‘Nones’ increasing in number and variety
American “nones” — people who claim no religious affiliation — come with a variety of stories.
Military families need spiritual nurture
The most effective ministry to military personnel comes from other servicemen and women and their families.
Churches offer ‘home’ in variety of ways
Circumstances often open the door to ministry. For some Midwest congregations, need and proximity brought the military to their doorstep.
Southeast Mo. State BSC celebrates 75 years of ministry
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A worship service and banquet on Nov. 6 marked the 75th anniversary of the Baptist Student Center at Southeast Missouri State University — a ministry started in an imperfect time
Franks elected new MBC president
Messengers elected a new slate of officers and mainly handled routine matters during brief business sessions of the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting Oct. 27-29 at Tan-Tar-A Resort on the shores of the Lake of the Ozarks.
Same-sex marriage, trafficking among resolutions adopted by MBC messengers
Messengers to the Missouri Baptist Convention approved five resolutions without comment or debate during their closing session Oct. 29 at Tan-Tar-A Resort, including one on same-sex marriage and another on human sex trafficking.
Love your neighbor: Christ’s command to serve inspires action
Some Christians provide shelter for the homeless or food for hungry people. Others engage in social activism or public policy advocacy. What’s love got to do with it? Everything.
MBC seeks Foundation insurance money; ARG gives MBC report
The Missouri Baptist Convention is seeking to collect attorneys’ fees and court costs even as its case against the Missouri Baptist Foundation continues in the legal system. The MBC Agency Restoration Group reported to messengers to the MBC annual meeting on the status of the