River Otters hockey team hosts Christian Family Night By Angela BoenContributing Writer February 22, 2005 ST. CHARLES — If anyone thinks ice hockey and Christian fellowship don’t mix, then they haven’t been to Christian Family Night with the Missouri River Otters. More than 400 fans gathered Feb. 5 at Family Arena for the special evening that included testimonies from St. Louis Rams’ center Andy McCollum, a member of Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC)-affiliated West … [Read more...]
Does God care who wins?
Does God care who wins? Missouri theologians offer answers By Lee WarrenContributing Writer February 22, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY — You see it at almost every sporting event—whether it’s a pitcher who throws the perfect backdoor slider at the knees to ring a batter up to end the inning, or a quarterback who hits his receiver in stride with a touchdown pass that didn’t look like it had a chance to make it through the sea of defenders. As the athlete leaves the field, he … [Read more...]
Caldwell seeks to promote Pacesetter partnerships
Caldwell seeks to promote Pacesetter partnerships By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer February 22, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – There were 85 fewer baptisms in the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) from 2003 to 2004, dipping from 13,325 to 13,240. “Our baptisms are flat-lined,” MBC Evangelism Director Bob Caldwell said. “In this state, we’re not breaking any records. I believe if we see 10,000 people commit to pray for three things daily—revival, spiritual awakening … [Read more...]
MBC prepares to host first EE training seminar
MBC prepares to host first EE training seminar The goal is to get EE in every Missouri prison By Staff February 22, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY –Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Executive Director David Clippard has a vision to have the Evangelism Explosion (EE) ministry in every Missouri prison in the next seven years, and MBC Men’s Missions & Ministry Specialist Danny Decker said that the first step toward that goal is a training seminar April 1-5 at First Baptist Church, … [Read more...]
MBC offers training for short-term missions
MBC offers training for short-term missions More than 41,000 Missouri Baptists went on mission trips in 2004, more needed By Staff February 22, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – The Partnership Missions Department of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) is offering a one-day training seminar for short-term mission trips March 11 at 10 a.m. in the Baptist Building. This will be the first year for the training event. “We had 41,687 Missouri Baptists last year that have gone on mission … [Read more...]
New church in Hollister to focus on unchurched
New church in Hollister to focus on unchurched By Lee WarrenContributing Writer February 22, 2005 HOLLISTER – When Pastor Dennis Webb opens the doors at New Beginnings Fellowship Church for the first time this month, he is prepared for a capacity crowd of 225 people. The 20 people who make up the core group of the church plant from Ozark Mountain Community Church in Blue Eye are inviting all the unchurched people that they know. “Many of the core group members have been here … [Read more...]
SBU trustees honor Rep. Blunt at meeting
SBU trustees honor Rep. Blunt at meeting By Tamera Heitz-PeekSBU Public Relations February 22, 2005 BOLIVAR — During their winter meeting Feb. 8, Southwest Baptist University’s (SBU) board of trustees approved the motion to name the grand entrance to the Jane and Ken Meyer Wellness and Sports Center the Roy Blunt Hall of Distinction. “This is an excellent way for SBU to honor former SBU president Roy Blunt, who continues to bring honor to the university as he … [Read more...]
Vargas chosen for SBC Lifetime Award
Vargas chosen for SBC Lifetime Award By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer February 22, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – Mauricio Vargas, multicultural church planting strategist for the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC), will receive the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Hispanic Church Planting Lifetime Award June 19 at Haywood Hills Baptist Church, Nashville, Tenn., as part of the annual SBC Hispanic Church Planting Celebration. The event is held just prior to the SBC’s annual meeting, June … [Read more...]
Concord pastor, former MBC president refreshed by National Prayer Breakfast
Concord pastor, former MBC president refreshed by National Prayer Breakfast By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer February 22, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – Monte Shinkle, pastor, Concord Baptist Church, Jefferson City, came away from his trip to Washington D.C. for the 53rd annual National Prayer Breakfast convinced that there is plenty of zeal within a tangible prayer movement in the nation’s capital. “Small groups of about 10 are gathering together to pray and to study God’s … [Read more...]
Bill touts abstinence in public schools
Bill touts abstinence in public schools By Lee WarrenContributing Writer February 22, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – State Rep. Cynthia Davis, R-O’Fallon, doesn’t buy into the old cliché that “teens are going to do it.” Current Missouri law requires public schools to inform students about “all forms of contraception” if they are going to teach students about human sexuality. Davis wants to change that with House Bill 34—a bill that would require … [Read more...]
Human cloning ban clears committee
Human cloning ban clears committee By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer February 22, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – After an emotionally charged four-year journey, the bill to ban human cloning/embryonic stem research in Missouri sponsored by Sen. Matt Bartle, R-Lee’s Summit and a deacon at First Baptist Church, Raytown, has finally made it out of committee. Senate Bill 160 was passed 7-2 Feb. 14 in the Senate Judiciary Committee when Sens. Carl Vogel, R-Jefferson City, Rob Mayer, R-Dexter, … [Read more...]
Written in stone: Lawmakers honor God
Written in stone: Lawmakers honor God Constitution’s granite Preamble to be displayed in House Chamber By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer February 22, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – On Feb. 28, Missouri’s House of Representatives will dedicate in the House Chamber of the State Capitol a stone monument etched with all 31 words of the preamble to the Missouri Constitution. Now, thousands of Missouri Baptists can glorify God by giving to this cause. Rep. Rob Schaaf, R-St. Joseph, who … [Read more...]
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