LATHROP – The First Baptist Church here faced a setback in completing their new building when a storm toppled the newly constructed frame of the building, July 1. But, according to Pastor Ron Malott, the church still stands strong. Malott said a nighttime storm likely sent powerful bursts of wind that leveled much of the timber framework, even as construction teams from churches in various states were in the area to work on the building. This was the second time this summer that a burst of … [Read more...]
‘God of Liberty’ – Historian, author Thomas Kidd discusses U.S. Founders’ faith in exclusive interview
KANSAS CITY – Historian Thomas Kidd serves as a distinguished visiting professor at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary here. He is the author of several books about the founding era of the United States, including God of Liberty: A Religious History of the American Revolution; Patrick Henry: First Among Patriots; Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father; George Whitefield: America’s Spiritual Founding Father; and The Great Awakening: The Roots of Evangelical … [Read more...]
Taxpayers must fund abortion, Missouri Supreme Court rules
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Supreme Court ruled, June 30, that Missouri taxpayers must fund Plan Parenthood’s billion-dollar abortion industry. In a 6-1 majority, the state justices dubbed as unconstitutional Missouri laws enacted in 2018 and 2019 to prohibit the funding of abortion centers through Medicaid. The single dissenting judge, Zel Fischer, is a member of First Baptist Church, Tarkio. “The Missouri Supreme Court decision in Planned Parenthood v. Department of Social Services is … [Read more...]
Missions survey released by MBTS’s Hadaway
KANSAS CITY – Ever since the beginning of the modern missions movement, Baptists have explored the world, researched its tribes and cultures, and looked for the best methods for reaching all people with the message of the cross. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s missions professor Robin Dale Hadaway continues this tradition in his latest book, released this year by B&H publishing, titled A Survey of World Missions. In his book, Hadaway lays out the biblical basis and … [Read more...]
Hawley: ‘It’s time for religious conservatives to stand, speak out’
WASHINGTON – Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) urged “religious conservatives to stand up and to speak out” during a floor speech delivered June 16, only one dayafter the United States Supreme Court announced its “seismic decision” that “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” are protected by Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. “It’s time for religious conservatives to bring forward the best of our ideas on every policy affecting this nation,” Hawley said. “We should be out in the … [Read more...]
‘Parenting from the pew’ – Windermere to host online workshop to help parents, ministers disciple children as churches reopen
ROACH – As Missouri Baptist churches have grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic, many have decided to cancel children’s Sunday school classes and other programs. According to Teresa Huddleston, this presents an opportunity for churches across the state to refresh the way they think about children’s ministry. For nearly three decades, Huddleston – the wife of Windermere President Tim Huddleston – has served in children’s ministry. And she sees parents as essential for the discipleship of … [Read more...]
‘We cannot be silent’ – Churches stand for human dignity, life after George Floyd’s death
KANSAS CITY – Missouri Baptist churches across the Kansas City metroplex are linking arms to stand for the value of every life made in God’s image and to declare the gospel’s power to break down racial barriers in the nation. United Believers Community Church in south Kansas City and the Fellowship Church in Greenwood partnered with other area churches and the Christian radio station, Life 88.5, to host an online prayer rally, June 4, focused on opening fruitful conversation about racial … [Read more...]
Lost leg leads to changed lives, mission opportunities
SPRINGFIELD – Cold rain and dark skies loomed over the highway shortly before 7 p.m. on Nov. 15, 2012. James Wilson was driving home from a hunting trip with his son when, suddenly, a drunk driver hit him head on. Wilson, a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church here, remembers little else – only “glimpses,” snapshots of the traumatic evening: He remembers his son beating on his car door, calling to him, “Dad, do you recognize my voice?” He remembers his son leaning over him, placing his … [Read more...]
Legal fight continues in Jackson County
KANSAS CITY – The fight against the discrimination of churches continues in Jackson County, two weeks after a Missouri Baptist church filed suit against the county, calling its “re-opening” plan unconstitutional due to its unequal treatment of churches. Jackson County officials made changes to their “re-opening” plan after Abundant Life Church, Lee’s Summit, filed suit against the county on May 7. But the church’s attorneys say the amended plan lacks clarity and still treats churches … [Read more...]
Sacrifices remembered – Marrs rediscovers family’s WWII experiences from 75-year-old letters
KANSAS CITY – Hunkered down in his home for the past couple months because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Matt Marrs nevertheless traveled back across both space and time because of a family treasure – namely, dozens of 75-year-old letters from the World War II era – that he received from his late grandmother, Ruby Furr. During the pandemic lockdown, Marrs pulled out a magnifying glass and began to organize the letters and inspect them, one by one. And he made some incredible discoveries: For … [Read more...]
Despite COVID-19 setbacks, Windermere Baptist Conference Center open for ministry
ROACH – Like many other non-profits around the nation, the Windermere Baptist Conference Center here is facing financial setbacks as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. But, according to Windermere President Tim Huddleston, the camp is open for ministry. “I’ll be very transparent, the pandemic has really hurt us financially,” Huddleston told The Pathway. So far, although the camp hasn’t been closed, many events in April, May and early June have been cancelled or postponed because of … [Read more...]
MBC’s Yeats points Missouri Baptists to gospel opportunities amid decline in CP giving
JEFFERSON CITY – As the state begins to reopen and as churches redouble their efforts to make disciples, multiply churches and develop leaders, Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Executive Director John Yeats encouraged them to trust the Lord for gospel opportunities in days to come. “I would encourage our churches to focus their ministries on the essentials. Build up one another in the faith,” Yeats said. “Challenge one another to good works. Tend to the needy and above all be attentive to … [Read more...]
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