Over 120 Pastors & Christian Leaders Stand with Todd (Akin)

Akin for Senate campaign ^ | 8/28/2012 | Todd Aken

[darrellmaurina]

Over 120 Pastors & Christian Leaders Stand with Todd

St. Louis, MO: Today the Akin campaign released a list of over 120 pastors and Christian leaders who are publicly standing with Todd Akin. Some had previously signed their name, but many are voicing their support for the first time. These religious figures from every region of the state have decided to place their personal and very public support behind Congressman Todd Akin in his race for the United States Senate seat this year. The endorsement statement released was as follows:

We the undersigned do hereby affirm/reaffirm our continued support of Congressman Todd Akin for the office of United States Senate. We know his character and his conservative convictions. Furthermore, we accept fully his apology and his request for forgiveness. As stated in our previous endorsement: “We greatly appreciate his long standing commitment to our God-given rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and his proven record of defending life, traditional marriage, religious liberty, the Second Amendment, free enterprise, limited government, fiscal responsibility and a strong national defense.”

It is for such reasons as these, that we the undersigned affirm/reaffirm our personal support and continue to encourage our fellow Missourians to support Congressman Todd Akin as our next United States Senator.

Full list available here: http://www.akin.org/pastors (**Affiliations are for informational purposes only.**)

Over 120 pastors & Christian leaders are standing with Todd Akin. Some had previously publicly backed Todd, but many are voicing their support for the first time.

We the undersigned do hereby affirm/reaffirm our continued support of Congressman Todd Akin for the office of United States Senate. We know his character and his conservative convictions. Furthermore, we accept fully his apology and his request for forgiveness. As stated in our previous endorsement: “We greatly appreciate his long standing commitment to our God-given rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and his proven record of defending life, traditional marriage, religious liberty, the Second Amendment, free enterprise, limited government, fiscal responsibility and a strong national defense.”

It is for such reasons as these, that we the undersigned affirm/reaffirm our personal support and continue to encourage our fellow Missourians to support Congressman Todd Akin as our next United States Senator.

**Affiliation is for informational purposes only.**

Rev. Kenny Qualls Past President, Missouri Baptist Convention Pastor, First Baptist Church Arnold

Rev. Dr. Gerald Davidson Former two-time president, Missouri Baptist Convention Former Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Arnold

Rev. Dr. Larry Lewis Former president, Hanibal-LaGrance University Former president, North American Mission Board Columbia

Rev. Dr. Bob Collins Former President, Missouri Baptist Convention Pastor, Plaza Heights Baptist Church (retired) Kansas City

Dick Bott Founder and Chairman of the Board Bott Radio Network Rich Bott President and CEO Bott Radio Network

James Goggan Missorui River Christian Broadcasting Washington

Dr. Buck Morton Pastor, First Baptist Church Portageville

Velora A. Cummings Volunteer Coordinator Concerned Women for America

Rev. Charles McLain Pastor, First Baptist Church Festus/Crystal City

Rev. Roger Faulkner First Baptist Church Ste. Genevieve

Rev. Clifford D. Mansley New Creation Church Joplin

Rev. Gary Bookout Crusade Baptist Temple St. Louis

Rev. Jeremy Plymale CrossHaven Church Wentzville

Rev. Robert E. Kleinschmidt Pastor (retired), Bible teacher at First Baptist Church Kearney

Rev. Jeremy Smith President, Faith Ascent Ministries St. Louis

Dr. C. David Claybrook President, Life is for Everyone Unlimited

Rev. Ben Kingston Pastor, Bethel Baptist Church Lonedell

Rev. Jamie Haguewood Pastor, First Baptist Church Potosi

Rev. John Dover Pastor, Friendship Baptist Church St. Clair

Rev. Danny Kirk Pastor, Lindsay Lane Baptist Church Florissant

Rev. Brad Banderman Associate Pastor, Bethel Baptist Church Lonedell

Rev. Jay Scribner Former President, Missouri Baptist Convention Branson

Rev. Dr. Victor Borden Pastor, Red Bridge Baptist Church Kansas City

Rev. Ralph Sawyer Former President, Missouri Baptist Convention Pastor, First Baptist Church Wentzville

