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Feb. 3 marked a pair of significant new developments among Baptists in Missouri: (1) the election of interim David Tolliver as the Missouri Baptist Convention’s new executive director and (2) an appeals court decision in favor of Windermere Baptist Conference Center and against the MBC.

Missouri marathoners carry their faith to the starting line

May 14, 2008

By Jennifer Harris Word&Way News Writer Four Missouri marathoners all say the endurance sport provides an avenue for deepening their faith, giving them time to focus on God and helping them enhance other areas of life. One of them, Hugh Emerson, member of First Baptist

Peace committee established in Missouri

April 29, 2008

JEFFERSON CITY — Seven members of rival conservative groups in the Missouri Baptist Convention will go to mediation in an effort to bring about peace within their respective ranks. The MBC Executive Board voted on April 15 to create a “peace committee” that will submit

Layman proposes Missouri ‘Peace Committee’

April 9, 2008

By Robert Marus REPUBLIC, Mo. (ABP) — As battles between conservatives continue to roil the Missouri Baptist Convention, one prominent layman in the state is proposing a miniature re-creation of the infamous Southern Baptist Convention “Peace Committee.” But the convention’s president — cautioning that he

Missouri Christian writers minister through their work

March 19, 2008

A number of Christian authors reside in Missouri. Several write non-fiction; others concentrate on sharing the gospel through fiction. Many write out of personal tragedy or experience. This is not an exhaustive list, but you may find some great reading for the

Missouri Baptist executive board approves moving headquarters

December 14, 2007

By Vicki Brown JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (ABP) — Missouri Baptist Convention leaders voted Dec. 10 to move the group’s headquarters building to a small town west of the state capital -- but the effort may run into trouble due to complications over a tenant formerly

Even the kitchen sink: Baptist holiday gift-giving ideas in Missouri

November 21, 2007

By Ken Satterfield Word&Way There are many ways to benefit Baptist-related organizations here in Missouri. The Baptist Home (thebaptisthome.org, 573-546-2709 or desk@thebaptisthome.org) Resident gifts - $50 supplies a

Missouri groups look for mission opportunities in China

September 20, 2007

By Jennifer Harris Word&Way News Writer Leaders representing The Baptist Home, Baptist General Convention of Missouri and the Missouri Baptist Foundation traveled with retired missionary Harlan Spurgeon to China Aug. 22 - Sept. 6. BGCM executive director Jim Hill, Foundation president James Smith and

Missouri chaplain recalls price paid for recognizing God’s image in all people

September 5, 2007