Renovation opens ministry options at two churches
Members of Second Baptist Church in Lincoln, Neb., and First Baptist Church in Columbia, Mo., wanted to create space to meet congregational needs. In both cases, renovation of the
Fain: View retirement as Sabbath
Frank Fain, director of educational services at The Baptist Home in Arcadia Valley, Mo., likens retirement to the biblical concept of Sabbath, when believers should take the time to strengthen their relationship with God; give renewed attention to their relationship to family, friends and others;
What do Fallon, Banks, Pope have in common?
If some non-believers can brighten this earth, how much more should Jesus' followers? We profess to know a peace and joy that are literally out of this world. Perhaps we should start acting like it.
Judge upholds stay in MBF case
The Missouri Baptist Convention will have to back away from its claim that it is entitled to govern the Missouri Baptist Foundation now rather than waiting for a higher court decision.
Circuit Court Judge Frank Conley ruled March 4 that a stay
Prayer partner Randy Sprinkle seeks intercession for Northeast
As I write, Boston is just inches shy of breaking its all-time record of 107-plus inches of snowfall in a single season — and Jefferson City, Mo., native Randy Sprinkle and wife Nancy have been right in the middle of it. Randy
Cross Makers bring comfort to hurting, ill, bereaved
You’ve had a heart attack or perhaps have been diagnosed with cancer. Family and friends have made a constant stream to your hospital bed. But as you lie there in that
Minister’s housing allowance still intact after 60 years, and it should stay that way
The tax-free housing allowance for ministers remains intact because a federal appeals court in Chicago struck down a challenge to the benefit on Nov. 13. The leaders of the Freedom from Religion Foundation who challenged the constitutionality of the allowance lacked legal standing to
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