Author: Anthony L. Jordan

It seems surreal that in just a little over one month, we will celebrate the completion of the Falls Creek tabernacle. On May 26, Oklahoma Baptists from across the state will gather on these hallowed grounds to dedicate a...

One of my favorite television shows of the past is the Andy Griffith Show. Andy, Barney, Opie and the gang brought many laughs to our home. Perhaps my favorite character was Gomer. He later had his own show as a pure, but...

In the first meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma in 1906, a committee was formed to investigate the establishment of a liberal arts college. That action resulted in the founding of Oklahoma Baptist University....

Have you ever discovered bare spots in your yard? They may appear under a tree or, as in my case, next to the house. Bermuda grass is extremely hardy, except in the shade. When bare spots develop, one has to sow new seed or...

One hundred years ago, the newspaper was the way people received their news. When a major event occurred a boy would stand on the street and shout, “EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!” World changing stories (which...

The Baptist Messenger has told the story of the work of God through Oklahoma Baptists since 1912. Through those 95 years, there have been many transformations in style, but the purpose and intent of the publication has remained...

The church supports its ongoing ministry through the tithes and offerings of the people. Salaries, routine building upkeep, utilities, literature and programs are funded through the regular budget. However, when a church finds...

I rarely take space in this column to address business issues of the convention. However, the board of directors of our state convention made some very significant, even historic, decisions that I believe need further exposure...

“Are there any prayer requests?” That is a question commonly asked in a variety of settings, from Sunday School openings and deacons’ meetings to gatherings in homes, etc. On Wednesday evenings, most of our...