Faith leaders urge G-20 summit to remember the poor
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About 500 Missourians were challenged by the five pillars of poverty during the June 9th Poverty Summit in Jefferson City.
Using bags of groceries and crayons, 10 members of First Baptist Church, Lee's Summit, shared Christ's love in impoverished San Marcos, Guatemala.
By Vicki Brown, Word&Way Associate EditorSt. Charles — Using several Scripture texts, International Mission Board president Jerry Rankin emphasized that Christians are called to bring light into a dark world, including West Africa.The IMB and the Missouri Baptist Convention hosted a West African Summit at
By Jennifer Harris Ten young people from First Baptist Church in Lee's Summit teamed with youth minister Richard Caldwell to participate in an 11-On-11 Project on Saturday, Sept. 11. The team was part of a larger group of young people from 11 states who