Learning from the spirit of the Missouri Plan
Nearly 100 years after the end of the Missouri Plan of dual alignment, some Baptists today hope to see more of the spirit of Baptist cooperation. Jerry Cain, chancellor of Judson
Revive the spirit of the Missouri Plan
Given the circumstances of the time, the Missouri Plan was considered revolutionary. Leaders hoped it could become a model for Baptists in other states. Many hoped that
Messengers adopt single alignment changes
By Vicki Brown, Word&Way News WriterThe Missouri Baptist Convention will no longer cooperate with Baptist churches in the state that support any other body considered in competition with the MBC or the Southern Baptist Convention.Meeting Oct. 24-26 at Second Baptist Church, Springfield, messengers adopted two
Messengers to face single alignment issue
By Vicki Brown Word&Way News Writer Single alignment is an issue that has alternately united and divided Missouri Baptists almost since Baptists began cooperating in the state in 1834. Messengers to the 171st annual meeting in Springfield again will face the issue when they
Messengers discuss ‘single alignment’
By Vicki Brown Word&Way News Writer Raytown -- Messengers to the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting Oct. 25-27 approved a report to consider constitutional changes next year that would tighten membership requirements. They also approved another amendment to the MBC Constitution. The items
Participants ask about single alignment
By Vicki Brown Word&Way News Writer A single-alignment proposal and use of Cooperative Program money to fund lawsuits were among topics addressed in at least two Missouri Baptist Convention listening sessions. MBC staff held several sessions across the state earlier this year. The last five