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Jan \| Feb \| Mar \| Apr \| May \| June \| July \| Aug \| Sept \| Oct \| Nov \| Dec January 20 President Bush eyes Benton for federal appeals court seat Evangelism Conference Videographers enhance MBC evangelism efforts New partnership missions specialist adds zeal to evangelism-minded MBC CP giving exceeds expectations for 2003 MMO tops 2002 giving by $80,000 Lottie Moon offering tops $4 million in Missouri for 2nd straight year Lynwood sets good example with 14 percent for CP Pro-abortion advocates push back hearing to May Baker: Too many churches infected with the ‘Curse of liberalism’ Missouri Baptist team’s mission trip helps build momentum in Iraqi partnership Missouri students earn degrees from Southwestern McClain remains hospitalized after beating Jan \| Feb \| Mar \| Apr \| May \| June \| July \| Aug \| Sept \| Oct \| Nov \| Dec February 3 Homosexual rights measure rejected at William Jewell Dynamic cowboy church plant is the talk of Cape Girardeau Maywood pastor sees prayer as key to Graham crusade Joint resolution affirming marriage approved by committee Shealy aims to finish his tenure as FCA president with integrity Historical commission expresses interest in Spurgeon Library Kaylor sues MBC Are pew-jumpin', finger-pointin', fire-breathin' revivals a thing of the past for Missouri Baptist congregations? Heart of America Billy Graham Crusade Minister helps Christian men get victory over Internet porn Negrut eager to speak to Missouri Baptists Southern Baptist influence ripples through ministry of FCA German Baptist leaders warns Missouri, Southern Baptists about liberal influences in the BWA Court sets hearing date on defense motions Missouri churches using Gibson’s ‘The Passion’ as an evangelistic tool Real Evangelism conference set for FBC Arnold Feb. 18-20 HLG's Burt meets 'The Ryan Express' February 17 Missouri Baptists bring love to Houston’s inner city Evangelism trend continues downward Missouri Baptists ready for "The Passion" Pro-life bill returns for another legislative battle Lincoln BSU director leaves comfort zone, grows in ministry Lawmaker wants God on state Capitol wall Looking for a few good Baptists Missouri Baptist teacher credits ‘small tree’ with saving her life Jan \| Feb \| Mar \| Apr \| May \| June \| July \| Aug \| Sept \| Oct \| Nov \| Dec March 2 Davidson to be nominated for SBC first vice president The Passion grips Missouri Baptists Attorneys wrangle over wording in MBC documents at Feb. 26 hearing Patriotic author headlines MBC’s God & count-themed annual meeting Missouri lawmakers see beauty in ‘Passion’ portrayal President Bush nominates Missouri Baptist judge Mladin works on helping MBC workers enjoy Romania Giants have been known to fall, Negrut preaches Negrut: SBC should withdraw from BWA Falwell defends marriage, decries double standard in same-sex debate Post-abortion ministry reaching out to Missourians Kansas City retreat helps build church-planting momentum Missouri General Assembly grapples with moral issues of the day Near suicidal embezzler, recovering compulsive gambler asks Senate to count cost if gambling limit lifted Baptist Democrats work hard to defend the poor MBC organizes petition drive to protect traditional marriage Caldwell urges Missouri Baptist participation in crusade MBC attorney lauds Georgia court decision March 16 Amendment to Missouri constitution protecting traditional marriage likely Evangelism training targets women, horse whisperers MBC/Iraq partnership will go as Missouri Southern Baptists grieve, react to the loss of life in Mosul Midwestern Seminary to announce plans for new Bible college Missouri Baptist church in Kansas City says it will ‘marry’ homosexual couple CLC pleads with Missouri Baptist pastor to support traditional marriage amendments MBC delivers petitions supporting constitutional amendment MBC undeterred by limited court ruling Past president, pastor recommends prayer as MBC legal battle with agencies continues Plaza Heights makes mark as warm, praying church A church built upon the Solid Rock Bible conference at Cassville leads to hunger for revivals Legislature to clean up porno billboards Online registration opens for SBC’s annual meeting MBC leaders to travel state for church listening sessions Pastor dies from injuries suffered during robbery Missionary wants God’s name to be great among the nations of the world Crusade can count on heavy Southern Baptist involvement Teaching English can be sound evangelism strategy 'Passion:’ The seminar coming to Midwestern HLG holds groundbreaking for new missions center Missouri RA Congress to focus on disaster relief