Last week, my wife and children agreed that if I were ever to stop shaving, disaster would ensue. Whether I aim for a goatee, mutton chops or a brawny beard, the genetics for success are simply missing. So I’m settled with the fact that, from eternity, God has ordained that I grow no facial hair, but only recently did I realize the weight of my predicament. The writer E.B. White once remarked that a simple bout of hay fever could turn the course of history. The same could be said, … [Read more...]
SBU begins search for new Redford College dean
BOLIVAR, Mo. — Southwest Baptist University begins its search this month for the next dean of the University’s Redford College of Theology and Ministry. Rodney Reeves, who has served on the SBU faculty for 19 years, 15 of those years as College dean, has resigned to serve as senior pastor at First Baptist Church in Jonesboro, Ark. In an Aug. 4th Facebook post, Reeves announced that he would be leaving SBU to enter the pastorate. “It is with great joy and a grateful heart,” Reeves … [Read more...]
Jury rules Katy Perry copied Christian rap song
NASHVILLE (BP) – A jury unanimously ruled on Monday (July 29) that Katy Perry's 2013 hit song "Dark Horse" improperly copied from a 2009 Christian rap song from a musical artist known as "Flame," according to media reports. The case -- originally filed in 2014 by rapper Marcus Gray (under the stage name 'Flame') and his two co-authors -- involves the song titled "Joyful Noise," which was released in 2009, according to Associated Press. The song also features a verse by Christian rap … [Read more...]
‘Orwellian mentality’ emerging? – In 1984, SBC agency heads waged ‘holy war’ … against conservatives
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. KANSAS CITY – In 1984, agency heads of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) broke their silence after watching conservatives win SBC presidential elections year-after-year since the election of Adrian Rogers in 1979. … [Read more...]
‘Astonishing, astounding’: Jerry Vines reflects on ‘Battle for the Bible’ in exclusive interview
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. HOUSTON – Jerry Vines, 81, has served as a Southern Baptist pastor and preacher for more than 60 years. He was elected as pastor at the First Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Fla., in 1982 and served at the church until his … [Read more...]
Connection Point Church takes gospel to Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A youth mission team from Connection Point Church, Raytown, shared the love of Christ here, June 9-16. The youth mission team partnered with Grace Works, a ministry in Anchorage that organizes Bible camps at dozens of parks in and around Anchorage. “In Alaska, it is very diverse and under-churched,” Student Pastor Tyler Jordan of Connection Point Church told The Pathway. As such, the Missouri mission team worked alongside Grace Works ministry to “take church” to parks … [Read more...]
‘We need prayer’: Fort Leonard Wood chaplains call Southern Baptists to intercede for military
FORT LEONARD WOOD – Capt. Jose Rondon of the U.S. Army huddled in prayer alongside fellow military chaplains on the stage of the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting, June 11, in Birmingham, Ala. Rondon was one of multiple chaplains representing all Southern Baptist affiliated chaplains in a “Celebrating Freedom” portion of the annual meeting. As Rondon and other chaplains prayed on stage, Southern Baptist messengers called out to God to bless these chaplains and bring spiritual … [Read more...]
Forty-one students saved at MBC’s Super Summer
BOLIVAR, HANNIBAL – Forty-one students from around the state professed faith in Christ during two separate weeks of Super Summer, organized by the Missouri Baptist Convention and hosted by Southwest Baptist University and Hannibal-LaGrange University, June 10-14 and June 17-21. Additionally, 52 youth surrendered to the ministry, and 43 recommitted their lives to Christ. Registration for both weeks of Super Summer totaled 1,075 – up by about 50 or 60 from last year’s attendance. In … [Read more...]
Rogers’ 1979 election as Southern Baptist president ignites conservative renewal
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the eleventh 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. HOUSTON – By the time the Southern Baptist Convention gathered for its annual meeting here in 1979, Missouri pastor Bill Dudley had almost given up hope that the convention could be turned around from its liberal drift. … [Read more...]
Venezuelan Christians look to God amid crises
BARQUISIMETO, Venezuela – Amid political and economic crises in Venezuela, one month’s salary can buy a carton of eggs and a small block of cheese. Inflation rates are spiraling above 1 million percent, and earlier this year the International Monetary Fund predicted that inflation could reach 10 million percent in the nation. But for one Venezuelan pastor and his wife, this turmoil can’t prevent God from working in his homeland. “We are ambassadors of the Kingdom and don’t depend on the … [Read more...]
Jasper church reportedly damaged in tornado, MBC churches reaching out in Eldon
EDITOR'S NOTE/UPDATE: Kirk Baker, Director of Missions for the Spring River Baptist Association, told The Pathway on May 28th that the congregation at Zion Baptist here voted earlier this year to close the doors of the church (for reasons unrelated to the tornado), though The Pathway does not have a precise date for the closure. Their pastor, Sam Etcheson, moved to Texas earlier this month. Nevertheless, one person was in the parsonage when the tornado hit. "He is in the hospital with some … [Read more...]
‘We must take action!’ – Missouri DOM: the late Bill Powell ‘most influential’ leader in Conservative Resurgence of SBC
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the ninth 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. COLUMBIA – In 1973, Larry Lewis – then serving with the Baptist Convention of Pennsylvania – bussed college students from around the state to a Bible conference, where they heard from Morris Ashcraft, then a professor at … [Read more...]
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