Pastor David Van Bebber, of Calhoun Baptist Church, shares his reaction and insights on the 2014 Worldview Conference. … [Read more...]
Lynwood program for women in recovery
CAPE GIRARDEAU – Midwest Ministry Care Center (MMCC) officially opened the “Ruth House” here Feb. 1. The house is an integral part of the MMCC’s residential program for women in recovery. The ministry provides women an opportunity for transformation within a residential environment that is Christ-centered and comprehensive. The Care Center is affiliated with Lynwood Baptist Church here. Often women who are completing an inpatient program have no viable option for a place to go, said the … [Read more...]
TV’s Duggar family coming to Cape Girardeau May 4
CAPE GIRARDEAU – Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar of the popular TLC show 19 Kids & Counting are celebrating 30 years of marriage this year and are coming to Lynwood Baptist Church May 4 to support a Christian residential program for women in recovery. The Duggars started filming their first show back 10 years ago when they only had 14 children. Over the years the name of their show has changed as their family size has increased. The first show was called 14 Children and Pregnant Again, … [Read more...]
Where was God? Official Trailer
JOPLIN – A new documentary will look at the role faith in God played as victims of deadly tornadoes in Joplin and Moore, Okla. pieced their lives back together. The documentary, “Where Was God?” features Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers’ and survivors’ testimonies. Look for more information and an interview with the producers in an upcoming issue of The Pathway. … [Read more...]
Excitement builds in St. Joe for Light Up Missouri
SUSAN MIRES/contributing writer ST. JOSEPH – A trailer load of Bibles arrived in St. Joseph last spring. Then the strategy began of how to get the Word into people’s hands. The St. Joseph Baptist Association served as a pilot in 2013 for Light Up Missouri – a servant-evangelism initiative of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) that encourages churches to distribute one million Bibles over the next two years. The impact has already been noticed among St. Joseph churches who … [Read more...]
WMU makes dolls for DR
EUREKA – Handmade dolls that have often been used during mission trips are now being made for Disaster Relief chaplains to give to victims. Jay Ryan, wife of Missouri Valley Director of Missions, and state chaplain trainer Patrick Ryan said the pattern for the doll came from the Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) around 2009. Jay said one lady asked her to get the pattern for the doll. Patrick asked WMU if they wanted to do this. Patrick Ryan said he originally got the idea from a First … [Read more...]
Extraordinary prayer: No bands, no parades, just prayer
Last issue I called an audible requesting Missouri Baptists on April 8 to enter into a special time of prayer and fasting. In response, some are organizing prayer times in their homes or church houses. Others plan to join us in the Baptist Building. We are taking time to pray from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No lunch. Just prayer. Bring a cushion for your knees. Since I made this announcement, I have been amazed at the number of pastors and church leaders who have called or sent an email to the … [Read more...]
Missouri, Atlixco, Mexico churches forge partnership
WASHINGTON, Mo. – Thousands of people who need Christ live in Atlixco, a city in the Mexican state of Puebla. Faith Baptist Church in Washington and Rios de Agua Viva (Rivers of Living Water) Church in Atlixco have formed a partnership to meet that need. “We want to instill a desire in my people to show Christian love like Jesus,” Mario Ramirez, pastor of Rios de Agua Viva, told members of Faith Baptist Church during a visit to Missouri, Feb. 23. “It should be a priority regardless of … [Read more...]
Bible stories ‘Light Up Missouri’ for non-readers
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptists have accepted the challenge during the next two years to distribute one million Bibles across their state as part of “Light Up Missouri,” a servant evangelism initiative organized by the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC). Through this campaign, they hope to combat the tide of biblical illiteracy that has spread across the nation and to see lives transformed by the truth of Scripture. And by sharing stories from God’s Word, they hope to reach even the … [Read more...]
Christians and governments that criminalize homosexuality
By Doug Elders As an SBC pastor I am very disappointed in the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission’s recent article, What Should Christians Think of Governments That Criminalize Homosexuality? I strongly disagree with its perspective. I have been a Southern Baptist for nearly 40 years and have been so because we stand firmly on the unchanging authority of Scripture. I believe this article undermines very clear Biblical teaching about the abominable nature of homosexuality and … [Read more...]
Call to prayer: Where are all the godly men?
KANSAS CITY – Where have all the godly men gone? These days I ponder that question with increased frequency and concern. If the lack of godly men were only a matter of personality or ministerial preference, then little would be lost. Such is not the case, though. The church is in great need of awakening and renewal and, in the spirit of English Puritan leader Richard Baxter, its greatest need might well be godly men. Not that long ago, “man of God” was a common and honored descriptor … [Read more...]
What does the Bible really say about tithing?
JEFFERSON CITY – Does the Bible command tithing – that is, giving 10 percent of our income to God? If we don’t tithe, are we robbing God? Doesn’t the Old Testament teach tithing, while the New Testament teaches giving? Isn’t the whole issue one of law vs. grace? These questions – and others – are addressed in a new video and Bible study just released by the Missouri Baptist Convention. The video/study package is called, “Will a man rob God? What the Bible really says about … [Read more...]
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