SBU leader, student cited for leadership MBC Joins hands to sponsor children’s leadership confab March 30 MBC attorney: agencies using 'distortion and double-talk' Judge clarifies order, denies amendment, requires new petition Missouri Baptist Convention to sever ties with pro-homosexual KC church Judge rules case not over, MBC legal battle to recover five rebel entities continues MBC legal effort intensifies MBC attorneys ask judge to revise March 11 order MBC pastors miffed at Foundation, Word & Way MBC lead attorney: Sole membership would have made a difference in Missouri Humansville students find creative way to keep Ten Commandments Senate to consider sweeping pro-life package MBC petitions to protect marriage catches Missouri lawmakers' attention Close committee vote expected on countywide gambling bill Second Romania trip planned for May 18-25 What’s next for Missouri Baptists and the demonic stronghold on Iraq? SBC martyrdoms may help open doors for the gospel in Iraq McCune remembers love Elliotts had for each other Theological conservative named dean of Midwestern’s new Bible college Senator Talent to be speaker at Midwestern commencement Dead church springs to life in Pilot Grove Falling into the hands of an angry God Ham skeptical of intelligent design movement First Baptist Raytown pastor reaches out to Jewish community Jan \| Feb \| Mar \| Apr \| May \| June \| July \| Aug \| Sept \| Oct \| Nov \| Dec April 13 Missouri CP giving up 7% 1st quarter Benton nomination attracts no foes at Senate hearing Messengers likely to decide whether to use some CP funds to recover five former CP agencies MBC budget, our entities, our legal questions MBC church planting efforts right on schedule for 2004 MBC to appeal some issues, Re-file new petition A vortex in America's culture war Campground project set for Puerto Rico partnership House members push for impeachment of long-time pro-abortion judge Medicaid debate sparks passion among Missouri Baptist lawmakers Marriage amendment moving forward It boils down to an acknowledgment of God Missouri Baptist charge into adventure of horse whisperer evangelism Missouri women want to share the Gospel HLG students share love, the Gospel on multiple spring mission trips MBC committee seeks nominations MBC men’s ministry offering letter writing contest for boys April 27 MBC leader urges Missouri Senate boss to pass pro-life bill Missourians to rally at state Capitol in support of marriage amendment RA Congress sees 81 professions of faith Donor pledges $300,000 toward new facility for Truman State BSU Reeves named dean of SBU’s Redford School Controversial SBU Bible professor resigns Baptist Home representative travels state courting money from Missouri Baptists MBC leaders travel across Missouri, listening MBC takes legal case to state court of appeals Bartle’s porno billboard bill moves forward Senate considering child pornography bill MBC attorney leads fight against porno video in KC Herschend: No deal to end gambling loss limit Graham Crusade aids MBC church planting effort Missouri soldier understands power of prayer Local troops return home to patriotic hero’s welcome MBC video wins award Elliff produces downloadable inserts forMissouri Baptist church bulletins Missouri GAs celebrate missions Jan \| Feb \| Mar \| Apr \| May \| June \| July \| Aug \| Sept \| Oct \| Nov \| Dec May 11 Missouri Baptists Gear up for KC Crusade MBC uses MMO funds to buy block party equipment Missouri Baptists mourn, pray, protest Illinois ‘death camp’ Sikeston tragedy changes lives to the glory of a loving God A ‘Royal’ Southern Baptist who won’t play ball with Satan Missouri WMU amends some bylaws, but leaves door open to non-SBC sway MBC will play prominent role at SBC’s Indy meeting 500 rally to support marriage amendment Missouri Baptist bioethicist finds unlikely ally Girl Scouts admit link to Planned Parenthood Missouri CBF pastor criticizes MBC Jim Hill, ex-MBC executive director named BGCM interim executive director Missions starts at home for SBU spring break team Corts to speak at SBU commencement Graham KC Crusade postponed until October May 25 Memorial Day holds significance for Missouri Baptist pastor/chaplain MBC listening session sparks lively debate Missouri Baptist lay leader spearheads Cardinals' Christian Family Day event Just clownin' around Hispanic/Slavic congregations sprouting in Sedalia with help from MBC, churches Missouri Baptists provide aid to Haiti MBC, NAMB, IMB sponsor missions confab Missouri becomes 6th state to send marriage amendment to voters BSU leader works past homosexual desires to find tranquility, identity in a merciful God Senate fails to pass