The Southern Baptist Convention is facing a shortage of qualified music leaders. “There just aren’t enough people out there to serve as worship leaders,” said Will Bishop, associate professor of church music ...
Read More »Local pro-life clinics step up security in wake of growing attacks
Pro-life organizations, including women’s clinics, are increasing security in response to violent attacks after Roe v. Wade was found unconstitutional. In Missouri and Kansas, pro-life groups are working with police and scheduling ...
Read More »In wake of abuse scandals, churches work to keep kids safe at camp
Congregations across the country are exploring ways to make their communities safe from abuse, particularly at summer camp and Vacation Bible School season begins. The recent release of a shocking report investigating ...
Read More »How the role of chaplains is changing
The COVID-19 pandemic is bringing new attention to the work of chaplains and changing the way they minister. Before the pandemic, as an article in The New York Times put it, the place ...
Read More »Twelve previously homeless men to graduate from City Union Mission program
On Tuesday, Dec. 7, twelve previously homeless men will participate in a special ceremony as they graduate from City Union Mission. Supporters of the Mission are invited to attend as these men ...
Read More »Lack of biblical knowledge threatens the church and young people
A lack of biblical literacy is one of the greatest threats to the church and young people, an evangelical says. “Beyond all theological differences, financial problems and political questions, our biggest problem ...
Read More »Missouri police organization seeks public input on training, discipline standards
Police training and discipline have been in the spotlight in recent months. Now Missouri residents are being asked to share their thoughts on the subject through surveys, email comments and public listening ...
Read More »Leaked audio now shows Goodyear lied in responding to policy
Leaked audio now shows Goodyear executives lied when they denied the company was hindering the wearing of specific clothing with Blue Lives Matter slogans.The audio, which was secretly recorded by a Goodyear ...
Read More »Goodyear under fire for ‘diversity’ training that disrespects police officers
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. is scrambling to avoid a nationwide boycott after a whistleblower released a slide from the company’s new diversity training course. The unidentified employee leaked the slide showing ...
Read More »National Christian Foundation shares 19 ways to help churches during pandemic
Just like individuals and businesses, many churches are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. The National Christian Foundation asked pastors and church leaders from across the country how members can help and developed ...
Read More »Even in pandemic, Child Evangelism Fellowship reaches kids
The spiritual needs of children didn’t end when the coronavirus outbreak began. Child Evangelism Fellowship is continuing to help area kids experience the love of God. “This summer, we are ministering to ...
Read More »Dad banned from coaching hockey after questioning gender identity course
After questioning a required gender identity training course, a Canadian dad has been has been banned from coaching his son’s hockey team. The mandatory gender identity training course had been imposed on ...
Read More »Child Evangelism Fellowship offers training sessions for Christmas Party Clubs
There is no better time to be a child than at Christmas. And there is no better gift than helping a child learn about the true meaning of the holiday. Child Evangelism ...
Read More »Missouri representative hopes to make it easier to become foster parents by speeding up training
Nearly 14,000 children currently are in the Missouri foster care system. Finding and training foster parents willing to give them loving homes seems to be a never-ending challenge. State Rep. Hannah Kelly, ...
Read More »Margin KC brings Dave Ramsey’s teaching to more than 100 local churches
Thousands of Kansas Citians are carrying their checkbooks as well as their Bibles to church this fall. It’s not to write out big tithe checks (although they likely would be welcome) but ...
Read More »Trump’s workforce initiative reshaping American job market
A whopping 300+ companies have thrown their support behind President Donald Trump’s White House workforce initiative, committing to train over 12 million Americans for new job skills over the next five years. ...
Read More »You Can Begin Again needs support for program
You Can Begin Again/You Can Begin Again Too, a local non-profit, is launching their newest program called Project 3000! You Can Begin Again/You Can Begin Again Too is a non-profit organization that ...
Read More »Dogs have personalities that change with age
A new study finds that dogs, just like people, have distinct personalities and it changes over time as they age. Researchers at Michigan State University say dogs also have moods like humans, ...
Read More »Non-profit to open apartment building for women in need
You Can Begin Again/You Can Begin Again Too of Topeka, Kansas has announced the opening of a 10-unit apartment building to be used for young women who are aging out of the ...
Read More »Local training opportunity offered by Texas Christian University
Are you a professional who works with children and are interested in learning about ways to better manage challenging behaviors? Are you a parent who is interested in learning new ways to ...
Read More »Equipping for the future: What that looks like for young TRM guests
Equipping looks different to different people, but Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries believes in starting during infancy and continuing throughout a person’s life span. The following gives a glimpse into how the ministry ...
Read More »Missouri House passes new requirements for food stamp recipients
Under a bill passed by the Missouri House, able-bodied individuals receiving welfare would be required seek work or job training. If individuals did not comply with work requirements they could lose their food ...
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