Following is another in a series of columns on the Baptist Faith & Message 2000. Article VIII of the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 reads: “The first day of the week is the Lord’s Day. It is a Christian institution for regular observance. It commemorates the resurrection of Christ from the dead and should include exercises of worship and spiritual devotion, both public and private. Activities on the Lord’s Day should be commensurate with the Christian’s conscience under the Lordship … [Read more...]
After 100 years, Machen’s work remains timeless critique of theological liberalism
JEFFERSON CITY – Christian classics are books that masterfully articulate and apply Scripture to the pressing issues of the day. One of the most important books of the 20th century, Christianity and Liberalism by J. Gresham Machen (1881-1937) is such a book. In 1923, while a professor at Princeton Theological Seminary, Machen addressed the growing tide in evangelicalism towards theological liberalism. Now, 100 years later, evangelicals would be wise to listen to the warnings in Christianity … [Read more...]
MBC Historical Commission scholarship deadline approaches
JEFFERSON CITY – The deadline for a scholarship to four higher education institutions is quickly approaching. Four $2000 Baptist Heritage scholarships are being offered by the Missouri Baptist Historical Commission in partnership with the participating schools. The deadline for submissions is April 1, 2023 to the Missouri Baptist Heritage Scholarship, Executive Office, 400 East High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101-3253. Rules and details can be found at baptistparchments.org. The … [Read more...]
Baptist Homes announces ‘Welcome Home’ campaign
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was written by Ronald Mackey, vice president of community engagement at Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries. Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries is in a dynamic growth cycle unlike anytime in our history. In the span of three years, we have grown from four campuses (Arcadia Valley, Chillicothe, Ozark, and Ashland, which is under construction) to eight campuses (adding Smithville, Independence, Adrian, and Vandalia)—with ongoing negotiations to … [Read more...]
Saddleback Church deemed “not in friendly cooperation” with SBC
NASHVILLE (BP) — The Southern Baptist Convention's (SBC) Executive Committee affirmed a recommendation from the SBC Credentials Committee Tuesday (Feb. 21) to deem Saddleback Church as “not in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.” The move comes less than a year after founding pastor Rick Warren left the helm of the church and was replaced by Andy Wood and his wife, Stacie. While not co-pastors of the church, Andy serves as lead pastor of the church while Stacie … [Read more...]
‘Tell them the greatest news’: FBC Arnold on mission at home, around the globe
ARNOLD – Adam Cruse, senior associate pastor at First Baptist Church here, says “one of the greatest ways to disciple people is to get them on an airplane.” “We have found that there’s a huge difference in people when they return from being on (a mission trip). Their faith grows by leaps and bounds and it impacts how they live and serve long term.” He says that growth then helps drive Christians “to see people come to know Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior, and see strong, … [Read more...]
MLK’s ‘Letter from a Birmingham Jail’, ‘I Have a Dream’ speech encourage ‘ethic of love, justice’
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – From the isolation of a jail cell in Birmingham, Ala., to the open air of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., the year 1963 saw Martin Luther King Jr. deliver a prophetic critique, yet hopeful vision, for race relations in the United States of America. Sixty years later, King’s two works, the “Letter from Birmingham Jail” and “I Have a Dream” speech, continue to echo his ethic of love and commitment to justice. Both works can continue to inspire and instruct … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary hosts panel discussion for 250th anniversary of ‘Amazing Grace’
EDITOR’S NOTE: Read more about John Newton and his classic, “Amazing Grace,” here. KANSAS CITY – In a commemorative chapel service, Midwestern Seminary hosted a panel discussion to reflect on the significance of the life, theology, and doxology of John Newton, the writer of the treasured hymn, “Amazing Grace.” President Jason Allen led the discussion, which featured church history and church music professors at Midwestern Seminary, including Thomas S. Kidd, John Mark Yeats, Michael D. … [Read more...]
ARITF meeting with SBC Credentials Committee, abuse survivors
NASHVILLE (BP) – The SBC Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force (ARITF) issued an update on Friday afternoon (Feb. 10). It’s the group’s second update of the year. The update says group members have met with leaders across the SBC, including members of the SBC’s initial Sexual Abuse Task Force. Among other actions, they report work on “evaluating current and potential resources for every level of training and education so that we may identify, revise and create the most effective and … [Read more...]
SBU’s DeWitt: Lewis’ Abolition of Man offers ‘prophetic warning’ for a relativistic age
BOLIVAR – Daniel DeWitt is a senior fellow at Southwest Baptist University (SBU) in Bolivar, where he leads the Center for Worldview and Culture. He is the host of the “Mere Caffeination” podcast and author of numerous books, including his forthcoming book, C.S. Lewis: The Writer Who Found Joy. This summer, DeWitt will help lead an SBU trip to Ireland and England. Participants will visit key sites from Lewis’s life – from his childhood home in Ireland, to the real lamppost and park that … [Read more...]
Exchange Church bounces back to elevate, equip, engage
ARNOLD – Any pastor will tell you leading a church can be a roller coaster of ups and downs. For Exchange Church – a church replant in the St. Louis suburbs – that roller coaster had a few loops and, after the pandemic, one monster of a hill. Formerly Starling Road Baptist Church, the congregation was replanted as Exchange Church with about 75-80 members in 2019. Some left during the replant process, but a core of 65 or so remained. The church threw itself into evangelism and ministering … [Read more...]
IMB trustees appoint 46 new missionaries, celebrate reports of increased engagement
RICHMOND, Va. (IMB) – International Mission Board trustees approved the appointment of 46 new full-time, fully funded missionaries, while also honoring the service of 87 missionaries and staff during their Feb. 1-2 meeting in Richmond, Virginia. Chuck Pourciau, trustee chairman and lead pastor of Broadmoor Baptist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana, presided over the two-day meeting. The new missionaries were honored during a Sending Celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 1, which included a … [Read more...]
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