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Christians who debate the merits of burial versus cremation may miss a larger issue —- helping people deal with the reality of death, some ministers insist.

People need prayer, and they need it as an integral part of worship. That philosophy keeps access to prayer open during all worship services at Gold Hill Baptist church in Chalfont St. Peter, England.

John 17:11-23 records Jesus’ fervent prayer that his followers would be united as the Savior and the Father are. Through the disciples’ unity as they were sent out, the world would know God. Jesus still sends out his followers. Could that mission to reach the world help unite them? Yes and no, according to two theologians.

Mission efforts can bring believers together to make a difference in the world and for God’s kingdom.

Author and speaker Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove shared how medical personnel in a bomb-damaged clinic assisted Americans injured in an automobile accident in Iraq. The experience led him to open Rutba House, a ministry of hospitality, in Durham, N.C., he told attendees at the Churchnet Annual Gathering April 11-12. 

CHALFONT ST. PETER, England — Building relationships and serving communities — even through politics — are the foundation to sharing the gospel in the United Kingdom three church leaders believe.

In a whirlwind tour through Missouri April 1-3, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship executive coordinator shared her vision for the CBF in the years ahead. CBF will focus on identity, mission and ministry to live out God’s call to the church and the individual members of the body.

Living simply is, well, pretty simple, some believe.

Jean Roberson of national Woman's Missionary Union shared from the past to point members of Missouri WMU to service now and in the future. She spoke during the state organization's missions celebration and 90th annual meeting April 405 at Second Baptist Church in Springfield. Attendees celebrated with the theme "The Story Lives On: Celebrate, Connect, Commit." 

Is it “manifestly unjust to enforce” legal rules and procedures? That’s the question an appeals court justice posed in a March 25 ruling on litigation against Windermere Baptist Conference Center, an individual and several financial institutions.

And a question the Missouri Baptist Convention Executive Board may need to ask itself.