ONTARIO, Calif. (BP) – While preaching in a southern state recently, the invisible yet tangible support Southern Baptists give their entities revealed itself in a meaningful way. After my message, an older gentleman came up to talk with me. He said, "It was good to hear about Gateway. We have always prayed for our seminaries. I've never met anyone from there. I'm glad to meet you and hear how God has blessed the school by our support." The genius of the Cooperative Program is it … [Read more...]
New abortion clinic opens outside St. Louis
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, ILL. – Facing increasingly restrictive laws in Missouri toward abortion, Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest provider of abortions, has quietly built a “super” abortion clinic just across the Mississippi River here. The 18,000-square-foot clinic cost approximately $7 million to build and is just 13 miles from St. Louis. The facility was converted from an existing building, using a shell company under the code name “Alaska” to avoid protesters or construction … [Read more...]
Southern Baptists encouraged to honor pastors in October
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) – During October many churches recognize Pastor Appreciation Month as an intentional time to honor their pastors and church staff. The history of appreciating those ordained by God goes back to Bible times. The apostle Paul writes that "the elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching" (1 Tim. 5:17). In 1 Thessalonians 5:12–13, Paul suggests those whom God has chosen to work among … [Read more...]
Abortionist hoards remains of 2,246 babies in Illinois home
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Life News) – Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill promised to give the 2,246 remains of aborted babies found in Ulrich Klopfer’s garage “the decency of a burial that they deserve.” Hill announced Oct. 3 that the babies’ remains have been transferred to a safe place in Indiana as their investigation into the horrific case continues. In September, authorities found 2,246 medically preserved remains of aborted babies in the former Indiana abortionist’s home in Illinois. … [Read more...]
Criswell’s 1985 ‘Whether We Live Or Die’ sermon a ‘watershed moment’ in Conservative Resurgence
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the latest article in a year-long series, commemorating the history of the Conservative Resurgence of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) in honor of its 40th anniversary. To read previous articles, visit www.mbcpathway.com/ConservativeResurgence. DALLAS – W.A. Criswell’s famous 1985 Pastors’ Conference sermon, “Whether We Live or Die,” roused Southern Baptist Conservatives to make every effort possible to save their convention from theological drift. It would … [Read more...]
MBTS ‘Day of Sharing’ proclaims gospel
KANSAS CITY (BP) – Nearly 100 Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College students, faculty and staff partnered with local area churches on Sept. 10 to proclaim the Gospel during an annual outreach event known as the "One Great Day of Sharing." Canvassing the greater Kansas City metro area, teams of four walked door to door sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As a result, 30 gospel presentations were delivered, and 33 people were encouraged by the groups praying with them. … [Read more...]
‘Diligence is key’ to avoid liberal drift – Missouri’s Fred Powell an ‘unheralded leader’ of Conservative Resurgence
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the latest article in a year-long series, commemorating the history of the Conservative Resurgence of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) in honor of its 40th anniversary. To read previous articles, visit www.mbcpathway.com/ConservativeResurgence. EXCELSIOR SPRINGS (BP) – The late Fred Powell, a longtime Missouri Baptist pastor, stood as a behind-the-scenes leader during the height of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Conservative Resurgence. Powell was the top … [Read more...]
Three MBC churches partner in Wisconsin
SHEBOYGAN, Wisc. – Last summer, Chuck Baker, pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church, Richland read a disturbing statistic: the previous year, Baptist churches in Minnesota and Wisconsin combined saw only 147 baptisms. “It broke my heart,” he said. Because his daughter lives there, the southeastern Wisconsin city of Sheboygan began to stand out in Baker’s mind and prayers. After connecting with Guy Frederick, pastor of Mapledale Baptist Church there and a member of the Southern Baptist … [Read more...]
‘Rise up,’ Floyd urges churches at inauguration
NASHVILLE (BP) – At more than 47,000 churches strong, Southern Baptists can have a massive spiritual footprint -- they just have to harness the power of prayer and their resources for the sake of the Gospel, Ronnie Floyd said. "God has blessed us greatly," said the new president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. "We must rise up." Floyd sounded that clarion call Sept. 16 at the end of his inauguration service. He told the crowd of several hundred Southern … [Read more...]
‘Our hearts broke for the lostness’ – Millersville family moves to Canada to serve children at NAMB church plant
MILLERSVILLE – What started out as jest led to one Missouri Baptist couple’s passion to reach a Canadian city for Christ. For the past few years, Emily Wilson has served as a children’s minister at First Baptist Church, Millersville, in southeast Missouri. But last year, she and her husband, Layne, began to feel that God was calling them elsewhere. But where? They didn’t know. So they spoke to John Vernon, director of missions for the Cape Girardeau Baptist Association, for advice. And, … [Read more...]
Mandrell, LifeWay trustees celebrate ‘new day’
NASHVILLE (BP) – In his first trustee meeting as president and CEO, Ben Mandrell gave board members an optimistic vision for the future of LifeWay Christian Resources. He described the current season as "a new day" for both himself and the 128-year-old organization, during LifeWay's Aug. 26-27 trustee meeting. Mandrell announced several strategic areas on which he would focus during his first 90-days. Among his top priorities are re-energizing employees and building strong relationships … [Read more...]
Missouri DR teams head home, relief efforts in Bahamas ramp up
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Missouri Baptists Disaster Relief volunteers were staged in Tennessee ready to respond to the east coast, but Hurricane Dorian missed the shore, canceling the need to for a large-scale emergency response. As volunteers head home and North Carolinians breathe a sigh of relief over what could have been, emergency operations are in full swing in the Bahamas, where Dorian’s impact was nothing short of devastating. Search and rescue operations and damage assessments continue … [Read more...]
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