pro-life measure Lawmakers strike two blows against porn Child pornography bill signals crackdown on possession Gambling loss limit clause survives another session Foster care reform marks philosophical change NAMB-appointed missionaries have ties to 'Show Me' state Missouri DOM, IMB executive to receive MBTS alumni kudos More Missouri Baptists named to key roles at SBC's Indy meeting MBC’s Caldwell encourages HLG grads to always attempt great things for God SBU trustees set new freshman admission requirements Singers needed for Fourth of July celebration at Capitol Jan \| Feb \| Mar \| Apr \| May \| June \| July \| Aug \| Sept \| Oct \| Nov \| Dec June 8 Legal fund contributions on the rise MBC targets Branson casino, begins “No Mo. Gambling’ push Marriage Amendment vote Aug. 3 Kansas City Crusade postponed MBC Disaster Relief chainsaw gang responds after Lawrence County storm Court allows 24-hour wait on abortions Romanians rely on prayer as they nurture a heart for missions at home Dynamic church planting movement takes flight in Romanian city of Bacau KC’s Beltran overcomes fear, delivers message of salvation Missouri Baptists receive Midwestern degrees Midwestern awards first D. Ed. Min. Volkman, McCune grab first place in MBC Father’s Day Essay Contest June 22 Missouri braces to affirm marriage, foil increasing homosexual influence MBC promotes 5-star churches to boost Sunday Schools Missouri to spearhead Acts 1:8 effort Moving marriage amendment to Aug. 3 could spell trouble for proposed Branson casino Missouri participation felt at MBC meeting Art Koehler remembered as a man who loved Windermere, Jesus Christ First Baptist Harvester makes huge investment in the youth population in St. Charles County Romania/MBC partnership excites IMB leader Southern Baptists prove their vigilance in education through 'healthy' resolution debate ACMI Conference focuses on international outreach Jan \| Feb \| Mar \| Apr \| May \| June \| July \| Aug \| Sept \| Oct \| Nov \| Dec July 6 MBC urging members to register, vote Aug. 3 MBC churches set to blitz the 'Bootheel' SBC missionary to Iraq to speak at MBC's annual meeting in Oct. Walk Across America group call Missouri, America to repent Bond, Talent support Federal Marriage Amendment Next MBC listening sessions set for 5 sites, Aug. 12-19 Missouri Baptist college students covering the state to proclaim the 'Good News,' help others in need Benton confirmed by U.S. Senate for Circuit Court of Appeals post Judge blocks abortion law again, leaving legal observers puzzled July 20 Pastors stand equipped to counter the deception of gambling ads Eight unanswerable questions about Amendment 1 MBC church plants inch closer to record number The Pathway launches new, improved Web site Missouri Baptists refurbish 18-wheeler; cargo to be the Gospel of Jesus Christ Standing firm in face of a pagan onslaught CP giving rises, MBC Executive Board to recommend budget increase for 2005 MBC listening sessions Aug. 11-19 An artist seeks to glorify God FBC, Lebanon, sets pace as Acts 1:8 chruch Shutterbug pastor focuses on God's haniwork Christian Family Day focuses on cross of Christ Ex-Kirksville pastor endures nightmarish incident, seeks to restore a smeared reputation, ministry Construction halted at Windermere, state considers action for permit violation Thomas announces retirement, MBC restructing Jan \| Feb \| Mar \| Apr \| May \| June \| July \| Aug \| Sept \| Oct \| Nov \| Dec August 3 Single alignment moves forward MBC wins first round in Missouri appeals court CBF supporters, critical of the MBC, using MBC-provided annuity services President Bush uses SBU graduate to illustrate improving economy Missouri overwhelmingly votes For constitutional amendment Banning homosexual marriage 'Prayer over money': Proposed gambling casino near Branson defeated Humansville School District chooses to settle Ten Commandments case Feds asked to investigate Mainstream Coalition Pro-homosexual, abortion group criticizes keynote speaker for MBC's annual meeting High Point pastor outflanks generals, politicians Overcoming obstacles makes triumphs sweeter for Missouri Baptist missionaries to Romania MBC to equip Puerto Rican leaders Pastors: Pro-homosexual watchdog tries to intimidate Missouri churches Federal judges acting like 'King George' iVoteValues truck will make four stops in Missouri Churches rally for traditional marriage Missouri missionaries aid in ministry to the deaf Frontliners Conference will aid volunteer missions Missouri Baptists minister to Matamoros This blue-collar Royal has priorities in order SMSU BSU share God's love as summer missionaries MBC/Global Encounter touches Kansas