May 23, 2018 Stories

Patterson appointed pres. emeritus by SWBTS trustees

After more than 13 hours of executive session, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's trustees appointed Paige Patterson president emeritus effective immediately. In addition, trustees adopted a motion stating "evidence exists" that Patterson has complied with reporting laws on assault and abuse.

Viburnum FBC’s outreach blesses local families, widow

She had a 6-foot-wide hole in her roof and a 55-gallon drum catching rainwater in her living room. Retired after 35 years in the Viburnum school district and now living with her son who was diagnosed with cancer, Love Thy Neighbor gave this elderly widow a brand new roof. "While the crew worked, she cried tears of joy and told story after story about having either them or their parents in class," said Justin Perry, pastor at FBC, Viburnum.

Satanist incantations, tax credits and Dred Scott

Incantations offered by a woman and a transvestite with the Order of Satanic Sisterhood at the state Capitol May 18 served as a reminder of the evil forces seeking control of our government. Not a single member of the Missouri General Assembly or statewide officeholder attended the, well, whatever it was.

Mo. Baptist Foundation assists churches, institutions with loans for equipment, building programs

The Missouri Baptist Foundation board of trustees received reports, April 27, about the new service initiated by Foundation President Neil Franks to offer church building and equipment loans, and Foundation COO Shelly Vaughn was recognized for 20 years of service.

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