2021/February/11

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Informing and Inspiring Oklahoma Baptists Since 1912

BAPTISTMESSENGER.COM • FEBRUARY 11, 2021

OKC TO HOST EVANGELISM EVENT MARCH 7-8 /// SEE PAGE 6

CO N T E N T S : Page 3 | Voices Sword & Trowel: Mistrust, distrust & cynicism—Oh my! >> BRIAN HOBBS

Leslie Osborn named new CFO for Oklahoma Baptists

Encourage: Focus and boldness

>> BRIAN HOBBS

I began 2021 reading Acts in my quiet time. I am struck by the focus and the boldness of the apostles. In the face of opposition, rejection and persecution, they just keep talking to people about Jesus and His power to save. Focused and bold, Oh Lord, help us to be focused and bold.

GLEN ALLEN, Va.—The International Mission Board (IMB) sent 33 new missionaries, including one Oklahoman, in a virtual Sending Celebration that was livestreamed online Feb. 3.

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Leaders with Oklahoma Baptists announced Leslie Osborn will become the next chief financial officer (CFO) for the organization. Osborn will officially step into the role of CFO on March 1. /// SEE PAGE 2

>> HANCE DILBECK

IMB Sends 33 new missionaries, trustees approve 30 more appointees >> CHRIS FORBES

2020 GIVING REPORT INCLUDED INSIDE

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Page 4 | Gospel Ministry Rite of Passage: The beautiful ugly purse >> WALKER MOORE

Page 5 | Missions & Ministry Leadership Summit on March 25 prepares church leaders for enhanced worship >> CHRIS DOYLE

Page 6 | Features 2021 Rose Day goes virtual: Former Planned Parenthood worker shares story of pro-life conversion >> STAFF

Page 10 | Church Toolbox 10 questions good church leaders ask >> CHUCK LAWLESS


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