May 24, 2018 Stories

John Yeats: Missional isolation among international missionaries

On too many occasions, I heard the testimony from these non-IMB missionaries that the wheels came off the wagon of their work because of cultural factors, unfulfilled expectations or stateside broken promises. This grieves my heart.

Missouri State legislature defunds Planned Parenthood in pro-life budget

Missouri lawmakers passed a firmly pro-life budget May 9 that defunds abortion businesses like Planned Parenthood and provides support for moms and babies. The $28 billion budget is headed to Gov. Eric Greitens, who is pro-life.

Currence to be re-nominated as SBC registration secretary

Don Currence, a Missouri administration and children's pastor at FBC, Ozark, will be nominated for a second term as Southern Baptist Convention registration secretary, his pastor Phillip Burden announced, May 8.

SBU confers 631 diplomas during C. Pat Taylor’s final commencement as president

“I always enjoy the chant of ‘C.Pat!’” Dr. C. Pat Taylor, retiring president of SBU, said. “It’s been a great 22 years and I cannot think of a better group to graduate with, so I’m happy to be graduating with the 2018 class.”

Hannibal-LaGrange celebrates 254 graduates

HANNIBAL – Beautiful weather reflected the bright spirits of 254 graduates as they walked across the stage in ceremonial regalia to shake the hand of Hannibal-LaGrange University President Anthony Allen and receive their diplomas on Saturday, May 5.

MBTS grads urged to remain faithful in ministry

Jason Allen, president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, challenged graduates during the school's 63rd commencement to "guard their personal holiness and doctrinal faithfulness."

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