When then-State Senator Mike Parson and wife, Teresa, stopped by The Pathway office to introduce themselves during his 2016 campaign to become lieutenant governor, it did not take long to realize that their faith in Christ was important to them. They made it clear that their faith is a priority, freely sharing with me their beliefs. Nothing has changed for them since he has become governor. Both have been front row attendees to the annual Legislative Prayer Service held at Concord Baptist … [Read more...]
Could we be eating, drinking aborted babies?
It is shameful for an institution like Washington University, which is so highly regarded for its academics, to be up to its eyeballs in our nation’s abortion industry. Washington University medical faculty have been doing abortions for Planned Parenthood in St. Louis for years. If that were not bad enough, they also train physicians on abortions before they disperse across the nation. Related: ‘A culture of death’ - Wash U could face stiff penalties for abortion ties. It is abhorrent … [Read more...]
‘A culture of death’ – Wash U could face stiff penalties for abortion ties
JEFFERSON CITY – If Washington University in St. Louis continues to train and export abortionists nationwide, the Missouri General Assembly is poised to slap the school with one of the stiffest penalties ever against an abortion-supporting institution. Related: For more on Washington University's ties to the abortion industry, click here. Legislation is moving through the Missouri House of Representatives and Senate that will impose a 1.9 percent tax on Washington University’s $8 billion … [Read more...]
SBU allegations against trustee untrue
As we were wrapping the last article of this issue of The Pathway, a disturbing story appeared that, as editor, I would be remiss in not communicating to our readers. On Feb. 22, responding to a Facebook post, SBU President Eric Turner posted a message on the university’s website announcing that “a newly elected trustee may have mishandled child sexual abuse allegations against one of his staff members in 2005.” Reports quickly surfaced that Turner was referring to Mike Roy, who was … [Read more...]
Don’t let envy be our poison ivy
I love yard work. I never lack amazement at the grandeur of God’s creation – even in my rocky backyard. But amidst the beauty of it all, I do not understand it all. For example, I have yet to discover any value in poison ivy. Once I get a little, it quickly turns into a lot – of misery. The spreading blisters and itching can last for weeks. I’m itching now, just thinking about it. It is the same way with poison envy. I say poison because envy is just that to our lives. Once it gets on us … [Read more...]
‘Truths worth contending for’ – MBTS’s Allen discusses challenges of higher education, culture
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of a two-part interview with Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary President Jason Allen. The interview occurred Dec. 9 at The Pathway offices and was conducted by Pathway Editor Don Hinkle. The first part can be found here. Don Hinkle: The presidents of all the SBC seminaries meet on a regular basis. What is your take on where theological education is, in general, collectively, throughout the SBC? Jason Allen: Let me speak within the SBC and beyond the … [Read more...]
Expanded gambling threatens Missouri families
From the first day The Pathway began publishing, God has impressed upon us to use it to warn His Church of impending danger. The moral issues facing American society have grown exponentially in recent decades, posing challenges to a biblical worldview.The Pathway strives to provide Missouri Southern Baptists with biblical answers to society’s problems. The Pathway staff sees ourselves as watchmen in the watchtower, as described in Ezekiel 33. We feel called to warn the Church of sin and … [Read more...]
Allen talks MBTS’s past, future
EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. Jason Allen was elected president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City on Oct. 15, 2012. In this first, of a two-part interview at The Pathway offices Dec. 9 with Editor Don Hinkle, Allen discusses the current state – and future – of the seminary. The second part can be found here. What makes you happy when you look at what God has done at Midwestern under your presidency? That’s a very kind way to frame the question Don. I’m profoundly thankful … [Read more...]
A warning on fake news, setting the record straight
Former NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw does not share the same biblical worldview which I espouse. But I agree with the legendary newsman who is worried about the condition of American journalism. Southern Baptists ought to pay attention. “I think the most extraordinarily powerful tool and the most destructive development in modern life is the current media,” said the author and TV Hall of Famer in a recent interview with Artful Living magazine. He criticized the divisive nature of media and … [Read more...]
MBF’s Franks discusses Windermere purchase in exclusive interview
EDITOR’S NOTE: After the Missouri Baptist Foundation’s (MBF) subsidiary Straighway Holdings, Inc. (SHI) purchased Windermere last month (see story, here), MBF and SHI President Neil Franks agree to answered several questions about the purchase. The following is a transcript of the interview. Prior to answering the questions via email, Franks also gave the following statement in writing to The Pathway: “Our goal was to secure the property of the campground commonly known as Windermere … [Read more...]
The truth behind Christmas
God has blessed me in so many ways throughout my life. One of the greatest blessings is that I was born into a strong Christian home, led by two life-long committed parents who loved and nurtured me and my younger brother and sister. For 38 years mom and dad demonstrated to us what it meant to be a committed, loving married couple for life and always pointed us to Jesus. Dad has gone on to Glory (in 1989), and we look forward to being reunited with him some day. Christmas for the Hinkle … [Read more...]
Silencing Christians, prison ministry and politics
Homosexual advocates in Missouri are attempting to silence Christians or anyone opposed to the controversial lifestyle. City councils in Columbia and Kansas City have passed laws banning therapy and counseling from a biblical, Christian perspective for people wanting to leave homosexuality, also known as “conversion therapy.” The broadly written measure also threatens parental rights as well as one’s right to freedom of speech and religion. The city councils took the action because they … [Read more...]
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