Convention’s church planting gains steam By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer October 4, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – A third-quarter surge in the number of church plants has put the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) in a position where the final total for 2005 could nudge close to 50, according to Jerry Field, MBC state church planting director. The MBC has planted 40 churches through Oct. 1. “Through the first half of the year, we only saw 20 congregations come into existence,” … [Read more...]
MBC intensifying hurricane relief aid
MBC intensifying hurricane relief aid Missouri Baptists flocking to ‘adopt’ stricken SBC churches along Gulf Coast By Brian KoonceStaff Writer October 4, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptists remain on the forefront of disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Seventy-seven churches in Missouri have volunteered to adopt churches on the Gulf Coast through the North American Mission Board’s (NA MB) Adopt-A-Church program. Only North … [Read more...]
Evolution of the theory of evolution
Guest Columnist Evolution of the theory of evolution September 20, 2005 Editor's note: This is the third of a four-part series of columns examining the Bible and the theory of evolution. “See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ” – Col. 2:8 Ernst Mayr, a renowned biologist, wrote an important book, One Long … [Read more...]
Put your money where your mouth is
Guest Columnist Put your money where your mouth is September 20, 2005 I grew up the second boy in a family of five children. The first three of us were boys, each of us just one year apart. When we were young boys, we were like a lot of boys. We played together, fought together and challenged one another in all sorts of ways. “Put your money where your mouth is” is a phrase I heard and said a lot when I was a kid. One of us would brag about something we thought we could do … [Read more...]
Illinois governor should mind his own business
Thoughts & Adventures Illinois governor should mind his own business September 20, 2005 Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich should mind his own business and the Kansas City Star ought to tell their readers the whole truth about him and how his state views his position on cloning. Blagojevich, who also supports abortion on demand and forcing pharmacists – against their consciences – to provide the dangerous so-called “morning after pill” to women, has … [Read more...]
Hurricane Katrina and our MBC churches
From My Heart to Yours Hurricane Katrina and our MBC churches September 20, 2005 Hurricane Katrina will be in the forefront of our nation’s news for many months, maybe years to come. I have been very blessed to see and hear of the generosity that is pouring out of our Missouri Baptist people. When tragedy hits, you can count on our people to respond – whether it is a tornado in Missouri or Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf. We will continue to do all we can to keep you apprised of … [Read more...]
Talent, Akin rally to protect Pledge
Talent, Akin rally to protect Pledge By Staff September 20, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – A Missouri U.S. senator and Missouri U.S. representative are positioning themselves to lead a bipartisan congressional effort to remedy the latest attempt by a federal judge to remove references to God and Christianity from the American public square—specifically, the “under God” clause in the Pledge of Allegiance. Sen. Jim Talent, R-Mo., and Rep. Todd Akin, R-Town & Country, are … [Read more...]
Horse whisperer event draws more than 1,000
Horse whisperer event draws more than 1,000 By Staff September 20, 2005 DIAMOND – A horse whisperer evangelism event was held Aug. 20 here with approximately 1,000-1,200 in attendance. About 800 Bibles were distributed. Horse whisperers are people who use commands and touches to break wild horses. Last year, the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) trained 14 men to do this while sharing the Gospel at the same time. One of those men, Billy Epperson of Springhill Baptist Church, … [Read more...]
Beth Moore: Strive for obedience over fear
Beth Moore: Strive for obedience over fear Popular speaker, author addresses 15,000 in KC By Barbara ShounContributing Writer September 20, 2005 KANSAS CITY– Beth Moore tackled the subject of fear head-on when she spoke to 15,500 women at a Living Proof Live event at Kemper Arena here Sept. 9-10. “Constantly, the enemy taunts us with what we fear the most,” she said while developing a theme of personal bravery based on Habakkuk 3. “What if we decided we would … [Read more...]
HLG aids students displaced by Katrina
HLG aids students displaced by Katrina September 20, 2005 Hannibal– Hannibal-LaGrange College (HLG) President Woodrow Burt has announced that Hannibal-LaGrange College will accept applications from eligible students enrolled at an institution in the Gulf Coast flood areas. HLG is extending registration and enrollment deadlines, as well as waiving application fees and late fees. All admitted students will be enrolled as degree-seeking guest students and will be eligible for all … [Read more...]
Former night club aids evacuees
Former night club aids evacuees Ridgecrest turns Remington’s into Red Cross relief shelter By Allison SeboltContributing Writer September 20, 2005 SPRINGFIELD– What used to be a night club has been transformed into a service center for Hurricane Katrina evacuees. In 2004, Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Springfield bought a 33,000 square-foot facility called Remington’s from local night club owners and, after remodeling, it became an expansion of the church. “We are in … [Read more...]
Baptists bring food by the truckoad to Louisiana
Baptists bring food by the truckload to Louisiana By Allison SeboltContributing Writer September 20, 2005 SPRINGFIELD– After Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, Second Baptist Church of Springfield was quick to get on the road and meet the physical needs of people in Louisiana. Second Baptist has a partnership with First Baptist of Covington in St. Tammany Parish, and when the executive pastor of the Louisiana church called Second Baptist asking if they would be willing to … [Read more...]
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