How vividly I remember the saying that was going around my hometown of Verona, Mo, when I was growing up. “You better not date one of those Haddock girls! Old man Haddock has a shotgun!” My four sisters and I hated that. We knew that many guys would not go through the grueling experience of coming inside and being questioned by my dad with his booming voice. Only the strong of heart dared. When they walked out the door with one of Ernest Haddock’s daughters, there was no doubt in … [Read more...]
Take the initiative to invite someone
One of the things Missouri Baptists do well is invest cooperative resources in their smaller-church pastors through an event tailored just for them. Once again this month, mb125 exceeded the cap on the number of participants of this special retreat designed to equip and encourage. Two of the key speakers were Chuck and Rhonda Kelley of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Kelley is a legend in regards to evangelism and discipleship. Part of his message included remarks that he … [Read more...]
Has the Next Great Spiritual Awakening Begun in Burlington, NC?
Column by OneCry's Malachi O'Brien, pastor of The Church at Pleasant Ridge in Kansas City-area Harrisonville and associate pastor of prayer and church revitalization at nearby First Baptist Church in Raytown, Mo. He previously served as president of the Missouri Baptist Convention Pastors’ Conference. The fame of revival spreads the flame of revival! The flames of revival have ignited in Burlington, NC, in a way that can only be explained by the miraculous power of the Holy Spirit. What … [Read more...]
When you’re not good at evangelism
Lori McDaniel, IMB Global Mission Catalyst I’m not good at being an encourager. Or, as a friend put it, “You’re not a pillow-fluffer.” And it’s true; I’m not. It is a conscious effort for me to discipline myself to be an encourager. At the risk of sounding spiritually shallow, I’ve never felt I’m great at evangelism either. You, too? I suspect this might be you since, according to a Barna Group survey, only 1% of Christians believe they are gifted at evangelism. This, however, is not a … [Read more...]
Abortion, trafficking, pro-life endorsements
June 27 was another sad day in America for women and the unborn. That was the day the U.S. Supreme Court struck down provisions of a Texas law requiring abortion clinics to meet the same standards as ambulatory surgical centers and requiring abortionists to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital in case of medical emergencies. This disastrous ruling will mean the unnecessary deaths of babies and leave mothers exposed to serious health risks. The ruling is bad news for Missouri, … [Read more...]
Jason Allen: On preaching, public invitations
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following essay was first posted on “For the Church,” a blog published by Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary online at ftc.co. I once preached a series of renewal services at Rosedale Baptist Church in Abingdon, VA. Commonly referred to as a “revival,” or, in previous generations, a “protracted meeting,” each service carried a specifically evangelistic emphasis. I prayed the Lord would be pleased to honor the preaching of His Word, call many to faith in Christ, and … [Read more...]
Responding to Islam: Has the gospel been corrupted?
Muslims believe in the Injil, or gospel, but define it differently than evangelical Christians do. Further, they claim the church has corrupted the biblical texts so that only the Qur’an preserves the genuine good news. In defining the gospel, Muslim commentator Yusuf Ali writes that “the Injil spoken of by the Qur’an is not the New Testament. It is not the four Gospels now received as canonical. It is the single Gospel which, Islam teaches, was revealed to Jesus, and which he taught.” … [Read more...]
A historic moment for MBC, Pathway
It was 14 years ago this month that the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) last came to St. Louis for its annual meeting and it marked the beginning of one of the greatest blessings God has ever bestowed on me and my wife, Bernadette. It also marked an important moment in Missouri Baptist history. The blessing and historical moment to which I refer is the creation of The Pathway. When the SBC last came to St. Louis it was buoyed by the conservative vanquishing of moderates who attempted to … [Read more...]
‘Must renounce all forms of religion’
The guide led our small group all the way to the top of the Albrechtsburg Castle wall. We looked out over the panoramic landscape at the incredible beauty of the Elbe River valley in southern Germany, an area that once was in East Germany. We were precisely in Meissen, the home of some of the world’s finest porcelain ware. The work of the artisans is extraordinary. While we stood looking over the wall, one of my fellow tour members asked the question, “What was it like to live under … [Read more...]
Spurgeon’s sorrows
Eswine, Zack. Spurgeon’s Sorrows: Realistic Hope for those who Suffer from Depression. Geanies House, Scotland: Christian Focus, 2014. 144 pages. $9.99. Many Christians know what it is like to go through dark times of the soul, whether because of circumstances, disposition, or dryness in one’s relationship with God. Many other Christians know what it is like to watch those they love go through those dark times, wondering how they can help or what they can say. Sometimes those dark times … [Read more...]
Albert Mohler: Unconditional surrender demanded
Now that the moral revolutionaries are solidly in control, what is to be demanded of Christians who, on the basis of Christian conviction, cannot join the revolution? The demands have now been presented, and they represent unconditional surrender. The latest terms of surrender were delivered by Mark Tushnet, William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. In a stunningly candid essay, Tushnet declared a total liberal victory and chastised his fellow liberals for what he … [Read more...]
Light in a confused world
“Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105 Few would dispute the fact that our world is becoming more confusing. Young children may question, “Am I a boy/girl, or am I a boy/girl who looks like a boy/girl?” While shopping, where do I go to us the bathroom when there may be new choices? What are the Ten Commandments? Do those Ten Commandments just apply sometimes, or are they no longer applicable at all? Is our country’s Constitution outdated? Who has the … [Read more...]
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