Rev. Bill Edwards Pastor, Sulfur Lick Baptist Church Troy

Rev. Charlie Burnett Pastor, Harmony Heights Baptist Church Joplin

Rev. Richard Rhea Pastor, First Baptist Church Troy

Rev. Jeff Purvis Pastor, First Baptist Church Herculaneum/Pevely

Don Hinkle Director of Public Policy/Editor Pathway Missouri Baptist Convention

Rev. Rodney Albert Former Chairman MO Baptist Convention Christian Life Commission

Rev. Ron Kunzweiler Pastor, Friendship Baptist Church Pastor, Dover Baptist Church Bowling Green

Rev. David Baker Pastor, First Baptist Church Belton

Rev. Denny Marr Executive Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church Republic

Rev. Mitch Jackson Former President, Missouri Baptist Convention Pastor, Miner Baptist Church Sikeston

Rev. Marshall Link Director of Missions Cane Creek Stoddard (retired)

Rev. Jerry Williams Director of Missions Barry Association (retired)

Brent Campbell Director of Missions Twin Rivers Baptist Association

Rev. Dr. Mark Boley Pastor, Cedar Grove Baptist Church Kahoka

Rev. Dr. Danny Decker Pastor, First Baptist Church Warsaw

Rev. Jim Wilson Pastor, First Baptist Church Seneca

Rev. Jim Wells Former Director of Missions Tri County Baptist Association

Rev. John Goldfuss Pastor, Maranatha Baptist Church Troy

Rev. Larry Atkins Pastor, Buckhorn Baptist Church Waynesville

Rev. Monty Dunn Director Be Thou My Vision

Rev. Stan Gibson Pastor, Pacific Baptist Church Pacific

Rev. Dr. David Vaughan Pastor, Liberty Christian Church O’Fallon

Kerry K. Messer President Missouri Family Network

Rev. Paul Akin Pastor (retired) Clarksville

Rev. Paul Pope Pastor, Sonrise Baptist Church Bonne Terre

Rev. Jerry Yarnall Pastor, First Baptist Church Exeter

Rev. Mark McMullin Pastor, First Baptist Church Piedmont

Rev. Jeff Anderson Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church Hannibal

Rev. Dr. Monte Shinkle Former President, Missouri Baptist Convention Pastor, Concord Baptist Church Jefferson City

Rev. Dr. Bill Vail Pastor, First Baptist Church Poplar Bluff

Rev. David Krueger Pastor, First Baptist Church, Linn Chairman, Christian Life Commission Missouri Baptist Convention

Rev. Ron Aldridge Pastor, New Beginnings Fellowship Charleston

Allen Palmeri Associate Editor Pathway Missouri Baptist Convention

Rev. Rex Green Pastor, Edmonson Baptist Church Lincoln

Rev. Harold Hendrick Director of Public Affairs & Talk Show Host Bott Radio Network

Rev. Frank Welch Director of Missions Salt River Baptist Association Curryville

Rev. David Nissing Pastor, Keytesville Baptist Church Keytesville

Rev. Daniel Hite Pastor, Christian Family Fellowship Wentzville

Bev Ehlen State Director Concerned Women for America (Missouri)

Rev. John Stormer Author “None Dare Call it Treason" Troy

Rev. Dana L. Burris Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Affton

Dr. Debra Peppers Radio Talk Show Host Salt and Light Ministry Inc. Pepperseed Inc. St. Louis

Debra Kohl Missouri Field Coordinator Concerned Women for America

Ginger Yoak Encourage a Legislator Coordinator Concerned Women for America

Rev. Dr. Jeff Brown Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Mexico

Brad L. Haines Executive Director Families for Home Education

Rev. Chuck Hunter Pastor, Trinity Grace Bible Church Troy

Rev. Steve Summers Pastor, Faith Baptist Church Louisiana

Rev. Dwight Blankenship Pastor Parkway Baptist Church St. Louis

Rev. Jarel Burnside Missouri Baptist Evangelist Joplin

Rev. Larry Fackler Former Director of Missions Supply Preacher Houston

Rev. Fred P. Barker Pastor, New Melle Baptist Church New Melle

Rev. Nick Catrow Pastor, Harmony Baptist Church St. Louis

Rev. Justin Nelson Elder/Pastor, South Creek Church Springfield

Rev. Bill Johnson Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church Versailles

