KANSAS CITY – A proposed ban on so-called “conversion therapy” in Missouri’s Jackson County may threaten the First Amendment rights of licensed doctors and counselors who don’t affirm the county government's views on the LGBTQ+ lifestyle, according to a Kansas City attorney. If Jackson County’s nine-member legislature passes proposed ordinance No. 5711, it will become the first county in Missouri to ban what they call “conversion therapy” for minors, according to Fox News. According … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptists approach $1 million in MMO giving
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptists gave more to state missions in 2022 than in any previous year, setting a new record of $990,740 for the Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering (MMO), according to just-released preliminary figures. Total MMO receipts for 2022, which are disbursed in 2023, outpaced the goal of $740,000 and shattered the previous record of $824,436 set in 2021. 2022 marked the 10th straight year of MMO receipts above $700,000. The number of churches contributing to … [Read more...]
‘Intentional attack on religious freedom’: MBC leaders oppose so-called ‘Respect for Marriage Act’
EDITOR'S NOTE: Read an update to this story here: "United States Senators have a last chance to block threats to religious liberty brought about by the so-called 'Respect for Marriage Act.' As such, faith-based policy experts are calling Christians to contact their senators and urge them to protect religious freedom." Read more at https://mbcpathway.com/2022/11/25/last-chance-remains-to-protect-religious-liberty-in-u-s-senate. JEFFERSON CITY – The so-called “Respect for Marriage Act” … [Read more...]
Goodsell on mission at state Capitol
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was first published here. JEFFERSON CITY (CapMin) – Missouri Baptist Pastor Matt Goodsell felt the tug on his heart to minister to political public servants more than 20 years ago when he was a youth in his home country of Australia. Even so since that time he has dedicated his life to serving as pastor of local churches. But this year, he sensed an intense call to teach God’s Word to political leaders in the Missouri State Capitol and he found it to be … [Read more...]
MBC’s Yeats: ‘An historic day for the sanctity of life’
A message from Dr. John Yeats, Executive Director of the Missouri Baptist Convention Today is the day that pro-lifers have anticipated for 50 years and I have worked for my entire adult life! Finally, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has restored justice and overturned the egregious decision of Roe v. Wade with its Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision. We have long known the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion; Roe and Casey are overruled; … [Read more...]
Gov. Parson signs proclamation to end elective abortions in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY – In response to the United States Supreme Court's ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, June 24, Gov. Mike Parson signed a proclamation giving legal effect to Section 188.017 RSMo and activating the "Right to Life of the Unborn Child Act." "Nothing in the text, history, or tradition of the United States Constitution gave un-elected federal judges authority to regulate abortion. We are happy that the U.S. Supreme Court has corrected this error and returned power to the people … [Read more...]
‘We’re not victims, we’re victors’: Missouri Attorney General honors ‘retired’ pastor for service, resilience
JOPLIN – It’s never a good thing when you get the message, “The attorney general’s office is looking for you.” But for Phillip McClendon, just this once, it was a good thing. Eric Schmitt, Missouri’s Attorney General, recently recognized McClendon for service to his community as part of the state’s bicentennial celebration. The Attorney General Honors Award cited McClendon’s “tenacity and resilience” after the devastating Joplin tornado of May 22, 2011, saying, “I am inspired by your … [Read more...]
National Day of Prayer event set May 6 at State Capitol
JEFFERSON CITY – The National Day of Prayer observance is scheduled for noon on May 6 in The Rotunda of the State Capitol. Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft will be the featured speaker. Other speakers who have committed to attend include Gov. Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson and Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft. Other statewide officeholders will attend along with members of the Missouri General Assembly. Pathway Editor Don Hinkle is serving as this year’s coordinator for … [Read more...]
KC pastor gets ‘to the heart of the matter’ of crime
KANSAS CITY (BP) – Like a lot of cities, Kansas City has seen a dramatic increase in violent crime this year. And at least one pastor is looking to do something about it. Darron Edwards, pastor of United Believers Community Church, wrote “Getting to the Heart of the Matter,” a 10-step plan designed to get at the root of crime and use relationships and strategic partnerships to stop crime before it begins. The plan launched Aug. 11 and already has 29 faith communities involved. Edwards, … [Read more...]
Missouri attorney general will fight atheistic organization harassing schools
JEFFERSON CITY – Attorney General Eric Schmitt has vowed to fight a Wisconsin-based atheist organization that is threatening legal action against a Cameron R-1 School District after a football coach led his team in prayer, claiming such activity is unconstitutional. “Our understanding is that no coach or other Cameron official has forced any football player to participate in prayer or taken any action against any player who chose not to participate,” Schmitt said in a letter to the Cameron … [Read more...]
FBC Troy’s Hayashi named to Human Rights Commission
TROY – There’s another voice promising to bring a biblical perspective to cases that come before the Missouri Commission on Human Rights. Gov. Mike Parson appointed Jonathan Hayashi, music and worship pastor of First Baptist Church, Troy and a Pathway columnist, to the commission, June 17. He was also named the vice chair of the commission. The ten-seat commission fields discrimination complaints in matters of housing, employment, and places of public accommodation based on race, … [Read more...]
MBC leaders grateful for passage of Missouri pro-life legislation
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) leaders are grateful for the passage of a state pro-life bill that contains the most expansive restrictions to abortion in the state’s history. “This piece of legislation ... was important— not for legislators, not for the governor, not for Missouri economics—but for yet-to-be-born children,” MBC Executive Director John Yeats told The Pathway. “My family and I are very grateful for the fortitude of our pro-life Senators and our pro-life … [Read more...]
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