City with the 'Good News' MMO drive begins iwth eye on $75,000 goal Children's Home Spiritual Life Center nears completion Powers: Keep WMU focused on missions Liberty couple learns life hurts, God heals How Missouri's congressional delegation voted on the Marriage Protection Act August 17 A mighty God raises up a powerful voice BGCM continues to lure MBC churches ACLU may sue over Amendment 2 Diligence required; liberalism lurking MBC Day set for Aug. 25 at Midwestern Seminary Moran: To Missouri Baptists, Biblical truth is supreme Kerry touts 'values;' religion adviser quits SBC Conservatives, Moderates contrasted & compared Staffs urged to complete Annual Church Profile Homosexual event at Silver Dollar City an apparent hoax perpetrated by activists 'And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved' I.C.E., Missourians put Satan in deep freeze Conservative church coming to Columbia For FBC Clever, it's more than just money Preparations begin again for Billy Graham Crusade Rothschild to sing, speak during MBC's annual meeting Single alignment sparks debate at Aug. 11 MBC listening session August 31 MBC agrees to sell Baptist Building to Cole County Crucial FMA vote approaches in U.S. House; most of Missouri delegation likely to support it Missouri Baptist relief workers respond to Florida, Hurricane Charley disaster EE gains foothold in prison Lebanon will be Missouri stop on bus tour Humansville superintendent fired for his faith Humansville School Superintendent teminated for acknowledging God Lighthouse Baptist Association formed The Pathway to offer free voters' guide Hotels available for MBC's annual meeting A former state social worker refuses to buckle under pressure to put foster children with lesbians Committee recommends trustees for MBC agencies MBC Youth Evangelism Conference trains students, transforms lives Christians urged to pray for 40 days before election 40 Days of Prayer Clippard exhorts students to be 'passionate' during MBTS's Missouri Baptist Day Aug. 25 Land: As salt, Christians are 'moral disinfectant' HLG students serve in Switzerland, Germany Hannibal-LaGrange begins new shcool year HLG president gives up home to meet housing need Urgent call goes out to plant churches among the Roma, Romania's spiritually-starved Gypsies Free garage sale touches more than 4,000 Jan \| Feb \| Mar \| Apr \| May \| June \| July \| Aug \| Sept \| Oct \| Nov \| Dec September 16 Cardinal Star growing in the faith Billy Graham excited about KC crusade Kansas City domestic partnerships emerge as threat to traditional marriage How does your church mesasure up? 'Seasons of Shepherding' is the theme for this year's Missouri Pastor's Conference Recommendations from the MBC Executive Board to the churches of the Missouri Baptist Convention God glorified through baseball cards Tiny MBC church feeds 1,600 a month in Jesus' name Ridgecrest purchases multi-million dollar property Burt implores HLG faculty, staff to work 'for the glory of God' Winners in more ways than one SBU students share Christ worldwide September 28 Jackson, Sawyer ticket set for MBC's 2 top posts $750,000 Windermere bill comes due Church Mutual drops entities from suit Graham Crusade nearing Cliff Barrows to speak at Midwestern Missouri Baptists provide hurricane relief Clergy Appreciation Month time to honor church staffs Legal seminar focuses on religious liberty Famous 10 Commandments monument comes to Missouri, now heads to D.C. Thompson casts hopeful vision for children Welch: MBC moving aggressively with SBC's evangelism initiative First Baptist, Lebanon, committed to prayers as it stretches globally in ministry Fighting for Missouri's families is a passion the Messers can't shake Kerry reverses himself, now say he would oppose Missouri's marriage amendment Bott Radio Network to focus on MBC's annual meeting MBC's annual meeting set for 3 jam-packed days Tolliver appoints Tellers committee Committee on Convention Committees announced Annual Meeting Briefs Tolliver names Credentials Committee Nominating Committee releases its report 'Seasons of Shepherding' theme of Pastor's Conference Surprise! Someone donates van to church Pledge Protection Act signals movement to rein in judicial activism Thief's bullet narrowly misses missionary MBC president calls for churches to get involoved in Romania partnership Missouri Baptists break language barrier, take Gospel to four corners of the globe Jan \| Feb \| Mar \| Apr \| May \| June \| July \| Aug \| Sept \| Oct \| Nov \| Dec October 12 A great man of God still delivers a powerful, life-saving message Opening night: Famed evangelist presents the Gospel Slate of candidtates for MBC offices