SANDY, Oregon – In early September 2013, Melissa Klein sat in her empty bakery and wept. She and her husband, Aaron, had finished collecting her pots and pans for storage. The counters and display cases were empty—no red velvet, raspberry cream, caramel apple, German chocolate or chocolate cinnamon ribbon cakes remained. But Melissa wept mostly because of the silence. No longer would she hear her children playing in the back of the shop where she and Aaron had set up a playroom with toys … [Read more...]
‘The most troubling situation’ – Open Doors president discusses rise, impact of persecution in China
EDITOR’S NOTE: On Feb. 5, I spoke about the global persecution of Christians – particularly of those in China – with David Curry, president of Open Doors, a California-based ministry that supports and raises awareness about persecuted Christians around the world. The following is a transcript of our interview: Benjamin Hawkins: How would you describe the current condition of Christianity in China today? David Curry: “Well, the persecution in China I think is the most troubling … [Read more...]
‘Nobody can stop His work’ – Missouri couple sees hope amid increased persecution in China, 30 years after Tiananmen Square Massacre
BEIJING, China – In the early hours of June 4, 1989, Chinese troops opened fire in the Tiananmen Square here, where student protesters gathered to call for greater freedom and democratic reform in the Communist regime. During the previous weeks, similar protests had spread to nearly 400 other cities, including Wuhan – a city located 750 miles to the south of Beijing. At the time, Wuhan was the home to then newly-weds Wenping Qiu and Lisa Sun. They serve today with a Missouri Baptist … [Read more...]
‘God brought the mission field to me’ – Kansas City church deacon invests retirement for making disciples
KANSAS CITY – Now roughly eight years into his retirement, Ray Beeson wonders how he ever had a spare moment for a full-time job. The 73-year-old deacon and Sunday school teacher at Redbridge Baptist Church spends his days studying Scripture with other men, taking the gospel from door-to-door, studying Arabic with the help of a Christian Egyptian and ministering to members of Kansas City’s large refugee population. In 1975, at the age of 29, Beeson came to grips with the gospel and had “a … [Read more...]
LGBT agenda ‘grooms children’ – Mo. House Bill 2044 empowers parents to protect the young in public libraries
ST. JOSEPH – Sporting a pink floral dress and a white bead necklace, Romeo Huff-Garza was met with applause by crowds within the St. Joseph Public Library here last fall. Meanwhile, protesters gathered outside the library picketed the occasion, decrying what they called – according to the St. Joseph News-Press NOW – “child abuse through gender confusion.” Having performed as drag queen Vivian Versace for eight years, Garza was invited Sept. 10, 2019, to participate in the library’s Drag … [Read more...]
Nine salvations reported at MBC’s first Youth Evangelism Conference
COLUMBIA – At least nine students professed faith in Christ during the Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) annual Youth Evangelism Conference (YEC) at Woodcrest Church here, Jan. 19-20. The event was the MBC’s first YEC, at least in recent decades, and it drew 332 students and ministers from 33 churches around the state. “I am so encouraged by what the Lord is doing in our state among students in the area of evangelism,” Brad Bennett, Making Disciples director for the MBC, told The … [Read more...]
Refugee resettlement in Mo. an opportunity for ministry
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced his decision, Dec. 30, to continue resettling “lawfully admitted refugees” into the state. According to some Missouri Baptists, the governor’s decision opens up opportunities to share Christ’s love and bring gospel transformation not only in Missouri, but across the globe. The governor’s decision came in in response to an executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Sept. 26. According to a news release from the governor’s … [Read more...]
Christmas concert goes to prison
JEFFERSON CITY – Roughly 150 prison inmates at the Jefferson City Correctional Center (JCCC) celebrated Christmas with a “Festival of Light” concert performed by the orchestra and choir from Concord Baptist Church here, Dec. 16. “One of my goals here is to help the worship ministry become more missional,” Brad Newbold, music pastor at Concord Baptist Church, told The Pathway. While he had been seeking a global mission opportunity for the music ministry, God was working behind the scenes to … [Read more...]
‘A necessity until Jesus comes’ – SBTS’ Mohler talks Conservative Resurgence, BF&M 2000 in exclusive Pathway interview
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final article in a year-long series, commemorating the history of the Conservative Resurgence of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) in honor of its 40th anniversary. To read previous articles, visit www.mbcpathway.com/ConservativeResurgence. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – After nearly a decade of conservative presidential victories during the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) annual meetings of the 1980s, the SBC’s trustee boards began to select new conservative entity … [Read more...]
Indigenous Christians inspired by Southern Baptists’ giving
SOUTHEAST ASIA – Southern Baptists’ commitment to joining God’s work across the globe has inspired Christians from other regions of the world to do the same, according to Mark*, a Missouri native currently serving with the International Mission Board in Southeast Asia. And God truly is at work through Southern Baptist missionaries, Mark said. During 21 years on the mission field, he has seen thousands of baptisms in one region. He has also seen people groups go from being completely … [Read more...]
Lottie Moon ‘our lifeline,’ missionary says
SANTIAGO, Chile – Like many of their fellow Southern Baptist missionaries around the globe, Jason and Kelli Frealy give annually to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering to support the work of God around the globe. They love the offering so much that they and their four children named their beloved puppy after the 19th-century missionary, Lottie Moon. According to Jason – a Missouri native and member at First Baptist Church, Thayer, during his younger years – the Cooperative Program and … [Read more...]
MBC evangelist: ‘Hide His Word in our hearts’ to avoid liberal drift
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the latest article in a year-long series, commemorating the history of the Conservative Resurgence of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) in honor of its 40th anniversary. To read previous articles, visit www.mbcpathway.com/ConservativeResurgence. ST. LOUIS – In order to avoid slipping into the theological error of liberalism, Southern Baptists must faithfully read, memorize and trust God’s inerrant Word, according to Missouri Baptist evangelist Jim … [Read more...]
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