Posted on 08/28/2012 3:47:16 PM PDT by 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
From churches with large congregations. Influential Churches. Mostly Baptists. Who believe in the "SHOW ME" principle. That they could get these 120 leaders to sign on means quite a bit. It is no easy task to get them to support a politician, especially in this particular situation.
I don't discard politicians like trash just because of one media-twisted response to a question. At least he was honest, even if some say he's not EXACTLY correct.
OUT WITH MRS. OBAMACARE !!!!
Exactly where was that in his comments ?
He is dying on a hill with zero strategic value just to watch the invading army rape and pillage the people while he gasps his last political breath.
Perhaps what Akin said after the ALLEGED GAFFE is why people continue to support him and would rather have him than McCaskill.
Maybe they think the truth is worth sticking with. Maybe they think one questionable statistic is not enough to invalidate the record, and conviction of Akin.
Of course, If you prefer we could go with some paper tiger with a clean (and unproven) track record who will get eaten up and spit out by the corruption in the system.
Did you have someone in mind ?
I support Akin too.
Even though I don’t agree with him.
I have never seen a greater collection of cowards, whiners, babies, if I can’t have it all at once, then I don’t want any ever, self centered, part of the problem, most definitely not part of the solution so-called conservatives as I have seen here on this website.
I am sickened to my stomach. You deserve to live in a communist country. I hope your children remember to thank you when they are scrounging for roaches to eat like the Noth Koreans.
*spits on the ground and walks away*
“.......*spits on the ground and walks away*”
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Unfortunately, that is what Akin and his son will be doing after his campaign goes down to an ignoble defeat in November. This is all very sad. Just saying...
Used to be a dem, no longer. I was when I started at FR in 04. Hence the site handle.
The only organization that hates socons more than the dems is the gop. How do you explain the gop going code red on Todd Akin? The dems were going to use the Akin gaffe regardless of whether he stayed in or got out. How did it benefit the long term interests of socons to have the gop attack him as well?
Every now and then the mask slips from the gop and you get to see what they really think. A conservative political party it isn’t.
>Did you have someone in mind ?
Right now a warm bodied R to get the majority of votes to repeal zerocare is more important than this “rape exclusion” nonsense.
Yes he can. Missourians do not like outsiders, especially those who think that homosexuals should be Boy Scout troop leaders, telling them what to do.
Well atleast they will be doing it after the battle rather than before it as opposed to the so many lilly-livered GOPe whiners down in Tampa.
YEP and I will post it again:
After what the Romney camp pulled today in Tampa a lot of people got a wake up call though some are still stuck on stupid. Riebus's statement today puts to rest the nonsense we heard all week about him not being able to beat McCaskill. The Romney GOP don't want him to win and never did. They would rather have McCaskill in the Senate.
Did I make myself clear.
Akin said he was in the fight through November.
That will be the last we’ll hear from him.
Romney is good enough for you, but Akin is a pariah? Is that it? Is that where you stand?
Outstanding stuff, P-M. It should be used as the basis of a Freeper Editorial.
Too many conservatives have abandoned all perspective.
I wish Akin would have exited the race, not because I thought he was a bad person but because I thought he destroyed his chances of winning with the statement he made. Yes, that is unfair and it wouldn’t happen to a Dem, but its the world we live in. However, the fact that I wish we had another candidate does not mean that I think Akin is some monster or that he isn’t a good, God-fearing person who would do a good job IF he got in. I would support him and vote for him if I lived in MO. I still think he’s going to lose and people are living in a fantasyland if they think he can somehow win. And when he does lose, its not going to be because the “GOP Establishement” didn’t back him, its going to be because of his gaffes.
got a problem with that? no. but this story lasting more than a week seems a bit much. could he be milking it for dollars.
Yeah, he's the candidate, but a real loser.
Oh, and tsk, tsk -- is "horseshit" allowed around here? If it is, I can think of plenty of ways to use it on this thread.
120 ways to use it, to be exact.
And if the majority of Americans believe like you, that all those things are hunky dorey, then why should God not give us the leaders we deserve? Why would God allow us to have leaders who bowed to Him when we want leaders who bow to political correctness?
So then why do yo keep pushing Romney?
Two things about ABOs who claim they’ll hold Romney’s feet to the fire and win back the party after the election:
1. They are not effectively holding his feet to the fire: ....in just the past week he’s come out for Romneycare again and also for a “health” exception in allowing abortions.
2. IF ROMNEY WINS: ...He will be the head of the party, his METHODS will be lauded as effective, he will install the leaders, and he will set the agenda.
IF ROMNEY LOSES: He and his will be shown to be losers, his methods will be proven totally illegitimate, the party will be in turmoil, the leadership will be shakey and defeatable.
Which scenario will provide the best opportunity for conservatives to change the power structure?
Which scenario will entrench liberal republicanism for decades?
It’s that simple.
Don't believe me? Visit the MO SOS site. Explains it in great detail. Can't believe we are still debating what he said. Ridiculous. It doesn't matter! Akin and Akin alone can petition the court to remove his name from the ballot. He will not do so.Will I eat crow? Well, I've already said if Akin pulls the pin (petitions the court)I'll donate $100 to FR.
But even if Akin petitions the court to remove his name? Guess what? It ain't over then!!!
What sets people apart are those who CONFESS to their mistakes, ask forgiveness and try to repair any damage done.
As a Christian, the Lord asks us to forgive those who trespass against us, just as He does for us.
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