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Mediation between the Missouri Baptist Convention and four formerly affiliated agencies has ended without a resolution. The primary issue — who would control those organizations — could not be settled.

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Concentrating on similarities opens doors to lasting friendships and opportunities to build bridges, 14 University of Missouri students learned recently in Cuba. The students and three adults spent part of winter break in January assisting Cuban university students to practice English and developing relationships with students and members of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ciego de Avila.

Not that long ago, many Baptist youth ministers warned students about the dangers of interdenominational dating. After all, it could lead to marrying a Methodist, and would a child from that home be sprinkled or immersed? Today, ministers to students are more likely to raise questions about a Christian marrying someone of a different faith tradition. And they probably discover young people who wonder why that would matter.

A Baptist pastor with experience in interfaith dialogue offers suggestions for couples considering marriage.

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.

The body as the Holy Spirit's "temple" applies to individuals and to the congregation.

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 as more than 350 members of Jefferson City’s faith community packed the sanctuary on Jan. 23 to stand for economic dignity, racial equality and equal opportunities.

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.

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.

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.