Katlyn Moncada/contributing writer MANILA, Philippines – Whether in your neighborhood or traveling the world, there are always opportunities for followers of Christ to live on mission. I had the privilege of going overseas to Southeast Asia for a little more than two weeks at the end of the summer. Many experiences were shared with our team of five. My other team members from South County Baptist Church were John Childers, lead pastor; Joe Spicer, minister of missions; Ed Moncada, my … [Read more...]
Because you give … there is family ministry
Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC Family Ministry Specialist Joe Ulveling has been logging ministry miles across Missouri for more than a decade. While his job description includes project management for major campaigns like the Cooperative Program and the Missouri Missions Offering, reflecting skills he gained from the corporate world, one does not venture long into conversation with Ulvelingbefore his passion surfaces – ministering to ministers and their families. Both Ulvelingand his … [Read more...]
SBU computer science students shine in competition
BOLIVAR – Southwest Baptist University (SBU) computer science students recently competed in a programming competition in Fayetteville, Ark. SBU’s A team finished in second place at the local site, claiming a top 20-spot in the entire mid-central U.S. region. Over 130 teams competed in the regional competition. SBU’s B and C teams finished 65th and 66th respectively. “We were happy with the results,” said Tim DeClue, CIS department chair and team coach. “It really came down to SBU and the … [Read more...]
Missouri Supreme Court affirms marriage in retirement ruling
Joe Ortworth/Missouri Family Policy Council The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld a Missouri law that provides benefits to the surviving spouses of deceased public safety officers. A St. Louis area man had challenged the law, claiming that it discriminated against him based on his “sexual orientation.” The lawsuit followed the death of Corporal Dennis Englehard, a state highway patrol trooper who was killed in the line of duty on Christmas day of 2009 while assisting a motorist on … [Read more...]
Whiteheads prepare brief, attend key hearing at U.S. Supreme Court
WASHINGTON – Missouri Baptist Convention General Legal Counsel Michael Whitehead and his son, Jonathan, co-wrote the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission’s (ERLC) brief in defense of prayer for the city of Greece, N.Y., in its case argued recently at the U.S. Supreme Court. The Whiteheads, who are members of Abundant Life Baptist Church in Lee’s Summit, also attended the oral arguments on the case before the U.S. Supreme Court. “While some justices were tempted to parse the words of … [Read more...]
Yeats, Hinkle interviewed on Missouri marriage laws
Click here to listen to the interview... Hear the quiet but passionate concerns expressed by Dr. John Yeats, Executive Director of the Missouri Baptist Convention, composed of 1,900+ cooperating churches – and Don Hinkle, MBC’s Director of Public Policy and editor of MBC’s official periodical, The Pathway. These spiritual leaders – Dr. John Yeats and Don Hinkle – have publicly prayed for and rendered respect to Missouri Governor Jay Nixon. Now they speak prophetically in opposing the … [Read more...]
BGR, Mo. Baptists bring relief to Philippines
CEBU, Philippines (BP) -- Southern Baptists spent all of Monday (Nov. 18) packing relief kits for the inhabitants of Gibitngil Island in the Philippines. Typhoon Haiyan swept over the island, leaving the community battered and without easy access to relief supplies. Students from a local university and church members of the International Southern Baptist Church of Cebu assembled the kits in the church's sanctuary. The relief kits were scheduled to be distributed today (Nov. … [Read more...]
Sending a gift for disaster relief? Maximize your gift’s effectiveness with prudence
As I write today the images from Tacloban, Philippines, are unbelievable. Massive relief efforts are underway to assist those who survived the howling 200+ mph winds and the estimated 20-foot storm surge generated by super typhoon Haiyan. The death toll is rising. We all have seen the images of thousands of survivors attempting to leave the area where water, food and medical assistance evaporated within a matter of hours after the storm. Yet, the roads and flights into Tacloban and other … [Read more...]
Missouri leaders: ENDA threatens religious liberty
WASHINGTON – In a move that many believe could jeopardize religious liberty, the United States Senate passed legislation that will protect homosexual and transgendered individuals from discrimination under federal employment law. According to the bill, employers cannot discriminate against employees or potential employees on the basis of “sexual orientation” or “gender identity,” which were added alongside the protected classifications of race, color, national origin, gender, age and … [Read more...]
Billy Graham video leads to 30 professing in faith: Including family of deceased LU football player
JEFFERSON CITY – One day after Lincoln University’s (LU) football team defeated Oklahoma’s Northeastern State University, 42-33, some team members scored a greater win when they professed faith in Christ after watching My Hope America with Billy Graham here during a service at Calvary Baptist Church. During the Nov. 10 service, 30 people surrendered their lives to Christ, including seven family members of deceased LU football player Gabriel Soto. Additionally, during this service, 14 … [Read more...]
Biblical marriage takes a hit in Missouri
Missouri voters passed in 2004 an amendment to the state’s Constitution (known as Amendment 2) declaring marriage to be between one man and one woman. It was the first state do to so and did so by a 71-29 percent margin. Issue settled – or so we thought. In what has to be one of the most disheartening actions in the history of Missouri politics to thwart the will of the people, Democrat Gov. Jay Nixon directed state tax officials on Nov. 14 to accept tax returns jointly filed by same-sex … [Read more...]
Baptists respond quickly to Midwest tornadoes
WASHINGTON, Ill. (BP) -- An approaching tornado interrupted worship at First Baptist Church in Washington, Ill., Nov. 17, leading Pastor Josh Monda to shepherd his congregation to shelter in the basement and ensure all were out of harm's way. "We stepped outside, and you could see the updraft pulling into the storm," said Monda. "We saw the tornado form and began moving through the neighborhood where we knew several of our members live." A church member was hospitalized with injuries … [Read more...]
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