finalized Resolution to focus on holiness, not pulling kids out of public schools MBC partners with Purpose Driven Ministries to offer discount on '40 Days' campaigns Missouri appeal on partial-birth abortion ban proceeds Rawhide horse whisperer evangelists take 'the Good News' to St. Mary CWA warns about new Kinsey movie SBU's new Strait Center integrates science, Christian faith FMA supporters vow to continue fight after defeat in House of Representatives Missouri Baptists continue disaster relief aid in Florida Missouri WMU prayer warriors plan to intercede for 'beautiful' Lesotho HLG welcomes missionaries in residence October 26 Taking the Gospel to the Rockies Abortions in Missouri top 12,000 in 2003 MBC church planting set new record in '04 MBC in search of 10,000 prayer 'warriors' Gay activists press student government for support, threaten BSU with expulsion Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief workers return from hurricane-battered Florida Reflecting, pointing us to the future MBC President urges Missouri Baptists to stay the course, remain loyal to the SBC MBC, Puerto Rican partnership blossoms HLG Homecoming events set Gospel message brings revival to Peace Valley Church of 50 feeds hundreds, spreads Gospel Ex-gambler experiences God's power while on long road to merciful recovery Potosi community pulls together, makes Christian concert a reality The Pathway to remain a biweekly publication in 2005 SBU trustee meeting sees Salem land purchase SBU named a good college buy Missouri Baptist Convention files new petition by messengers Jan \| Feb \| Mar \| Apr \| May \| June \| July \| Aug \| Sept \| Oct \| Nov \| Dec November 9 Missouri Baptist swept into office MBC inks partnership with Colorado Convention MBC messengers gather for 170th annual meeting Single alignment positioned for approval at '05 meeting HLG dedicates Carroll Missions Center Clippard notes opponets, opportunities in annual address to MBC messengers Tolliver acknowledges complex issues facing MBC Politicians visit meeting, identify with Missouri Baptist values Resolutions passed on citizenship, stem cell, holiness Marshall: It is time for Missouri Baptist to 'Go' McDonnall: We should put kingdom work above comfort Signature Sound wows MBC messengers N.C. pastor, Gilbert, shares ABCs of the Gospel Romanian Baptist hero thankful for Missouri Baptists SBC president challenges Missouri Baptists to help 'Witness, Win, Baptize ONE MILLION!' Brawner excited about Fusion November 23 CLC eyes 12 legislative priorities for '05 The Crosses of Christ Governor-elect Matt Blunt turns to boyhood Sunday School teacher for help in transition Thompson: Blunt is a Christian '7 days a week' MBC to host prayer service for new General Assembly Small Church Pastor of Year testifies to God's power Which "ism" isn't true? Christian worldview in politics ties values, core beliefs Women's ministry leaders enjoy trip to Romania Bebo Norman learns to simplify Kearns looks to develop student relationships MMO giving tops $600,000 level Lawmaker, Missouri Baptist deacon featured speaker at Veterans' Day ceremonies at state Capitol Midwestern offers extension classes Jan \| Feb \| Mar \| Apr \| May \| June \| July \| Aug \| Sept \| Oct \| Nov \| Dec December 9 Former two-time SBC president to speak at MBC State Evangelism Conference MBC Ministerial Services intentional about linking pastors with churches Missouri Baptists aim at another $4 million Lottie Moon offering MMO giving pushes toward $700,000 goal MBC staffers minister to those who minister to Romania Calvary Baptist sees God drawing souls to Him Graves represents, reflects district in which he was born, raised Missouri Baptist aid future children's home Hispanic men shoot guns, then hear Gospel Youth 'bowl over' Marquand with loving service Mercer calls 27-year career with MBC a 'wonderful journey' 'Clash of Cultures' confab coming to Midwestern Hannibal-LaGrange College hosts 63rd Booster Banquet December 21 Board hears details on CP projects MBC sets new record with 55 church plants MBC to hold historic prayer service for 93rd General Assembly MBC attorneys file appellate brief Free child evangelism DVD to be distributed at MBC's State Evangelism Conference St. Louis businesswoman, Missouri Baptist eases pain of U.S. troops in Iraq Focus on traditional family values Does holiness really matter? Missouri Baptists seek to rise above stem cell confusion Stem Cells 101 Small church sows the Gospel seed through hoops Bennett expands crusade outreach FBC Vanzant youth pastor honor vets with special ceremony MMO giving continues to rise

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