FRC, ADF call Missourians to urge Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) to protect religious freedom WASHINGTON – United States Senators have a last chance to block threats to religious liberty brought about by the so-called “Respect for Marriage Act." As such, faith-based policy experts are calling Christians to contact their senators and urge them to protect religious freedom. Missouri Baptist Convention leaders came out in opposition to the bill in a Nov. 15th letter. They said the bill “shows … [Read more...]
First English Baptists share little known link with Mayflower’s passengers
LONDON, England – In 1612, eight years before the Pilgrims set sail for the New World to find a home where they could worship together in freedom, English Baptist pastor Thomas Helwys proclaimed a message that would transform Western civilization for centuries to come. Writing to King James I, Helwys published a tract called A Short Declaration of the Mistery of Iniquity, and in it he wrote the following inscription: “Hear, O king, and despise not the counsel of the poor, and let their … [Read more...]
Thomas Kidd’s latest book receives WORLD best book of the year award
KANSAS CITY (MBTS) – Thomas S. Kidd’s latest book, Thomas Jefferson: A Biography of Spirit and Flesh (Yale University Press, 2022), was recently named WORLD’s Best Book of the Year. Kidd, who serves as research professor of Church History at Midwestern Seminary, said of the recent announcement, “I was so pleased to learn about the WORLD best book of the year award. It is a testimony to how many readers are interested in the vital but contested role that faith played in the American … [Read more...]
Blunt votes ‘yes,’ Hawley ‘no,’ on same-sex marriage bill
MBC leaders opposed bill prior to vote, calling it an ‘intentional attack on religious freedom’ (EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was updated at 4:35 p.m., Nov. 16, adding additional coverage from Baptist Press below.) WASHINGTON – United States Senators from Missouri were divided, Nov. 16, about whether the lawmaking body should move forward with the so-called "Respect for Marriage Act." Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) voted against moving forward with the bill. But Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), who … [Read more...]
‘Chosen Road’ seeks to encourage revitalizing churches through new Christmas album, tour
NASHVILLE (BP) – As the holiday season approaches, chart-topping bluegrass band “Chosen Road,” hopes touring their new Christmas album “Appalachian Christmas,” will help encourage rural, revitalizing churches. Hailing from West Virginia, Chosen Road is known for their Appalachian-bluegrass musical style, which they use to “reimagine” classic Christian worship songs. The band’s most recent albums, “Appalachian Worship” and “Appalachian Hymns,” both reached the top 5 on Billboard’s Top … [Read more...]
‘Intentional attack on religious freedom’: MBC leaders oppose so-called ‘Respect for Marriage Act’
EDITOR'S NOTE: Read an update to this story here: "United States Senators have a last chance to block threats to religious liberty brought about by the so-called 'Respect for Marriage Act.' As such, faith-based policy experts are calling Christians to contact their senators and urge them to protect religious freedom." Read more at https://mbcpathway.com/2022/11/25/last-chance-remains-to-protect-religious-liberty-in-u-s-senate. JEFFERSON CITY – The so-called “Respect for Marriage Act” … [Read more...]
MBC’s Christian Life Commission honors Parson for pro-life support
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) Christian Life Commission (CLC) awarded its 2022 Distinguished Service Award to Missouri Governor Mike Parson – in recognition, especially, of his efforts to uphold the sanctity of life within the state. Parson and his wife, Teresa, are members of First Baptist Church, Bolivar. The Parsons hosted members of the CLC for a luncheon at the Governor’s mansion in Jefferson City, Oct. 26, after which the commission presented the … [Read more...]
Proposed rule protects children in state-funded libraries from inappropriate materials
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s office submitted a proposed rule last month aiming to establish measures in state-funded libraries for protecting minors from non-age-appropriate materials. In recent years, libraries have been in the spotlight of cultural debate for hosting “drag queen story hours” and including books that promote the LGBTQ+ agenda on shelves for children and youth. The Secretary of State’s proposed rule doesn’t explicitly mention LGBTQ+ … [Read more...]
Steven Curtis Chapman bares soul in latest ‘I Am Second’ film
PLANO, Texas (BP) – Halfway between Possum Trot and Monkey’s Eyebrow, Ky., – Paducah, that is – Steven Curtis Chapman grew up hearing his father intervene with prayer when family discord arose. “I remember as a little boy hearing my dad pray prayers like, ‘God, I don’t know how to be a good father or a good husband ‘cause I didn’t have a dad in my life. But you’re my Father now, and will you please teach me how to do that?’ “And so, as a little guy,” Chapman said, “I got to see the … [Read more...]
Don’t be N.A.I.V.E about Amendment 3: Christian ethicist urges a ‘No’ vote on legalizing recreational marijuana in Missouri
EDITOR'S NOTE: J. Alan Branch serves as professor of Christian Ethics at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Mo. During their annual meeting in St. Charles, Oct. 24-25, Missouri Baptist messengers approved a resolution opposing the legalization of recreational marijuana. "... [W]e desire to protect the people of Missouri from the dangers of state-legalized recreational marijuana by urging a vote of 'No' on the measure entitled Amendment 3 on the November 8, 2022 Missouri … [Read more...]
‘Lifemark’: pro-life, must-see film
KANSAS CITY – Every time I see a movie by the Kendrick brothers (“Fireproof,” “Courageous,” “War Room”), I leave the theater saying the same thing: “They’re getting really good at this.” I said the same thing leaving “Lifemark.” Indeed, with each project they produce, the Christian filmmakers up their game and deliver something that not only inspires, edifies, and uplifts, but it succeeds in actually being entertaining. Still in theaters and available for streaming soon, “Lifemark” is … [Read more...]
Pentagon to fund service members’ travel for abortions
WASHINGTON (BP) – The Biden administration’s nationwide campaign to promote abortion access made another advance Thursday (Oct. 20) – this time at the Pentagon. The Department of Defense (DOD) announced it will provide funds for service members to travel to states where they can obtain abortions if they are stationed in locations where a ban on the procedure has been enacted. The “travel and transportation allowances,” which will also be for military dependents, and other policies … [Read more...]
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