible College Update

Homecoming

by Mark Milioni American Homecoming celebrations often include parades, par­ties, and a ball game. Homecoming is a special time for alumni and friends to return to a place that was very special in their lives. […]