Dennis Rainey: America’s ills cry out for family reformation
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (BP)–The need for a family reformation was the urgent appeal of Dennis Rainey May 13 at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City. The first Reformation came about as a result of a battle over truth — the truth about the gospel, Rainey said. The reformation that needs to occur today is […]
Multiple sclerosis patient chooses life over assisted suicide option
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (BP)–The contrast between two multiple sclerosis patients was highlighted in a recent Kansas City Star feature, drawing the line between life and death. In spite of overwhelming challenges, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary faculty wife Gina Merrick has chosen life. But Lee Summit, Mo., resident Patricia Smith ultimately chose death with the aide […]
Woodcutting provides seminary opportunity to share with neighbors
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (BP)–Students and faculty of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary braved the last snowstorm of the winter to gather firewood to share with neighbors in the community. Armed with chainsaws, axes and hedge clippers, members of the newly formed Midwestern Gospel Woodcutting and Chowder Society met in mid-March to cut, hack and snip pieces […]
Seminary dean to aircraft enthusiasts: Pilots reflect God’s precision in Je
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (BP)–Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary academic dean Jim Cogdill is finding new ways to share Christ in the school’s community — even if it means relating propeller-driven aircraft to the message of the incarnation. A pilot with more than 1,000 flying hours, Cogdill spoke of God’s redemptive plan at a Christmas meeting of […]
