BRIDGETON – The MBC Executive Board on July 11 accepted recommended changes in certain MBC governing documents, culminating a two-year effort by a Board-appointed task force to review, simplify, and update them. The Board is scheduled to present these documents to messengers at the MBC Annual Meeting Oct. 24-26 in St. Charles. If accepted, Missouri Baptists have one year to review the documents and then vote on them at the 2017 annual meeting. To help Missouri Baptists prepare for this … [Read more...]
Executive board sets $14.8M budget
BRIDGETON – Meeting at the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home here, the Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) executive board approved its 2017 budget, based on an overall $14.8 million Cooperative Program (CP) goal for the year. According to the proposed 2017 CP goal, 5 percent of the funds collected through CP is set aside in a “shared expenses” category, which is allocated for annuity protections and The Pathway. This has been part of the allocation since 2012. From the remaining funds, … [Read more...]
Lawsuit targets city’s grant to National Baptists
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (BP) – Atheists have sued a National Baptist pastor and Kansas City government leaders over a $65,000 grant approved for use during the Baptist group's upcoming national convention in the city. The grant to John Modest Miles Ministries, a community nonprofit arm of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Kansas City, violates Missouri law that prohibits public aid for religious purposes, American Atheists Inc. and two of its Kansas City members claim in a lawsuit … [Read more...]
Abortion, trafficking, pro-life endorsements
June 27 was another sad day in America for women and the unborn. That was the day the U.S. Supreme Court struck down provisions of a Texas law requiring abortion clinics to meet the same standards as ambulatory surgical centers and requiring abortionists to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital in case of medical emergencies. This disastrous ruling will mean the unnecessary deaths of babies and leave mothers exposed to serious health risks. The ruling is bad news for Missouri, … [Read more...]
Missourians react to resolution on Confederate battle flag
ST. LOUIS – Reactions were pretty much in agreement among Missourians interviewed at the SBC Annual Meeting following the adoption of a resolution on the Confederate Battle Flag, June 14. The Pathway spoke to some of those Missourians for a take on their perspective on the issue, which garnered the most debate of all the resolutions passed by the convention. The resolution asked Baptists not to fly the Confederate Battle Flag as a sign of respect to African-American brothers and … [Read more...]
Missouri appeals court considers the rights of frozen human embryos
By Kiley Crossland (WNS) – Another divorced couple went to court last week to fight over the remains of their shattered marriage, but their disagreement involves more than the typical tug-of-war over furniture and houses. The Missouri Court of Appeals must determine whether the couple’s frozen embryos are property or human beings with rights. A lower court declared the embryos the couple’s joint property, and ruled both the mother and father must agree to any action involving them. … [Read more...]
Hundreds pray after Graham rally
JEFFERSON CITY – Hundreds of Missourians gathered for prayer in the Rotunda of the Missouri State Capitol following Franklin Graham’s Decision America rally, May 17. John Jones, pastor of Cadet Baptist Church, drove to the Franklin Graham rally not only with his wife and young children, but also with roughly 20 “prayer warriors” from his church. The group arrived late at the Graham rally because of a traffic jam caused by an car accident on their way to Jefferson City. But they were glad … [Read more...]
6,700 flock to Jeff City despite rain
JEFFERSON CITY – Steady rain and temperatures dipping into the 40s might throw a wet blanket on most outdoor events, but not this one. An estimated 6,700 people from across denominational lines huddled under umbrellas on the chilly, soggy south lawn of Missouri’s Capitol May 17 as Franklin Graham called them to repentance and political engagement. “I have no hope in the Democratic party,” Graham said. “I have no hope in the Republican party. The only hope for this country is Almighty God. … [Read more...]
Thousands expected at Graham rally, May 17
JEFFERSON CITY – Final preparations are being made at the State Capitol in anticipation of one of the largest gatherings ever at the site when Franklin Graham brings his Decision America Tour here May 17 at noon. Graham’s visit to Missouri’s capital marks his 23rd stop in his tour to all 50 state capitals. In each he is holding prayer rallies for the nation in preparation of national elections in August and November. His most recent stop was May 5 in Charleston, West Va. “I’m going to … [Read more...]
SJR 39 dies, fight for religious liberty goes on
JEFFERSON CITY – Supporters of the Missouri Religious Freedom Amendment, Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 39, vowed to keep fighting for religious freedom for all Missourians after a House of Representatives’ committee killed the measure April 27. SJR 39, which passed the Senate on a 23-7 vote in March, died a slow death in the House, where it languished for almost a month before the Emerging Issues Committee voted 6-6 on the bill, thus killing it for this session. Three Republicans – Reps. … [Read more...]
SJR 39 dies in committee, Missourians denied chance to vote
JEFFERSON CITY – Missourians will not get the opportunity to have their say on Senate Joint Resolution 39, also known as the Missouri Religious Liberty Amendment. The House of Representatives’ Emerging Issues Committee on Wednesday voted 6-6 on the bill, thus ending its chances of making it out of committee to the full House, and ultimately, the citizens of Missouri. "I am sorry to report that freedom suffered a severe setback today,” said Don Hinkle, public policy adviser for the Missouri … [Read more...]
If SJR 39 fails, our future is bleak
One of the weak arguments offered by those opposing the Missouri Religious Freedom Amendment (Senate Joint Resolution 39, SJR 39), is that there have been no cases of Christians being hurt due to their belief opposing same-sex “marriage.” Those of us supporting SJR 39 have said while that may be true, there are 14 municipalities in Missouri that have passed ordinances prohibiting discrimination against homosexuals. In some of those cases there are no religious exemptions for clergy, … [Read more...]
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