June 12, 2002 JEFFERSON CITY – A handful of candidates, vying for the executive director’s job with the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC), were interviewed June 3-4, in Kansas City by the MBC’s Executive Director Search Committee. MBC First Vice President Kenny Qualls, search committee chairman and pastor of Springhill Baptist Church, Springfield, called the meetings productive and even uplifting. "Any of the individuals we interviewed would do a great … [Read more...]
Crossover St. Louis garners 2,300 professions of faith
June 19, 2002 ST. LOUIS -- More than 2,300 professions of faith in Jesus were recorded as Missouri and Illinois Baptists joined hands for Crossover St. Louis prior to the Southern Baptist Convention June 11-12, according to Benny King, executive director of the St. Louis Metro Baptist Association. Crossover events have been used to reach communities hosting the convention in recent years and this year’s effort focused on the entire St. Louis metropolitan area. The Crossover … [Read more...]
Mom sues over ejection from school
June 2002 (CNSNews.com)—A St. Louis, Mo. mom is suing the public high school that blocked her from observing a school-sponsored assembly conducted by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN). Debra Loveless had told school officials she considered the event inappropriate, but was trying to view it herself on Oct. 24, 2001 when she was escorted out of the assembly, according to Loveless’ attorneys, who have filed the federal civil rights lawsuit in U.S. … [Read more...]
Homosexuals eye Missouri school children
June 2002 ST. LOUIS—A pro-family organization in California says it has received calls from concerned parents in Missouri over the growing influence homosexuals are having in public schools. Scott Lively, president of the Pro-Family Law Center in Citrus Heights, Calif., told The Washington Times in May that Missouri is among the states in which a growing number of parents are alarmed at the blatant promotion of homosexuality in public schools. "It’s a national campaign that … [Read more...]
Missouri leaders empower panel to challenge breakaway entities
June 2002 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (BP)--Missouri Baptist Convention leaders moved a step closer June 6 to legal action against five MBC entities where trustees have amended their charters, giving themselves sole authority to appoint trustees, thus eliminating Missouri churches from the selection process. The MBC executive board, in a special called session at the Baptist Building in Jefferson City, voted by voice roll call, 33-9, to accept a recommendation from the executive board's Legal … [Read more...]
Beloved evangelist maintained his zeal to the end
June 2002 Arnold, Missouri -- Ron Greene loved everybody. He built relationships with people – often the downtrodden or shunned – by meeting their everyday needs. Once those were met, he would faithfully introduce them to Jesus. "Ron never had a penny because he always shared whatever he had with other people," said Jerry Field, evangelism initiative coordinator for the Missouri Baptist Convention. "He was a real piece of art, one of those types of guys who … [Read more...]
MBC launches new, official news journal
June 2002 JEFFERSON CITY - Promising that it will "demonstrate a theologically conservative perspective," the Missouri Baptist Convention is launching a new official publication June 8 to replace the embattled newspaper, Word & Way. The new journal, The Pathway, derives its name from Jeremiah 6:16: "Thus says the Lord: Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; then you will find rest for your souls." The … [Read more...]
Miers deserves strong consideration for Supreme Court
Thoughts & Adventures Miers deserves strong consideration for Supreme Court October 4, 2005 If nothing else, we may finally get a conservative evangelical on the U.S. Supreme Court. Following the confirmation of Chief Justice John Roberts, yet another Catholic, I was beginning to wonder if we would ever see an evangelical nominated for a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court. It seems my desire for such has been met with President Bush’s nomination of Harriet Miers. While we will learn … [Read more...]
America’s escape from reason
Guest Columnist America’s escape from reason October 4, 2005 Editor’s note: This is the final installment of a four-part series of columns examining the Bible and the theory of evolution. “. . . the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ . . .” 2 Cor. 4:4 (NASB) “Early scientists believed in the uniformity of natural causes. What they did not believe in was the … [Read more...]
MMO supports vital resort ministry
Guest Columnist MMO supports vital resort ministry October 4, 2005 One day Jesus saw two brothers, Peter and Andrew, washing their nets by the Sea of Galilee and He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” A good portion of Jesus’ ministry was focused around the Sea of Galilee. Not only did He go where the lost people were, but they also came to hear Him preach and teach about the Good News of the Kingdom of God. I guess you could say that Jesus is … [Read more...]
‘How have you helped him who is without power?’
Guest Columnist ‘How have you helped him who is without power?’ October 4, 2005 Not often do you get to enjoy the birth of a physical grandson and a spiritual grandson within a week’s time. On Sept. 24, Jared Shane Spannagel was born physically into this world. He is the son of our oldest son, Shane and Marisa Spannagel, who live in Alberta, Canada. My wife, Weida, and I are thankful that he was born into a family that loves their children and will communicate … [Read more...]
Hannibal-LaGrange student travel to Europe
Hannibal-LaGrange students travel to Europe By Brandy CampbellHLG Public Relations October 4, 2005 Hannibal– Switzerland is a country of crystal clear lakes, snow-capped mountains, and quaint villages. Nestled in the green countryside sits Grindelwald, a resort town that offers breathtaking views of the Alps and some of the world’s best skiing. However, the twenty students and leaders from Hannibal-LaGrange College (HLG) didn’t bring their ski gear on their recent trip to … [Read more...]
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