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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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Job Openings

PART-TIME MUSIC MINISTER
Jun 23, 2009
Blackburn Chapel, Bethel Acres is accepting applications for part-time music minister. Please send resumes to: 36305 Lake Road, Shawnee, OK 74801 or email (blackburnchapel@aol.com) to Music Minister Search Committee.
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 PASTOR
Jun 23, 2009
Turpin Baptist Church is seeking a full-time youth pastor who has a call and passion for ministering to youth. Email resumes to: (jasonandbambi@yahoo.com) or mail to: PO Box 176, Turpin, OK 73950.
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).

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FIRST-PERSON: Examining celebrity worship

By Kelly Boggs
Jul 2, 2009

ALEXANDRIA, La. (BP)--With the recent death of Michael Jackson, the phenomenon of celebrity worship is on display in all of its strange glory. Fans around the globe are...

337 baptized at First Baptist Orlando

By David Ettinger
Jul 2, 2009

ORLANDO, Fla. (BP)--"People are going to die tonight."

At 84, U.S.S. Indy survivor attests to God's grace

By Michael Foust
Jul 2, 2009

JOELTON, Tenn. (BP)--Ask Edgar Harrell enough questions, and he can relive the horrific moments he experienced 64 years ago during World War II, floating helplessly for...

FIRST-PERSON: Pray for our military this summer

By Sara Horn
Jul 2, 2009

SPRING HILL, Tenn. (BP)--In 2003, I was given the opportunity to travel to the Middle East twice to report for Baptist Press about the faith of sailors and soldiers that I...

CULTURE DIGEST: Benefits of alcohol in moderation debated; Barna poll assessed

By Erin Roach
Jul 2, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Researchers continue to debate whether drinking alcohol in moderation yields any tangible health benefits after some studies have suggested it could...

India blocks religious watchdog group

By John Evans
Jul 2, 2009

WASHINGTON (BP)--India has rebuffed a U.S. government watchdog group tasked with monitoring religious liberty abroad by denying entry visas for the group's planned visit.

FIRST-PERSON: Unwanted fireworks on the Fourth

By Chris Plekenpol
Jul 2, 2009

DALLAS (BP)--The Fourth of July always brings memories of war for me. Fireworks remind me of an arcing transformer sending electric ash to the ground. The next thought is...

PTSD: NAMB chaplains get biblical training

By Ann Lovell
Jul 2, 2009

SEOUL, South Korea (BP)--Chaplain (Major) Ed Choi understands the reality of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Deployed as a U.S. Army chaplain in Iraq for tours of...