ST. LOUIS – The First Baptist Church of Fenton in St. Louis, Missouri will host the Founder's Midwest Conference on February 27-28. Founders Midwest is a regional conference that strives to encourage, educate, and edify Midwest Baptists from theological, historical, and practical perspectives. This year’s conference topic is the importance and necessity of both Law and Gospel. Keynote speakers include Tom Hicks, senior pastor of FBC Clinton, La., author, and director of Founders … [Read more...]
Baptist named to Missouri’s Commission on Human Rights
CLEVER – There is a new voice promising to bring a biblical perspective to cases that come before the Missouri Commission on Human Rights. Gov. Eric Greitens appointed Jade Jump, a member of First Baptist Church, Clever, where her husband, Brian, pastors, to the commission Jan. 3. The ten-seat commission fields discrimination complaints in matters of housing, employment, and places of public accommodation based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, age and … [Read more...]
Churches across the state benefit from Missouri Baptist Convention’s apologetics resources
JEFFERSON CITY – Churches and associations from across the state are benefiting from resources provided by the Missouri Baptist Apologetics Network – a group of church leaders committed to the defense of the Christian faith and called to equip believers to more effectively share their faith. In particular, Missouri Baptists have widely used apologetics tools by Rob Phillips, ministry support catalyst at the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC), who leads the MBC’s apologetics efforts. … [Read more...]
Reflections on putting your house in order
Every trip I make with Sharon to Houston’s MD Anderson Cancer Hospital, I am reminded how important it is for people to “put their house in order.” This trip in particular seemed to have some really sick people held in the grip of some form of cancer. While we are very grateful for Sharon’s good report, we are reminded how terminal we all are. I hear of too many people with some kind of medical anomaly and it breaks my heart, as I know it does yours. The bodies our Lord created for His … [Read more...]
Prayer, deadbeat parents, hunting human traffickers
In recent years, I have had the privilege of praying at a variety of events at the State Capitol. Most have been traditional services, like the National Day of Prayer held on the first Thursday in May. Others have been in more private settings with individual lawmakers and staffers who work at the State Capitol. But I have to say I have never had the privilege of praying at an event quite like the “Keep Faith in America” service held Jan. 17 in The Rotunda of the State Capitol. What made … [Read more...]
Gospel’s power underscored by Allen to MBTS grads
KANSAS CITY (BP) – With the spirit of the Christmas season as a backdrop, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary celebrated the culmination of 135 students’ hard work and dedication in its 62nd commencement exercises Dec. 9. President Jason Allen delivered the keynote address as the graduates joined a new generation of pastors, missionaries and ministry leaders in Kingdom service. Allen challenged the graduates from Romans 1:16-17 to never take the Gospel for granted. After all, he … [Read more...]
SBU graduates 82 students in Bolivar ceremony
BOLIVAR – Eighty-two undergraduate students graduated from Southwest Baptist University during commencement Friday, Dec. 15, at the Jane and Ken Meyer Wellness and Sports Center on the Bolivar campus. The University holds graduation twice a year, in December and May. Laura Campbell, an organizational and strategic communication graduate from Springfield, Mo., delivered the Bob R. Derryberry Senior Address. She is the daughter of Nathan and Carla Kester, and wife of SBU senior, … [Read more...]
DOM Chuck Hoskins announces candidacy
MAPAVILLE (Missouri Times) – Local minister Chuck Hoskins has announced his candidacy to replace term-limited Representative Ben Harris. The district is comprised of Jefferson and Washington Counties and includes the communities of Hillsboro, Raintree, DeSoto, Potosi, and surrounding rural areas. “Being a follower of Jesus Christ is foundational to who I am,” said Hoskins. “It is the driving force from which I operate and make decisions. And, from this, stems my call to serve … [Read more...]
Estate planning: Decisions that could last forever
By the time you read this many people who had made resolutions for the New Year have already broken them. Whether or not you made one, the New Year does provide an opportunity to make a decision that lasts forever. What decision’s impact might last forever? The decision you make about your estate, of course! Outside the decision to follow Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior, the decision you make over the stewardship of your relationships and your possessions is the second most … [Read more...]
‘Church Security Handbook’ an easy first step
KANSAS CITY – Few topics are as hot and fresh on the minds of church goers as church security. What was already an oft debated topic was thrust into the national spotlight in November when a killer charged into the morning worship services at First Baptist Church, Sutherland Springs, Texas and murdered 26 while injuring 20 others. Responses from churches large and small are varied. Some seek to formalize, review and refine their security and contingency plans. Others rely solely on local … [Read more...]
Asburys share faith, family with people of Merida, Mexico
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is run by permission of the Jefferson City News Tribune. JEFFERSON CITY (News Tribune) – A High Point couple and their family will be the first full-time missionaries for Sports Crusaders when they leave this week for Merida, Mexico. Mandy and Tyler Asbury met at a basketball game, and she continued to play through college. Now, the love of the game and a calling to share their faith have combined in this unique ministry opportunity. "The thing that struck a … [Read more...]
Prayers, pro-life bills and Good Samaritans
A reproduction of Arnold Friberg’s iconic painting of General George Washington kneeling in prayer in the snow at Valley Forge hangs over my desk. The original hangs in the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. I love Friberg’s painting because it reminds us that we must pray and ask God to heal and bless our land. Ever since our nation’s founding, America’s leaders have prayed for Divine guidance. Even today, with Christianity seemingly losing influence over American society, many … [Read more...]
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