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'Reconciled' theme of State Evangelism Conference

By Dana Williamson

Jan 8, 2009

Pastors, evangelism strategists, ethnic leaders, an author and a former Miss America will take the platform at the State Evangelism Conference, Jan. 26-27 at Moore, First, 301 N.E. 27th.

Taylor named church planting strategist

By Tammy Satterthwaite

Jan 8, 2009

On Nov. 17, Mike Taylor began his service with the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma (BGCO) as a church planting strategist. Prior to this role, Taylor served as an Army chaplain, both on active duty and in the National Guard. Currently, he is also the State Chaplain for the Oklahoma National Guard and serves as one of the National Guard's Disaster Response Religious Support Coordinators.

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Church hopes hospitality will lead to preaching point

By Dana Williamson

Jan 8, 2009

Churches are planted in various ways. In Anadarko, it may be that all it takes are Thanksgiving baskets, blankets and a green ceramic frog.

Women's Emphasis set during State Evangelism Conference

By Dana Williamson

Jan 8, 2009

A former Miss America, a local TV personality, an author and an apologetics instructor will be featured during the Women's Emphasis of the State Evangelism Conference, Jan. 27 at Moore, First, 301 N.E. 27th.

Enid prepares to welcome Templins 'home'

By Bob Nigh

Jan 1, 2009

ENID - Phil Templin's eyes reflect the weariness of a man ready to settle down and take it easy for awhile. As regional leader for Middle America and the Caribbean for the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention for the past...

Crystal Darkness to shed light on meth addiction

By Dana Williamson

Jan 1, 2009

Crank, crystal, ice, chalk, quartz-all street names for methamphetamine (meth), an addictive stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system leaving its user with, among other things, anxiety, confusion, insomnia, mood disturbances and...

Parker retires from one job

By Dana Williamson

Jan 1, 2009

When Charla Parker retired as minister of music at Alva, First at the end of last year, it was the end of only one of the many things she has done since graduating from Grandfield High School.

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Jan 6, 2009

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Apr 10, 2008

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Sep 19, 2008

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Oct 31, 2008

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Job Openings

BIVOCATIONAL PASTOR

Sep 30, 2008

Mustang Heights Baptist Church seeks resumes for bivocational pastor. Send resumes to: Mustang Heights Baptist Church Search Committee, PO Box 203, Mustang, OK 73064.

FULL-TIME YOUTH PASTOR

Jan 6, 2009

First Baptist Church, Sallisaw is accepting resumes for a full-time youth pastor. For more information, please call 918/775-5521 ext. #1. Please send resume to: First Baptist Church, Pastor Search Committee, PO Box 278, Sallisaw, OK 74955.

FULL-TIME PASTOR

Jan 6, 2009

First Baptist Church, Stratford is prayerfully seeking a full-time pastor. Please send resumes to: Pastor Search Committee, First Baptist Church, PO Box 532, Stratford, OK 74872.

FULL-TIME PASTOR

Oct 31, 2008

First Baptist Church, Cleveland is currently accepting applications for a full-time pastor. Resumes may be sent to: First Baptist Church, Attn: Pastor Search Committee, PO Box 656, Cleveland, OK 74020.