2018 memorable Messenger stories
The Baptist Messenger will experience a major change in 2019, printing twice a month instead of weekly. As the cover of this final edition of 2018 presents all of the covers from the weekly printed editions of the year, this Baptist Messenger also features reflections offered by the Messenger staff of 10 memorable moments of Oklahoma Baptist life in 2018. 1. ‘Heroes of Faith Go Home’ Billy Graham, Shane Hall and Willa Ruth...
Messenger Insight 324 – Thomas Hammond on Evangelism
Hear how Christians can share the Gospel effectively. To learn more about Hammond’s session at the upcoming State Evangelism Conference, visit sec.okbaptist.com. https://media.blubrry.com/messengerinsight/p/cdn.baptistmessenger.com/2018/12/18141256/Messenger-Insight-324-Thomas-Hammond-on-Evangelism.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (11.2MB) Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | TuneIn |...
Christmas around the convention
Bethany, Council Road Bethany, Council Road covered their campus with activities ranging from hayride Christmas stories to food trucks, from campfires to petting zoos. The Christmas outreach event, held Dec. 2, also featured a large concert including Norman Behymer and Cody Dunbar. [Photo provided] Pawhuska, Calvary Children from Pawhuska, Calvary dress as Bible characters and animals to recreate the manger on the church float in the...
YEC to help ‘program ministry priorities’
In addition to the work of the Lord, the greatest resources a student ministry leader has are people, time and money. Brian Baldwin, student evangelism specialist for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, explained the importance of these three resources and gave a challenge to evaluate how important they are in a church’s student ministry. “Most youth leaders would say that evangelism is a major priority,” Baldwin said. “A...
El Mensajero – Invierno 2018
Since 1912, the Baptist Messenger has been informing and inspiring Oklahoma Baptists and other Christians throughout the state. As an added publication, the Baptist Messenger is pleased to introduce El Mensajero Bautista. This new printed quarterly newsjournal is also available here online, to inform and inspire you. Featuring known Hispanic leaders in Oklahoma, this publication will offer viewpoints, columns and news that matters...
