Proclaiming freedom for prisoners
For the past 15 years, Alan Bean has found himself involved in some of the biggest criminal justice controversies in Texas and Louisiana.
Retired pastor Dwight Clifford Clark dies at 84
Dwight Clifford Clark, 84, died Jan. 31 at his home in Independence, Mo., with his wife by his side.
Unlocking a mission field
The United States locks up more people in prison — in raw numbers and in percentage of the population — than any other nation in the world. With so many people in prison — or formerly in prison, is prison a mission field?
Elizabeth MacLeod Walls named Jewell president
The William Jewell College Board of Trustees has named Elizabeth MacLeod Walls as the 15th president of the college. She will succeed David Sallee, who will retire July 31 after serving
Ministering to the world down the street
The Gateway Arch represented the westward expansion of the United States. For thousands of people from around the world, the Arch also welcomes them to their new
Widemans shift gears during retirement
Don Wideman is a grateful man who, these days, concentrates on family and an adult Sunday School class at First Baptist Church
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.
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