SPRINGFIELD – Missouri Baptists will be encouraged and exhorted to take the gospel out into the world and make disciples during two “CORE” sessions as part of the Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) annual meeting here. The two sessions – Oct. 27 at 2:45 and 6:30 p.m. – will be led by Alvin Reid, professor of evangelism and student ministry at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Greg Stier, popular Christian author and speaker who equips teenagers to relationally share the … [Read more...]
Missouri battle brews over religious freedom
Whether or not we think Kim Davis is the perfect citizen to serve as the poster child for the defense of religious liberty in America, in my view, became irrelevant when an unelected federal judge threw her in jail like a common criminal. Adding to the shock was an ABC News/Washington Post poll that claimed 63 percent of Americans thought she should issue the marriage license to same-sex couples – if it violated her conscience and commitment to obey God. If Americans really feel that way, … [Read more...]
Eight simple ways to promote CP in October
JEFFERSON CITY – October is Cooperative Program Month, and here are eight simple ways to help your church members learn more about the eternal impact of CP. All resources are free and available for ordering or downloading at mobaptist.org/cp, or by calling 800.736.6227 ext. 303. Show a video. Choose from more than a dozen videos, including “We do more … together,” the “Pastor 2 Pastor” series, and the brand new “CP worship countdown timer.” The videos are easy to download, share … [Read more...]
MBTS’s Allen challenges Southern students
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (SBTS) — Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary President Jason K. Allen returned to The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary to challenge students on finishing well. During the Aug. 27 chapel service, Allen preached from 2 Timothy 4:7 to remind students about Paul’s challenge to Timothy to keep their eyes on the finish line. “Don’t settle for anything less than the direction God has given you, and don’t settle for anything short of completing that course,” Allen … [Read more...]
St. Louis abortion clinic may be selling body parts
ST. LOUIS (Life News) – State legislators in Missouri moved ahead this week with their investigation into the scandal of the Planned Parenthood abortion business selling the body parts from aborted babies. Their investigation raises questions about whether the Planned Parenthood abortion center in St. Louis is selling aborted babies and their body parts. As LifeNews previously reported, there is specific concern in Missouri about Planned Parenthood’s business because one of the shocking … [Read more...]
SBC Executive Commitee President visits Missouri
EWING – Frank Page was introduced as the “President and CEO of the SBC Executive Committee” to the assembled crowd at the association annual meeting here. But Page was quick to point out he likes to consider his title “Chief Encouragement Officer” as he travels to churches across the Southern Baptist Convention. Page was the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the Mt. Salem/Wyaconda Baptist Association at First Baptist, Ewing, on a recent Friday evening. He preached to the messengers … [Read more...]
University of Missouri ends contracts with Planned Parenthood thanks to MO Lawmakers
JEFFERSON CITY (LifeNews.com) – Missouri lawmakers have been successful in getting the University of Missouri to begin to end its 26-year relationship with the Planned Parenthood abortion business, where it taught medical students how to kill babies in abortions. Senator Kurt Schaefer used his position as the chair of the Appropriations Committee to get the University of Missouri to end their contracts with Planned Parenthood. The move came after state investigators began investigating … [Read more...]
U of Missouri focus of abortion probe
University of Missouri Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin – like everyone – would do well to obey James 5:12, particularly the part, “but your yes is to be yes, and your no, no, so that you may not fall under judgment.” In other words, just tell the truth. It is disturbing to see a leader do otherwise, especially when it pertains to the babies’ lives and Missouri taxpayers. During Loftin’s recent appearance before the Missouri Senate Interim Committee on the Sanctity of Life, which is … [Read more...]
One team with a mission
At the end of the month, a significant event takes place at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. It is a symposium on the Southern Baptist Convention. September 28-29, “The SBC and the 21st Century: Reflection,” Renewal and Recommitment has the potential to be a defining moment about how Southern Baptists work together to fulfill the Great Commission and the Great Commandment. Big time Southern Baptist leaders are converging on the campus of MBTS to make presentations and engage in … [Read more...]
Travis Cottrell coming to HLGU/MBC event
HANNIBAL – Hannibal-LaGrange University will host the Refresh Worship Arts Conference September 18-19, featuring a night of worship with Travis Cottrell and his band. Cohosts for this event include the Missouri Baptist Convention and the Illinois Baptist State Association. The Refresh Worship Arts Conference is targeted to pastors, worship pastors, ministers of music, music leaders, choir members, and anyone who enjoys and appreciates church music and worship. Registration for the event … [Read more...]
MBCH wary of potential new labor laws
BRIDGETON – The Missouri Baptist Children’s Home (MBCH) is used to fighting hard for its funding – whether it’s state contracts, tax credits or donations – but if proposed federal labor laws go into effect Jan. 1 of next year, the costs could put a serious hurt on MBCH’s ministry. The Obama Administration and the Department of Labor have proposed changing the definition of “exempt” employees with respect to overtime laws. The proposed regulations would more than double the current salary … [Read more...]
LifeWay’s Francis hopes to see nationwide Sunday school revival
JEFFERSON CITY – God can still use Sunday school to build mission-minded disciples, and LifeWay’s David Francis hopes that one Missouri church’s attempt to revitalize its own Sunday school and small group programs will help to ignite a nationwide Sunday school revival. Concord Baptist Church here hosted a Sunday school revival, Aug. 23-24, featuring Francis, who serves as director of Sunday school at LifeWay Christian Resources. The two day revival was preceded by several weeks where the … [Read more...]
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