Passion for fitness leads Lacey to be an example at MBU
Missouri Baptist University President Alton Lacey recalls the day he became hooked on running and the steps that led him to become a fitness believer and now an advocate on the campus he leads.
Church, individual are the Holy Spirit’s ‘temple’
The body as the Holy Spirit's "temple" applies to individuals and to the congregation.
Faith Voices of Jefferson City stresses social justice at founding convention
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The hope for a better life for all Missourians — especially those whose circumstances have robbed them of dignity — is systemic change to open the American dream to everyone. “Claim the dream” repeatedly rang out at Quinn Chapel AME Church
MBC, four agencies continue mediation talks, ask for prayer
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Although they continue to disagree on a solution, representatives of the Missouri Baptist Convention and four formerly affiliated agencies have agreed to continue to talk about an end to litigation, now in its 12th year.
Missouri Baptists file suit over governor’s order on gay marriage tax filing
Representatives of the Missouri Baptist Convention’s Christian Life Commission filed suit Jan. 8 challenging an executive order by Gov. Jay Nixon allowing same-sex couples legally married in another state to file joint tax returns with the state Department of Revenue.
TBH buys land for mid-Missouri campus
The Baptist Home has purchased land in Ashland, Mo., for the future site of a central Missouri campus. Once constructed, it would become TBH's fourth facility for older adults in the state.
Pies help lift a family from poverty
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Go tell it…clearly and simply
Today, a variety of media platforms deliver the message of Jesus Christ. But often the message is drowned out in the wave of communication that hits mailboxes, email accounts, Twitter, Facebook and websites — and continues throughout the year.
A look back on Midwest Baptists in 2013
Word&Way looks back through its archives at the significant events among Baptists in the Midwest the news journal reported in 2013.
New Baptist Covenant enters its work phase
A century and a half after the Civil War divided Baptists in America into separate congregations predominantly black and white, a diverse group of U.S. Baptists is exploring ways to cross boundaries of identity, doctrine and ethnicity to collaborate in community service.