Mike Baese (“bay’ see”) is the Area Director of the St. Louis CBMC (“Connecting Businessmen to Christ”).  Here he joins many others in inviting everyone to the important 41st annual St. Louis Prayer Breakfast CBMC.  This one occurs April 11, 2018, with former “mobster,” MIKE FRANZESE as speaker.  Especially for those who might not … [Read more...]

  Longtime friend  Art Bailey began his professional career with Sears-Roebuck and Company.  During that time, Art and his wife, Wanda Bailey, became keenly aware of a call to minister for Jesus in the Philippines.  They went. Certainly it was an unusual background for one who was to become Director of Counselling and Follow-up for … [Read more...]

Hear the joy and enthusiasm of Eva May as she describes the ministry to and with primarily adults with disabilities! Pastor William “Bill” McConkey, 50+ year pastor of the Sutter Presbyterian Church in St. Louis, called this unique and important ministry to my attention ... and put me in touch with Eva May, one of the “hands on” volunteer … [Read more...]

Those who wanted to say “goodbye” to the man of God Billy Graham at his funeral could have filled a stadium ... so, it was by invitation only. Receiving one of those invitations was my longtime friend – and the appreciated longtime friend of so many – was Dr. Larry Lewis.  So he and wife Creda went. Longtime friend Larry Lewis is still in an … [Read more...]

David Lane has directed the American Renewal Project for a number of years.  He has a vision of encouraging, “loving on,” and inspiring Pastors, their spouses, and other Christian leaders ... and finding the financing for these terrific gatherings.  Joan and I have been enriched as we have been “blessed” by them in the past. As of this writing … [Read more...]

  Former rich “gangsta” Michael Franzese -- Not exactly your normal prayer event speaker! The outstanding annual Prayer Breakfast is happening ... for the 41st time ... on April 11, 2018.  It is always a great event, with hundreds attending.  The details you need, including obtaining tickets, are found at www.cbmcstl.com. New St. … [Read more...]

Jay Peters of St. Louis owns several businesses throughout the USA, but his major focus is getting over one million meals distributed to the needy! It is very notable that he and another  St. Louis businessman – Sam Rowley – are overseeing the distribution of possibly nearly 2 million meals ... this year ... to those in need.  They are both … [Read more...]

  That Zina Hackworth is the mother of 13 children – biological and adopted – and that all seven sons are all Eagle Scouts ... may not be the most remarkable reality about her and her husband. She is also the creator and founder of two outstanding groups, described in her website, www.thisracewillselfdestruct.org, quoted … [Read more...]

A visit to www.mobaptist.org/gcc explains the significance of the annual “Great Commission Conference” to which we are all invited ... which is FREE!  In 2018, it is in St. Louis area at Harvester Baptist Church (St. Charles County).  If reading this after the 2018 GCC dates, remember that it is anticipated to occur every year ... until Jesus … [Read more...]

The horrible world of sex slavery is beyond tragic ... and it is growing! Missouri Baptist Children’s Home President Russel Martin paints an alarming picture as to the scope of the problem.  President Martin cites alarming, documented statics as to how bad this worldwide tragedy is. One of the many questions raised because of the issue:  what … [Read more...]