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Basic chaplaincy course in the making

By Bob Nigh
Jun 25, 2009

The Random House Dictionary of the English Language defines a chaplain as "an ecclesiastic attached to the chapel of a royal court, college, etc., or to a military unit," or "a person who says the prayer, invocation, etc. for an organization or at an assembly or gathering."


Students at Falls Creek encouraged to live out Scripture

By Dana Williamson
Jun 25, 2009

DAVIS—Pretty sure that students don't talk about the Bible outside of church, leaders at Falls Creek Baptist Conference Center are using this year's theme to change that. Each week during two Morning Tabernacle Experiences (one for high school and one for middle school students), Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma youth specialists James Lankford, Andy Harrison, Norman Flowers and Todd Sanders emphasized Echo groups—friends who are already in Christ meeting to encourage one another.

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From the front door to the ends of the Earth

By Dana Williamson
Jun 25, 2009

As far as the Cooperative Program is concerned, Doug Melton and Oklahoma City, Southern Hills are a perfect fit. Both "grew up" with the CP at the forefront. Melton said even as a small child attending Seminole, First, he recalls sitting in...

If a seed dies . . .

By Dana Williamson
Jun 18, 2009

Shannon Renfro was a 38-year-old stay-at-home mother of two adopted children. Many times, you would find Shannon sitting on the floor of a thrift store praying with someone she had just met. On other occasions, you'd discover her mark of an...

Campers learn faith 'Inside Out' at CrossTimbers

By Bob Nigh
Jun 18, 2009

MCALESTER—Campers attending CrossTimbers Children's Mission Adventure Camp this summer are having a blast playing in and on the water, climbing towers and flying down a zip line on the ropes course, shooting at targets with arrows, .22 caliber...

'Echo' to continue long after Falls Creek

By Dana Williamson
Jun 11, 2009

DAVIS—If youth leaders have their way, Falls Creek will "Echo" throughout Oklahoma long after the eight weeks of youth camp at Falls Creek Baptist Conference Center are history. As about 7,000 students and sponsors gathered for the opening week...

Best friends forever

By Dana Williamson
Jun 11, 2009

Gabe is Jon Marc's best friend. He makes him laugh. He loves to help him. And he designed and built an RA race car for Jon that captured a first-place trophy. Jon is the 7-year-old adopted son of Jim Roebuck, pastor of Hooker, First, and his...

Nearly 7,000 flock to Associational Children's Camp

By Bob Nigh
Jun 11, 2009

DAVIS—"We had a great camp; it was really good." With those few words, Associational Children's Camp Director Chuck Utsler, director of missions for Grady Association, summed up the two sessions of camp for those who have completed grades 4-6...

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Classifieds

MENTOR CHURCH PLANTERS
Jun 23, 2009
Explore your part in “Each One, Plant One”; ask for a free information kit. BGCO Church Planting Group. (churchplanting@bgco.org) 405/942-3800.
25-PASSENGER BUS FOR SALE
Jun 23, 2009
1995 Ford/Goshen 25-passenger bus. Econoline RV cutaway. 350 series. 460 gas engine. One owner. First Baptist Church, Tuttle. 405/381-2492, $15,000.
15-PASSENGER VAN
Jun 23, 2009
Small church southeast Oklahoma seeking a 15-passenger van for youth ministry. Contact Pastor Ronnie Miller, River Bottom Baptist Church, 580/933-7182 or 580/933-6792.
ICE MAKER NEEDED
Jun 23, 2009
Chuculate Baptist Church is seeking an ice maker. Please contact Levi & Rinda Catron, 918-315-0144 or 918/235-0461, Leo & Patty Duncan, 918/696-4761 or 918/776-3553 in Stilwell, OK.

Job Openings

SECRETARY
Jun 23, 2009
Canadian Valley Baptist Church, Yukon is requesting resumes for a qualified church office secretary. Please send to: Personnel Committee or email (rgarrison4@cox.net).
FULL-TIME PASTOR
Jun 23, 2009
First Baptist Church, Glenpool is accepting resumes for a full-time pastor. Please mail resumes to: Pastor Search Committee, PO Box 519, Glenpool, OK 74033 or email (becky@fbcglenpool.com).
FULL-TIME YOUTH MINISTER
Jun 23, 2009
View Acres Baptist Church, in the Berryhill community near Tulsa, is seeking applicants for full-time youth minister. Please send resumes to: View Acres Baptist Church, Youth Minister Search Committee, 2327 S 65th West Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74107 or email (calledtoserve@juno.com).
PART-TIME MUSIC DIRECTOR
Jun 23, 2009
Mountain View Baptist Church is seeking a part-time music director. Send resumes to: Music Search Committee, 6401 W Hancock, Muskogee, OK 74401 or email (cajl@emptychair.net).

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National & International

Obama criticizes 'old attitudes' about homosexuality, says Americans will change

By Michael Foust
Jun 30, 2009

WASHINGTON (BP)--President Obama became the first chief executive to host a White House ceremony celebrating "gay pride" Monday, telling several hundred homosexual guests...

Churchill Downs chaplain sees faith blossom

By David R. Lema Jr.
Jun 30, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP)—The "Run for the Roses" is well-known at Churchill Downs, but for assistant chaplain Yurian Cabrera, the "roses" of the Kentucky Derby come second to...

Mohler receives Union's Dodd Award

By Tim Ellsworth
Jun 30, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP)--Union University presented R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., with its M.E. Dodd...

NAMB honors top Annie-giving churches

By Mickey Noah
Jun 30, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP)--More than 350 representatives of small to large Southern Baptist churches were honored for their 2008 gifts to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for...

Korean Baptists reach goal 1 year early

By Karen L. Willoughby
Jun 30, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP)--Members of the Council of Korean Southern Baptist Churches in America are celebrating the mobilization of 1,000 people for missions service through...

'Idol' concert among SBC family events

By Michael Ray Smith
Jun 30, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP)--"American Idol" season six finalist Phil Stacey presented a concert to students and their families as one of the many family activities during the...

FIRST-PERSON: Eternal life on death row

By Keith Manuel
Jun 30, 2009

ALEXANDRIA, La. (BP)--Razor wire in neatly stacked rows welcomes guests and inmates alike to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. Guests wait at the entrance until...

Kay Kwok: 'Living life as an act of worship'

By Staff
Jun 30, 2009

DELAWARE, Ohio (BP)--Kay Kwok, the late wife of Jack Kwok, executive director-treasurer of the State Convention of Baptists in Ohio, is being remembered as a woman who...