Givers increasingly interpret ‘the tithe’ differently
How many people in your congregation would you classify as tithers? The answer likely depends upon the interpretation of the biblical admonition to tithe that church leaders and members agree to accept.
To keep spirit of tithe alive, focus on God
The key to keeping the spirit of the tithe alive in today’s church may be helping the congregation focus on God.
MBF honors nine as outstanding stewards
The Missouri Baptist Foundation has named two couples and five individuals to its Fellowship of Christian Stewards for 2016. The awards recognize those who have been generous with their life and resources to benefit God’s kingdom, according to MBF.
Couple takes risks to help their son
Todd and Carolyn Pridemore of Columbia, Mo., do not consider themselves risk takers. But the struggle to find help for their son led them to risk emotionally, physically, financially and spiritually.
Debating religious liberty in the Missouri Capitol
The hearing room in the basement of the Missouri Capitol building swelled beyond capacity with each seat claimed and every spot where someone could stand filled. The seats reserved for the state legislators remained vacant. Long after the hearing’s posted started time that Tuesday night in April, the legislators still had not appeared.
Baptists advocate for religious liberty in D.C. and around the globe
Brent Walker can look out his office at the U.S. Capitol and the U.S. Supreme Court building, where he often finds himself heading. He serves as the executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty (BJC), making him a key voice for Baptists in the nation’s capital.
CBF Heartland updates ministries, conducts business
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Heartland leaders conducted business and heard from CBF field personnel in Romania and Haiti during one of several state/regional meetings at the CBF Annual Gathering June 22-24 in Greensboro, N.C.
Court of Appeals denies Baptist Foundation motions, leaving Missouri Supreme Court as remaining option
The Western District Court of Appeals in Kansas City, Mo., on July 5 overruled and denied The Missouri Baptist Foundation’s motions for the court to either rehear the Missouri Baptist Convention’s case against it or transfer the matter to the Missouri Supreme Court.
Baptist Foundation seeks rehearing of case or transfer to Missouri Supreme Court
The Missouri Baptist Foundation on June 8 has filed a “motion for rehearing and alternative application for transfer” of the Missouri Baptist Convention’s nearly 14-year-old case against the Foundation.
2016 SBC Annual Meeting meets in St. Louis
The Southern Baptist Convention's 2016 annual meeting will meet at America's Centerin June 14-15 in St. Louis under the theme, "Awaken America: Reach the World."