Norm Baxter Christian Activist Chesterfield Township Republican Committee

Rev. Randy Comer Director of Missions Barry County Southern Baptist Association

Rev. Jim Eddleman Minister Troy

Rev. Bob Tolliver Executive Director Life Unlimited Ministries Former Missionary to the Ukraine

Rev. Don Rice Pastor, First Baptist Church Hume

Rev. Bob Gaddis Pastor, First Baptist Church Shell Knob

Rev. Doug Richey Pastor, Pisgah Baptist Church Excelsior Springs

Kay L. Meyer President and Radio Host of Family Shield Board Member, Family Shield Ministries Lutheran Hour Ministries

Rev. Jim Savage Chaplain, Friendship Village Sunset Hills

Rev. Wesley M. Cummins Presbyterian Pastor, St. Louis

Rev. Stoney Shaw First Baptist Church Ferguson

Rev. Floyd Pyle Minister of the Gospel Wentzville

Bill Linton State Representative (retired) MO House of Representatives

Lois Linton Former President Missouri Eagle Forum

Rev. Allen Calkins Pastor, Star Hope Baptist Church Elsberry

Rev. Ion Cheptene Associate Pastor, Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church Webster-Groves

Rev. Aaron Weibel Pastor, New Site Baptist Church Monett

Rev. Jesse Cass Pastor (retired) Jamesport

Gina Allen Pro-Life Coordinator Concerned Women for America

Haven Howard Area Director Concerned Women for America of Missouri

Nancy Jones Project 535 Coordinator Concerned Women for America of Missouri

Rev. Ron Griffith Pastor, First Baptist Church Lincoln

Rev. Dr. Charles B. Murray Pastor, First Baptist Church Ellisville

Rev. Dr. David Tolliver Former President Missouri Baptist Convention

Rev. Shawn Wasson Pastor, Bethany Baptist Church Cape Girardeau

Rev. Justin Mosher Pastor, 5th St. Baptist Church Hannibal

Scott Weldon Pastor, Faith Southern Baptist Church Marshfield

Mrs. Jamie Hitt Recording Secretary Missouri Baptist Convention Winfield

Rev. David Mason Pastor, Green Valley Baptist Church St. Joseph

Rev. Kenny Sims Associate Pastor, Raintree Church Hillsboro

Rev. Keith Perren Pastor, Highland Southern Baptist Church Hillsboro

Rev. William Curp Director of Missions Jefferson Baptist Association

Rev. Bruce Tegg Member, First Baptist Church Festus/Crystal City

Rev. David Klee Pastor Wentzville

Rev. Mike Ryan Pastor, First Baptist Church Winfield

Rev. John Martin Pastor, Heritage Baptist Church Columbia

Rev. Tim Blankenship Pastor, Carr Lane Baptist Church Lampe

Rev. Larry Greenfield Former Director of Missions Mineral Area Baptist Association Farmington

Rev. Dr. Gary Urich Pastor Heritage Baptist Church of Bolivar

Rev. James Ogan Staff Evangelist, First Baptist Church Shell Knob

Roger Moran Former Member, So. Baptist Convention Exec. Committee Research Director, MO Baptist Laymen’s Assoc. Middletown

Cliff Case Member, Missouri Baptist Convention Exec. Board Warsaw

Joan F. Langenberg President Missouri Eagle Forum

Rev. James Plymale Director of Missions Franklin Baptist Association Union

Jim & Sharon Allen Pastor, Kansas City Renewal Fellowship Network of Churches Kansas City

Rev. Dr. Robert Stuart Senior Pastor, Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church Ballwin

Rev. Mike Rickman Pastor, Palmyra First Assembly of God Palmyra

[Uncle Chip]

Here:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2923973/posts

[P-Marlowe]

Rev. John Stormer Author “None Dare Call it Treason” Troy Wow! A great book that came out when Goldwater ran in 1964.

