Eight Missourians nominated to fill SBC trustee seats By Staff March 22, 2005 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Eight Missouri Baptists have been nominated to fill seats on trustee boards at seven Southern Baptist Convention entities. The nominations were placed by Missouri’s two representatives on the Southern Baptist Convention Committee on Nominations, Jeff Purvis, pastor, Westport Community Church, Imperial, and Doug Austin, layperson and member of Lynnwood Baptist Church, Cape Girardeau. … [Read more...]
Casinos plot to increase their profits
Casinos plot to increase their profits By Lee WarrenContributing Writer March 22, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – Legislative proposals currently being pitched to Missouri legislators have far-reaching implications that could lead to the largest expansion of Missouri’s casino industry in almost 15 years, according to Kerry Messer, lobbyist, Missouri Baptist Convention Christian Life Commission. House Bill 592 would require winnings of more than $1,200 — won by self-excluded problem … [Read more...]
Missouri WMU rebuffs BGCM funding
Missouri WMU rebuffs BGCM funding 2005-06 money from moderate convention rejected By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer March 22, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – In another stinging setback to the Baptist General Convention of Missouri (BGCM), the Missouri Woman’s Missionary Union (MWMU) Executive Board voted March 15 to not accept funds from the 2005-2006 BGCM budget and mission offering. The board, in executive session, voted to reaffirm the section of their bylaws that states: “MWMU shall … [Read more...]
Colorado sees prayer as vital to work with MBC
Colorado sees prayer as vital to work with MBC By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer January 25, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – As Missouri Baptist churches begin to partner with Colorado Baptist churches in 2005 to plant new churches in both states, a very important aspect of the Christian life must be emphasized, said Ron Clement, director of prayer and evangelism for the Colorado Baptist General Convention (CBGM) who is overseeing the partnership in his state. Clement visited the Baptist Building … [Read more...]
Church plant takes off in Rockaway Beach
Church plant takes off in Rockaway Beach CP helped make it possible By Lee WarrenContributing Writer January 25, 2005 ROCKAWAY BEACH — On Jan. 2, 35 people gathered for worship in Rockaway Beach as the doors of the Bridge of Faith Community Church opened for the first time. First Baptist Church, Branson, considered to be one of the strong sponsoring churches within the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC), planted Bridge of Faith as the only Baptist church in Rockaway Beach (population … [Read more...]
New governor, Missouri Baptists connect prior to inauguration
New governor, Missouri Baptists connect prior to inauguration January 25, 2005 When: Jan. 5. What: Commissioning Prayer Service, 93rd Missouri General Assembly, sponsored by The Pathway, The Christian Life Commission of the Missouri Baptist Convention and Concord Baptist Church, Jefferson City, the host church. Who: Jay Scribner, pastor, First Baptist Church, Branson, delivered a message to an audience that included Gov.-elect Blunt on the front pew. Outline: Scribner presented a … [Read more...]
Brooks: Pray Blunt will have Solomon’s wisdom, David’s courage, Joseph’s integrity
Brooks: Pray Blunt will have Solomon’s wisdom, David’s courage, Joseph’s integrity By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer January 25, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – Gov. Matt Blunt took the oath of office Jan. 10 with his hand on two Bibles—one being his own, and the other being the one that the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) presented to him Jan. 5 as a gift at a commissioning prayer service for the 93rd Missouri General Assembly. Blunt told Jay Scribner, pastor, First … [Read more...]
Bible returned to Neosho school’s reading program
Bible returned to Neosho school’s reading program By Staff January 25, 2005 NEOSHO – Amid considerable public outcry the Neosho Board of Education reversed its earlier decision and unanimously voted Jan. 18 to return the Bible to the computer server operated by the Neosho R-5 School District. Citing separation of church and state as the reason for its initial action in removing the Bible from among the books listed for the school district’s accelerated reading program, … [Read more...]
MMO tops $723,000
MMO tops $723,000 January 25, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – Total receipts for the Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering (MMO) through the 2004 giving season were $723,687. Money from MMO reserves was used to build the offering to $750,000, which was the goal for 2004, thus enabling all ministries to be fully funded this year, according to Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Associate Director David Waganer. Most of the MMO money that was raised will go toward missions, church planting, … [Read more...]
MBC’s Shiflett sees SBU workshop as opportunity to help next generation
MBC’s Shiflett sees SBU workshop as opportunity to help next generation By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer January 25, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY — The 30th annual Church Music Workshop at Southwest Baptist University Feb. 3-5 represents the latest opportunity for Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Worship Specialist Bill Shiflett to connect with a God-sized, long-range goal. Shiflett is on the lookout for 1,000 new music ministers in Missouri over the next 10 years, and his participation as … [Read more...]
FBI agents quiz Illinois pastor over content of abortion sermon
FBI agents quiz Illinois pastor over content of abortion sermon By Lee WarrenContributing Writer January 25, 2005 MT. VERNON, Ill. – Nov. 23, 2004, started out like any other normal morning for Randy Steele, senior pastor at Southwest Christian Church in Mt. Vernon, Ill., a town about 80 miles southeast of St. Louis. One of the long-time members of his church was on her deathbed and he planned to spend the day consoling her family. Then the phone rang. It was the FBI. Steele said they … [Read more...]
‘Baptist’ lesbians at orphanage alarm Romanians
‘Baptist’ lesbians at orphanage alarm Romanians MBC to screen certain missionary candidates more closely in future By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer January 25, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – Romania Baptist Union (RBU) officials have expressed concern after two lesbians, associated with an unknown Baptist mission trip, created a disturbance at an eastern Romania orphanage. The RBU’s concern has prompted Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Partnership Missions Specialist Norm … [Read more...]