July 6, 2010 Stories

GCR, liberty, Pujols, phony conservatives & Carnahan

Some random thoughts upon my return from the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Orlando, Fla. ...

Reflecting on the SBC meeting; time to get busy

The last time we talked, I promised a “blow-by-blow” account of the proceedings of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). We talked about the fact that there would be some controversy at this convention. There was. However, I am pleased to announce that it did not come to blows. Following are the highlights of the convention, for Myra and me:

Worship leader shares Jesus, one colorful balloon at a time

ORLANDO, Fla. – Marc Dewever’s regular ministry position is in front of the church leading worship at Faith Baptist in Washington, but when summer rolls around he puts those strong lungs to another good use: balloon animals.

Roberts reports on MBTS to messengers

ORLANDO, Fla. (BP) – R. Philip Roberts, in Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s annual report to the Southern Baptist Convention, updated messengers on the progress of its chapel construction project and unveiled the new fully accredited online master’s degree program.

Missourian to chair SBC Committee on Nominations

ORLANDO, Fla. (BP) – A Missouri Baptist pastor has been named chairman of the 2010-11 Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Committee on Nominations.

Northeast Missouri leaders lean on prayer

HANNIBAL–-Pastors in Northeast Missouri are committed for the long haul – including a commitment to prayer. Every Tuesday morning for the last 10 years, the pastors of Bethel Baptist Association gather to pray for each other, for their churches and for revival.

Nominating Committee seeking people to serve on MBC boards, agencies

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist Evangelist Jim McNiel, chairman of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Nominating Committee, is asking for help in locating nominees for boards and agencies of the MBC.

Missourians turn out for SBC annual meeting

ORLANDO, Fla. – Missouri ranked 13th in the number of registered messengers attending the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., June 15-16.

Bourbon church enjoys amazing Upward debut

BOURBON – Inside the gym the music started, the fog machine kicked on and a crowd of people stood up, ready to cheer for their favorite players. Outside the gym, 10 anxious and beaming faces waited for their name to be announced on the loudspeaker.

Tolliver’s motion swept away by desire for change

ORLANDO, Fla.—Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Executive Director David Tolliver did what he said he would do at the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) annual meeting, moving that the messengers receive “as information” the final report of the Great Commision Resurgence (GCR) Task Force.

Franklin Association ministers in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla.—For the seventh year in a row, Franklin County (Mo.)Baptist Association churches answered the call for Crossover, the evangelistic thrust that precedes the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC).

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