Prophetic in so many ways.

So doug, are you on board the Akin Train?

[P-Marlowe]

I’m not looking forward to it either, because it isn’t a good time to have a fight.

I disagree. This is the perfect fight for those of us who have no stomach for fighting on Romney's behalf. Romney can turn left and chase the disaffected white liberal votes and the goofy fickle independents. He can have them. He will get neither money from me nor a vote in November. I cannot vote in Missouri, but I can import some cash and moral support. If the social conservatives can win this one for Akin, we can win it for anybody. It means we can run Sarah Palin in 2016 and get her elected. It means that we still have a voice in politics. We have nothing to lose and everything to gain from this fight.

Fight on Freepers.

[MplsSteve]

Your Post #26 was very accurate.

[Wisconsinlady]

http://www.akin.org/still-standing?utm_source=breitbartl&utm_medium=300x250&utm_campaign=huckabee

[so_real]

Agreed. In my lifetime there has been no better election opportunity to voice dissent.

[doug from upland]

The Akin train left the station. I am not on it. That does not mean I want McCasKILL to win. But it does mean that I will not give any money to his campaign. That is like betting on the Jags to beat the Patriots in Foxborough without a point spread. It is sickening because it is a seat that was winnable. Others could win it, but the guy is listening to those thinking with their hearts instead of their heads. And he is delusional. That can be a problem.

He said something stupid and can be forgiven for that. But then, when he had time to formulate a response to quell the firestorm, he went on Hannity and did not have the sense to correct it properly and lessen the damage. It got worse. I lost all respect for him when he lied to us, saying that “This isn’t about me.” He thinks people are fools. Well, some are. Of course, it is about him. He worked hard for years to put himself in this position. And he won’t let go. It is about him and his arrogance and his ego. If the lives of babies in the womb were important enough, he would withdraw in favor of someone equally pro-life and conservative. I have suggested that he make a deal with the Central Committee withdraw as long as he can name his replacement. He will never do that.

In 1964, as a teenager, I worked on the Goldwater campaign. “In your heart you know he’s right” was the slogan. In my heart, up until the last day, I thought the polls were wrong and people would do the right thing on election day. It was a very, very painful lesson because I had so much of myself emotionally invested. I cut grass to earn money to give to the campaign. The lesson was painful but important because I learned about political reality. Some still do not see it. God bless them for believing in Akin and thinking in their hearts that he can win.

Those things that influenced me were Buckley’s GOD AND MAN AT YALE, WHY NOT VICTORY, CONSCIENCE OF A CONSERVATIVE, NONE DARE CALL IT TREASON, MASTERS OF DECEIT by Hoover, etc. I have fought the conservative battle. The RATS are playing Akin across the country and it will be a vomit-inducing convention as we watch them exploit it. As a play on the Goldwater theme many years ago, I am waiting to hear, “In your guts you know Todd’s nuts.” And they will play it as the entire pro-life movement is nuts. Thanks, Todd.

[Norseman]

>> They would rather have McCaskill in the Senate.<<

Now that’s a stupid statement, as long as we’re talking about stupid statements. Good grief. Do you even read what you write before you hit “post”?

[Norseman]

Thank you Doug. Well said.

[Norseman]

>>Stop blaming others. Todd Akin is in this mess completely because of himself.<<

First of all, Akin will probably win the seat once this nonsense dies down, and it will. The national press will be moving on as soon as they get their new marching orders from the Obama campaign.

And yes, Akin is in this mess because the GOP panicked. Scott Brown deserted first, to survive politically in Massachusetts, and the rest of the GOP then panicked. Talk about herd mentality—that afternoon was a perfect example. A number of the herd probably woke up the next day thinking, what was I thinking? But what’s done is done.

The only reason the panic got started was because there was a short window during which Akin could reasonably be pressured to withdraw. If that window hadn’t existed, no panic would have ensued.

[Norseman]

>>The only choice the socons really have is to either embrace a different party or do something other than politics.<<

Oh, you Dems would really love that wouldn’t you? Not going to happen, but if Obama goes any further Left, you guys might find enough disaffected Dems that a new American Pride wing develops. After all, all of you can’t expect that the country deserves to be put in its place, as our President shows he believes by action after action, both foreign and domestic.

