Category: Feature

Just Joe – Truth Be Told…

by Joe Ligon | Sep 22, 2025 | Feature | 0

Although this story is as true as I remember it, I am going to change the names of the primary...

Upcoming October Events

by Staff | Sep 20, 2025 | Feature | 0

Below are a few upcoming events that have been brought to the attention of The Baptist Messenger....

Connect – It’s That Time of Year

by Todd Fisher | Sep 19, 2025 | Feature, Missions & Church | 0

The late summer and early fall months in Oklahoma are home to many special occasions. Football...

‘One Day,’ One Mission: Send Network Oklahoma Rallies Church Leaders

by Jacob King | Sep 19, 2025 | Feature, Missions & Church | 0

On Mon., Sept. 15, pastors, church planters and church members attended the Send Network ONE DAY...

Oklahoma Baptist Pastors Equipped to Lead at Conference

by Jacob King | Sep 18, 2025 | Feature, Missions & Church | 0

SHAWNEE—On Thurs., Sept. 11, more than 400 Oklahoma Baptist pastors and leaders attended the...

OBU announces upcoming career fairs

by Bryan Painter | Sep 17, 2025 | Feature, Missions & Church | 0

Oklahoma Baptist University is proud to announce the upcoming career fair opportunities for Fall...

Sword and Trowel – Poison Control

by Brian Hobbs | Sep 16, 2025 | Feature, Word Slingers | 0

There was shocking news of a wrongful death lawsuit in Texas recently. A woman reported that the...

STEM Day at OBU Slated for Sept. 30

by Bryan Painter | Sep 16, 2025 | Feature | 0

SHAWNEE—Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) is excited to host STEM Day 2025, an engaging event...

Southern Baptist leaders release statement on Charlie Kirk’s death, call for justice

by Brandon Porter | Sep 15, 2025 | Feature | 0

This article was originally written by Brandon Porter and published to BaptistPress.com. EDITOR’S...

State of the Church: Gen Z and Millennials attend church more than older adults

by Jacob King | Sep 12, 2025 | Feature, Missions & Church | 0

This article was originally written by Diana Chandler and posted to the Baptist Press. BOULDER,...

DR Assists Flooding Response in Wisconsin

by Staff | Sep 11, 2025 | Disaster Relief, Feature | 0

MILWAUKEE, WI — On Aug. 10, severe flash floods hit Milwaukee, Wis. and impacted surrounding areas...

Remembering Hurricanes Katrina, Rita Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief Response: 20 Years Later

by Bob Nigh | Sep 10, 2025 | Disaster Relief, Feature | 0

In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina became an extremely powerful hurricane that caused enormous...

The Call Conference Inspires Next Generation of Ministry Leaders

by Staff | Sep 9, 2025 | Feature, Missions & Church | 0

SHAWNEE—More than 450 students from more than 50 churches attended The Call Conference Sept. 6 at...

Lifeway Research – Discipleship Is a Priority Without a Plan for Many Churches

by Aaron Earls | Sep 8, 2025 | Feature, Missions & Church | 0

This article was originally written by Aaron Earls and published to Lifeway Research. Pastors have...

BLOG: Scars that Speak of Grace

by Vickie Jenkins | Sep 6, 2025 | Editorial, Feature | 0

“Life brings surgeries, scars, and seasons of uncertainty but scriptures remind us to ‘give thanks...