Missouri clergy speak out against fear of Syrian refugees
An ecumenical group of Mid-Missouri clergy found inspiration in the birth story of Jesus as they gathered at the state capitol in December to speak out for
Former Missouri WMU President Bray dies
Former Missouri Woman’s Missionary Union President Barbara Bray died Jan. 15 at John Knox Village Care Center in Lee’s Summit, Mo.
Gibson new leader for GRR churches
Paul Gibson on Jan. 1 became the new executive minister of Great Rivers Region of American Baptist Churches, headquartered in Springfield, Ill.
The Incarnation matters all year
Not very many weeks ago, many of us sang the words of Charles Wesley’s familiar Christmas carol, “Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see, Hail
ABC Interim Executive Minister Gillies focuses her attention on relationships
Susan Gillies never envisioned that God’s call to ministry would mean becoming the first woman to lead American Baptists, even temporarily. She also may be the first
Carl Hunker, longtime missionary to Chinese, dies at 99 years
William Carl Hunker was born in Lakeview, Ore., on April 24, 1916, to Harry C. Hunker and Louise A. Bosworth. He served as a missionary, church
Distinct in my relationships (2-14-16 BSFL)
In this lesson series, distinct means “living above the norm.” When Jesus teaches about sexual purity in his lifetime, he was challenging his listeners to live above two lifestyles.
God’s chosen fast (2-14-16 Formations)
When I was a kid the only time I heard the word “fast” was from Catholic friends sometime around Easter. They talked about giving up chocolate or movies until after Easter. Made no sense to me! But Isaiah’s words are faith underlined, in capital letters,
Sing, barren woman (2-7-16 Formations)
Reading the prophets from Israel’s most volatile and tragic period of history uncomfortably reminds me of our tumultuous world. Our world resembles the eighth century BC when Judah and Israel were on the brink of collapse and exile.
Distinct in my approach to conflict (2-7-16 BSFL)
Road rage. Workplace hostility. Conflict management. These are phrases that have entered our common language. While some people run from anger and conflict, others seem to embrace it. In our study today, we don’t need to hide from conflict, but we can appropriately and carefully