Does human suffering make belief in God unreasonable? That’s the topic of an upcoming debate sponsored by the Clay-Platte Baptist Association and hosted at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City. James Morgan, a former pastor in St. Joseph, who says he lost his faith and is now an atheist, takes the position that human suffering does indeed make belief in God unreasonable. Morgan is a member of the Clergy Project, which was established in 2011 “to provide a safe haven … [Read more...]
‘By all means;’ MWMU embraces new theme
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Woman’s Missionary Union (MWMU) is excited to share a new theme which launched in September, By All Means. The organization will challenge individuals and churches to join them in their commitment to do whatever it takes to reach the lost, and will be sharing a variety of resources that will help support these efforts during the Missouri Baptist Convention. The new theme and scripture focus, 1 Corinthians 9:22b-23, were chosen by the national WMU and will be … [Read more...]
MBF chairman encourages renewed Foundation support
JEFFERSON CITY – It’s an exciting new day at your Missouri Baptist Foundation! In this quarter’s column, it is my privilege as the incoming chairman of the board of trustees to bring you this brief report on recent developments at the Foundation, and on some promising new and renewed partnerships that make the future even brighter. First, an historic ruling by the Missouri Supreme Court on September 20, 2016, brought to a close a 15-year legal dispute about governance of the MBF, and … [Read more...]
Prayer urged as amendments are considered
JEFFERSON CITY – Conservative organizations are split regarding some state constitutional amendments that Missourians will be asked to consider in the voting booth, Nov. 8. But one organization has recommended a simple strategy for tackling these ballot initiatives: Vote “No” on Amendments 1-4 and Proposition A, and “Yes” on 6. Whatever voters decide to do, Missouri Southern Baptist leaders are calling them to do so prayerfully. “I would encourage everyone to join me in prayerfully … [Read more...]
Conference to highlight legacy of Reformation
FENTON – The First Baptist Church here will host the Southern Baptist Founders Midwest Conference, Feb. 28 – March 1, 2017, under the theme of “The Wittenberg Door.” Keynote speakers for the conference include Michael Haykin, professor of church history and biblical spirituality at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Pastor John Greever of First Baptist, Fenton; Curtis McClain, professor of Bible and director of Christian Studies at Missouri Baptist University; Pastor Josh Wilson of … [Read more...]
Gift of Down Syndrome sends pastor down path of unexpected ministry
LEE’S SUMMIT – Jesus probably would have looked dapper in a bow tie, but then, He didn’t need help standing out from the crowd. “Every day someone stops me and talks to me about the tie,” said Nathan Begnaud, owner of Madison Street Leather and pastor of Redemption Church here. “It turns into a gospel presentation as I share about the idea, about Maxwell, and about my faith in Christ. This week I had three such opportunities in the same day.” Begnaud handcrafts leather bow ties that he … [Read more...]
For some Missouri Baptists in Hannibal, sharing Christ means ‘clowning around’
HANNIBAL – For over 23 years, Charlotte Parrish has not been herself. Instead, she is clown “Nanna Anna,” and she shares Jesus. Parrish of Calvary Baptist, Hannibal, has been a practicing clown since 1993. “I went to clown school to learn to do children’s ministry better. Now I just do clowning,” Parrish said. She and another lady formed the Isaac Clown Troupe. When both ladies moved to different churches, Parrish adapted the JOY Clown Troupe name. Joy is an acronym for ‘Jesus, Others, … [Read more...]
Vanhoozer defines the pastor-theologian
KANSAS CITY – Midwestern Seminary’s Center for Public Theology hosted its first major event, Sept. 22-23, as a well-respected evangelical theologian delivered the school’s C.W. Scudder Lectures. Kevin Vanhoozer, author and research professor of systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, was the keynote speaker for the lectureship dedicated to exploring the biblical basis for dealing with contemporary social challenges and ethical issues. “One of the greatest aspects of … [Read more...]
Volunteers minister at Iowa service center
DES MOINES, Iowa – A northeast Missouri WMU group has reached the hand of Christian service across the state line. For at least 19 years, the Mt. Salem-Wyaconda Southern Baptist Association WMU and volunteers have made twice-yearly visits to the Baptist Friendship Center in Des Moines, Iowa. The most recent trip was September 1. “We go once in the spring and once in the fall. We try to go before the kids get back to school in the fall, or around that time,” said Connie Handyside, WMU … [Read more...]
BRKC churches on mission in Africa
KANSAS CITY – Missouri Baptist churches throughout the Blue River-Kansas City Baptist Association (BRKC) are striving to transform lives and communities in Africa with the gospel message. For nearly 10 years, the Heart of Life Church has served in the West African nation of Togo by sharing the gospel from home to home, as well as through agricultural development, medical missions and church planting. According to Pastor Dennis Roth, the church’s desire has been to develop indigenous … [Read more...]
MBC’s Foundation board meets
JEFFERSON CITY – “Back to the Future” could have been the theme for a historic meeting on Sep. 28 of a new board of trustees for the Missouri Baptist Foundation (MBF). It was held at the Baptist Building here. For the first time since 2001, 12 trustees elected by the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) were back in the boardroom of the foundation that was established in 1946. New Board Chairman Floyd Gilzow, a layman from Concord Baptist Church here, called the meeting to order by thanking … [Read more...]
CCCU adopts new membership policy
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BP) – The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities has adopted new guidelines to address evolving differences among member schools on the definition of marriage. “We believe that this document rightly articulates both the core and the breadth of the CCCU in a way that will make us the most effective witness and advocate for Christian higher education,” board chairman Charles Pollard, president of John Brown University, wrote to CCCU presidents in a letter dated … [Read more...]
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