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Kansas City counselors win reversal in 8th Circuit Court censorship case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has reversed key portions of a federal district court ruling against two Missouri counselors who are challenging counseling censorship ordinances adopted by Kansas City and Jackson County.

Women’s sports scores ‘9-Nil’ win at U.S. Supreme Court

In one of the most significant rulings of the decade for women and girls, the U.S. Supreme Court on June 30 upheld state laws protecting female athletes from male competition — and delivered an historic double victory for Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), the nation's leading religious-liberty legal organization.

National Marriage Week set for Feb. 7-14

The story of St. Valentine highlights his effort of honoring marriages in part by marrying couples even at the defiance of the Roman Emperor of that era. Over time Valentine's Day became a convenient way to observe the loving devotion that couples have for one another, and a great opportunity to honor marriage.  Now several hundreds of years later we are celebrating National Marriage week on Feb. 7-14.

Southwest Missouri Berry Festival supports MBCH

The spirit of unity and generosity shone brightly at the annual Berry Festival, July 22, a collaborative effort between churches across southern Missouri to raise funds for the Missouri Baptist Children's Home – above and beyond the funds these churches provide through the Cooperative Program.

Latter-Day Saints temple coming to Springfield

Missouri Baptist apologist James Schurke writes, “Someday soon, Mormon missionaries may be knocking on your door. We should always be ready to offer a reason for the hope that’s within us – sharing Christ with gentleness and respect.”

RA Congress to celebrate missions in Sedalia, April 21

Boys from all over the state will gather at the State Fairgrounds for a celebration of missions on Friday night, April 21.

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