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HLGU legal settlement secures right of Christians to establish schools that reflect faith

Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) announced, Feb. 6, the resolution of its federal lawsuit against the Department of Education. This landmark settlement protects the constitutional right of Baptists to establish and maintain schools that reflect their faith, doctrine and values, without being forced to abandon their commitments to provide affordable education.
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MBC’s Vance calls state leaders to depend on God, walk in humility, integrity and wisdom

Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) President Wesley Vance called the state’s political leaders to depend on God and walk in wisdom, integrity and humility as they serve Missourians.
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‘We’re going to save lives’: Sen. Schnelting, MBC’s Fowler discuss 2026 pro-life ballot measure

Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Executive Director Wes Fowler sat down with state Senator Adam Schnelting (R-St. Charles) on Jan. 7 for a public dialogue about a Missouri ballot initiative that will aim this fall to restore pro-life protections to the state’s Constitution.
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Annual prayer service for Missouri government leaders set for Jan. 7

Lawmakers and citizens will gather for what has become a Jefferson City tradition when Concord Baptist Church, in partnership with the Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) Christian Life Commission, hosts its annual Prayer Service for Missouri Government Leaders, Jan. 7, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
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Statewide prayer initiative announced ahead of Jan. 8 Legislative Prayer Service

Lawmakers and citizens will gather for what has become a Jefferson City tradition when Concord Baptist Church, in conjunction with the Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) Christian Life Commission (CLC), hosts the 21st annual Prayer Service for Missouri government leaders, Jan. 8, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. The event always marks the first day of each new session of the General Assembly.
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Missouri Baptist resolution urges ‘No’ vote on pro-abortion Amendment 3

Messengers approved a slate of five resolutions during the Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) annual meeting, Oct. 28-29 – most notably urging people to vote “No” on pro-abortion Amendment 3 in the Nov. 5 election.
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Jackson County’s proposed ‘conversion therapy’ ban threatens First Amendment rights, attorney says

A proposed ban on so-called “conversion therapy” in Missouri’s Jackson County may threaten the First Amendment rights of licensed doctors and counselors who don’t affirm the county government's views on the LGBTQ+ lifestyle, according to a Kansas City attorney.
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Missouri Baptists approach $1 million in MMO giving

Missouri Baptists gave more to state missions in 2022 than in any previous year, setting a new record of $990,740 for the Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering (MMO), according to just-released preliminary figures.
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‘Intentional attack on religious freedom’: MBC leaders oppose so-called ‘Respect for Marriage Act’

The so-called “Respect for Marriage Act” being considered by the U.S. Senate actually “shows great disrespect for marriage, and intolerance for those who hold a traditional or biblical worldview,” Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) leaders said in a Nov. 15th letter to U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.).
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Goodsell on mission at state Capitol

Missouri Baptist Pastor Matt Goodsell felt the tug on his heart to minister to political public servants more than 20 years ago when he was a youth in his home country of Australia.
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MBC’s Yeats: ‘An historic day for the sanctity of life’

Yeats: "This is a monumental victory for children and people with a Christian worldview, and it warrants celebration. We should praise God for answered prayer and an end to the legal nightmare that resulted in the killing of more than 63 million children."
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Gov. Parson signs proclamation to end elective abortions in Missouri

In response to the United States Supreme Court's ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, June 24, Gov. Mike Parson signed a proclamation giving legal effect to Section 188.017 RSMo and activating the "Right to Life of the Unborn Child Act."

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