Some of the harshest criticism I have received during my 20-plus years as the founding editor of this news journal have occurred while addressing issues involving public policy. I understand our purpose for existing as a state convention is to make Christ known and for Him to become Lord and Savior for every sinner who believes. But we are to do more. As believers we are called to grow in the faith once for all delivered unto the saints. It is through our growth in Christ that we come to … [Read more...]
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Dad needs mom’s support
“Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them. – Colossians 3:18,19 When my husband and I were first married, I told him that I did not want to be in first place in his life. What I preferred was to have him always put God in first place, then I would know that I would always be in second place. God plans everything perfectly, if we would only follow His ways! Many would argue that women should not have to … [Read more...]
Count it all, Joy
I work with accountants. I like accountants; God likes accountants; you should like accountants. They are full of tenacity, many of whom are the finest examples of Christian kindness you will ever find. However, accountants will require you to “code” every transaction. Expenses must be “charged back” or correctly identified based on the transaction’s already determined exact account number. Getting close does not count; for instance, writing account number 482628402974 is not the same as … [Read more...]
MBCH ministers to developmentally delayed adults
The crowd waited in hushed anticipation as the player dug in at the batter’s box. Then came a powerful swing of the bat sending the ball speeding toward the field. To the fans’ joy and amazement, the batter then began to giggle as she ran around the bases with a gleeful and repeated, “Wheeee! Wheeee!” overflowing from her happy heart. As you may have guessed, the above scene was not played out on any college or pro-baseball field. Instead, it was a scene of delight shared at the Miracle … [Read more...]
Sounding the alarm
I’m all kinds of thankful that alarm clocks have come a long way. And by “come a long way,” I mean we hardly use them anymore. We now have phones to awaken us with our favorite song. Or a verse, a mantra, a cheer. Or with church bells. Or with hot coffee. Well probably not that last one. Yet. Waiting for an app for that. I’m hoping it’ll have a bacon feature. Waking up to those alarm clocks of yester-year was the equivalent of waking up to a tornado siren. If your alarm didn’t send you … [Read more...]
Thank you, Southern Baptists
For 25 years, Team Yeats (Sharon and I) sat at the Recording Secretary’s desk to record the proceedings of the Southern Baptist Annual Meeting. We both agree, it’s been an honor to serve and to work with some of Southern Baptists’ finest servants. One thing the Recording Secretary does is relate to those people at the executive committee who do the behind-the-scenes work of publication preparation, logistical support, communications, and graphic design. As a matter of fact, both SBC … [Read more...]
On Roe: ‘The wrong shall fail, the right prevail’
If there was ever an argument urging Southern Baptists not to engage in public policy matters, it has been left in tatters following the U.S. Supreme Court’s historic decision overturning Roe v. Wade. For too long we heard liberal voices howl that we should not be involved in politics. I guess Moses, Daniel and the Apostles Peter and Paul did not get the message. Every one of them appealed to the governmental authorities of their time, just as Christian leaders have done through the … [Read more...]
Connecting the dots of cooperation
A major hallmark of Baptist life is cooperation. In the three years since Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries was restored as an entity of the Missouri Baptist Convention, cooperation has been a basis of untold blessings to this ministry. In Numbers 17:1-5, the question of “Whom will we follow” was raised by the tribes of Israel. God responded by instructing Israel, “For there shall be one rod for the head of each father’s house. Then you shall place them in the tabernacle of meeting … [Read more...]
MBC’s Yeats: ‘An historic day for the sanctity of life’
A message from Dr. John Yeats, Executive Director of the Missouri Baptist Convention Today is the day that pro-lifers have anticipated for 50 years and I have worked for my entire adult life! Finally, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has restored justice and overturned the egregious decision of Roe v. Wade with its Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision. We have long known the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion; Roe and Casey are overruled; … [Read more...]
We are all interim
I have the fantastic privilege of currently serving as an interim pastor. The word “interim” comes from the Latin, meaning “time intervening.” Or, in other words, “the time in between” two points or events. As pastors, we use the “interim” title to describe the person between the two “permanent” pastors. But, if you think about it, there is no such thing as a “permanent” pastor. If there were, there would never be the need for an interim. The truth is, all pastors are interim. I serve … [Read more...]
A Missouri Baptist treasure
EDITOR’S NOTE: Gary Ledbetter served for 21 years as editor of The Southern Baptist TEXAN, the official newsjournal of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. He currently serves as senior editor of the Missouri Baptist Convention’s High Street Press. The Missouri Baptist Pathway is like the paper I edited for 21 years, The Southern Baptist TEXAN, in that both papers were born out of the SBC Conservative Resurgence. And both our papers were necessitated by regrettable controversy. The … [Read more...]
A grateful editor reflects on 20 years of service
There have been days that were, well, a nightmare. Angry readers calling to cancel their subscriptions and tyrants demanding I be terminated. There were nights I went home, laid my head on my late wife’s shoulder and cried like a baby. Sound familiar, pastors? In its wisdom, the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Executive Board determined that The Pathway would remain under its influence because they represented the churches. After all, the churches established The Pathway, so it belongs … [Read more...]
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