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Archive - Brian Koonce

Hunger ministry reaps great harvest

JEFFERSON CITY – Nearly 1,000 people have come to know Jesus as their Savior this year as a result of hunger relief ministries in Missouri Baptist churches. more »

By Brian Koonce - Dec 29, 2008

Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness

Library worker alleges discrimination due to her faith

Southern Baptist files federal lawsuit after taking stand over Harry Potter

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo.—A Missouri Baptist is suing after she says she was discriminated against and suspended from her job for refusing to promote a book she believes promotes “worship of the occult.” more »

By Brian Koonce - Aug 27, 2008 - (1)

Topic: , Faith, Citizenship, Religious Liberty

CLC urges Blunt to call pro-life special session

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Christian Life Commission (CLC) of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) is drafting a letter to Gov. Matt Blunt urging him to call a special session of the General Assembly to deal with pro-life legislation. more »

By Brian Koonce - Jul 2, 2008

Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation

Gambling menace surfaces to once again threaten welfare of the people

JEFFERSON CITY–Missouri stands to lose a key measure against compulsive gambling if Senate Bill 1052 (SB 1052) passes, Christian lobbyists and lawmakers said Feb. more »

By Brian Koonce - Feb 28, 2008

Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation

Abortion facility goes to MBCH

SPRINGFIELD – What a difference two years – and the Hand of God – can make.

In October 2005, the building at 1837 East Cherry Street was home to the Springfield Healthcare Center, one of four abortion providers in Missouri. more »

By Brian Koonce - Jan 8, 2008 - (3)

Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Children, Life, Abortion

Sex abuse in churches addressed

SPRINGFIELD – About 200 people from dozens of churches gathered at Southaven Baptist for an unfortunate yet vitally important purpose: to learn how to safeguard children from sexual misconduct. more »

By Brian Koonce - Nov 5, 2007 - (1)

Topic: Family, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Children

These guys are not ‘girly men’

Church’s ‘Manly Night’ serves as creative evangelistic event

WILDWOOD – Burgers, motorcycles, a Super Bowl champion, a former player for the St. more »

By Brian Koonce - Jun 12, 2007 - (1)

Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Marriage, Husbands

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