[Norseman]

>>But, you might be right - maybe your poster was likening Romney to Hitler.<<

Maybe? You’re either being disingenuous or you are incredibly naive. Two choices, which is it? I don’t see a third option here.

[chris37]

If you do not have the stomach to fight on Romney’s behalf, then you damn well better grow a stomach and fast, because if you do not, America IS DEAD!

Sack up, put your pants on, and fight against the communists with whatever weapon God gives you.

[P-Marlowe]

But then, when he had time to formulate a response to quell the firestorm, he went on Hannity and did not have the sense to correct it properly and lessen the damage. It got worse. I lost all respect for him when he lied to us, saying that “This isn’t about me.” He thinks people are fools.

I guess you are on the Romney train? Not that Romney has ever said anything stupid or lied or that Romney thinks we are all fools, eh?

Do you have respect for the homosexual agenda promoting, wholesale slaughter of the innocents (health of the mother) abortion promoting, socialist, gun grabbing lying sack of $#!+ Romney who seems to think that Boy Scouts buggering each other at camp is normal acceptable behavior? Is this the future of the Republican Party? Is this the culmination of your quest that began in 1964 with your volunteering for Goldwater?

Romney is good enough for you, but Akin is a pariah? Is that it? Is that where you stand?

[P-Marlowe]

If you do not have the stomach to fight on Romney’s behalf, then you damn well better grow a stomach and fast, because if you do not, America IS DEAD!

Romney is not going to be the savior of this country. He doesn't want my vote. He's made it clear that SoCons are unwelcome in his abortion loving, homosexual agenda pushing, gun grabbing, socialized medicine pushing RINO Republican party. He is angling for the liberals, socialists, homosexuals and abortion loving independent vote and has no use for me or you or anyone else who doesn't toe the GOP-e Harvard educated "Moderate" Republican agenda.

I frankly fear a Romney presidency as much as I fear another 4 years of Obama. Romney will destroy the conservative influence on the Republican party. All of his liberal ideas and agenda will become the NEW CONSERVATISM, thereby driving our politics further and further to the left. What was left a few short years ago will become the new radical right.

So go convince all your liberal friends that if they really want a liberal then they need to vote for Romney. He wants their votes. Convince them to vote for him. I can't. There are many here who can't. Maybe you RINOs who support him can play the democrat game and vote twice or three times, or register your dead relatives or your pets. If it means that much to you, then cheat.

I trust that no matter who you or I vote for, God will give America the leaders that we deserve. God help us all.

[MattinNJ]

I am not an expert on Missouri politics by any means. From an outsider’s viewpoint, it seems like he is toast. Do you think he can win? I ask that question sincerely.

[chris37]

No, God Help you.

I am going to help myself and my country.

[noinfringers2]

I think any number of high school students could have offered a good argument to diffuse Akin’s poorly thought out/expressed words. Makes me wonder if the Repubs are capable of defining consequences of issues. I will also be listening very carefully if Romney in any way connects his vision/thoughts to the Founders intentions.

[UCANSEE2]

That's like a fraction of a fraction of a fraction of the number of "christian leaders."

SO? Jesus only had 12 disciples, and look how that turned out.

[P-Marlowe]

No, God Help you. I am going to help myself and my country.

I am supporting God Fearing Christian Conservatives who Fear God more than Obama. I am supporting Akin. I am not supporting candidates who push the homosexual agenda, who think that abortion for the "health of the mother" is just peachy keen, that support a federal mandate that all 50 states adopt a form of Romneycare as a "replacement" for Obamacare, who think that homosexuals should be encouraged to get involved in the boy scouts, or who think that someday they will become a God - an equal to our creator. Somewhere in that mix I think God would not approve of me casting my lot with the likes of Mitt Romney.

I will vote for genuine conservatives. I can't vote for Akin, but when he is elected, he will be MY SENATOR. Being that I live in California, I don't have a Senator. Akin will represent me just fine.