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
I suspect that at some point you have either read lots of fantasy or been a fantasy writer yourself.
I would instruct you, however, if you are a writer, that when the character is being calm and educational, that is never to be characterized as “apoplectic”. It is entirely the wrong word.
The Doug of the Past would have been fair.
But...whatever...Romney does that to people.
re: But...whatever...Romney does that to people.
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I read some fantasy, but mostly it was history and political books. History teaches us lessons. Romney did nothing to me. Once again, I will clarify for those who do not understand. I grow weary. If you were one of my students during the 10 years I taught college, you would be getting an incomplete. It should be an F, but I wanted to give you another chance. You probably mean well.
- I profoundly disagree with Romney
- I have not supported Romney
- He was not my candidate
- I was very disappointed when Newt and Santorum could not win it
- I have given Romney no money
- If he wins, which is necessary for this nation’s survival, I will not just sit back for his social policies; I will be out in the street fighting him
My position is the same as the founder of FreeRepublic. Did Romney do something to JimRob? Go tell that to Jim. Tell him he is not the Jim of the Past. I don’t think Jim is a sellout.
“Obama the capitalism-hating, liberty-hating, America-hating Marxist must be destroyed!!”
Jim already knows I think he’s wrong. I think Romney is as bad as Obama. I have not gone back on that. I will not. I think he respects that
With Romney continuing to move left, I would not be surprised to see Jim Robinson go back to his former position.
Just recently Romney has come out in favor of a health of mother exception for abortion. We both know that is radical open ended abortion.
That has to weigh heavily on Jim Robinson’s heart.
re: I think Romney is as bad as Obama
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That statement amazes me and it is where we disagree. You believe anybody but Romney, including Obama, the guy who believes in infanticide. With that package, you get ACORN, no support for Israel, Iran with nukes, ballooning dept and economic ruin, more dependence on foreign countries for our energy, skyrocketing energy prices, laws from a stroke of the pen without Congress, shutdown of talk radio, censorship of the internet, Black Muslims with weapons at polling places, the Muslim Brotherhood, Eric Holder, Valerie Jarrett, Van Jones, and the rest of the Marxists who hate America. No thanks.
I guess Newt of the Past was better. Palin of the Past was better. Santorum of the Past was Better. They have all sold out.
I am the last person to state what is wrong or right. Fighting my own demons is hard enough!
For me personally, I believe He works in our daily lives. Perhaps just to see which crossroad we choose.
I chose my name NoGrayZone, because that is what I have been consistantly “accused” of.
I don’t live in gray. My world is black and white, right and wrong. To me, gray areas represent an area to do wrong.....and boy do people use it to the extreme!
No, I think they've made a grave error.
You do not, Doug, gain by taking the guy who will kill only 7 babies and say that's an improvement on the guy who will kill 10 babies. You are still choosing evil, a baby killer.
The Apostle Paul is very clear in Romans 3, you do not choose evil because you think it will result in good. Romans 3:8 "8 Why not say--as we are being slanderously reported as saying and as some claim that we say--"Let us do evil that good may result"? Their condemnation is deserved. "
Well said.
There is indeed a roar of hubris bellowing from the GOPE’s brittle castle.
Forgive me for backtracking to an earlier post, doug, but the italicized hit me later on.
I'm assuming that in the past you have given money.
Why not now? I'm curious.
I have never given Romney a contribution. I did not want him as the candidate, and he was next to the last on my list, just above Ron Paul. I wanted Newt/Bachmann. Or Santorum. Since California is not in play, I have the luxury of voting for a real conservative. I may write myself in. In a toss up state, I would not be happy about it, but I would have to vote for Romney -— not just sit out and effectively benefit the man who has always loathed this country.
Obama must be thrown out. I will then join the rest of you trying to move Romney to the right. I hope Paul Ryan can help in that effort.
You are basically saying you don’t send him money because he isn’t worthy of it. That’s how I feel about my vote. He supports things that I am certain are sinful. I have zero doubt. I just can’t do it. It violates everything I believe.
Fine. Since everyone sins, the best policy is probably to not vote again.
I may end up making a contribution. I don’t know. But I do know this -— this great nation will not survive four more years of Obama.
The revelation provided by the Bible reveals that some behavior is worse than others. Some sins are abominations, some are even understandable, such as stealing to feed one’s family in desperate times. Murder, indiscrimate killing, of course, brought about the death penalty.
Amen...some freepers...especially the ones drawn to harpy life...often middle aged women and male hangers on....cannot help but coalesce into some club about whoever the flavor is here...whether someone we nearly all like as in Palin or Bush in his heyday
or now Romney...you just wait...the fawning has already begun and the wolf pack of busy knitters forming.
I see a bevy of old names streaming in who have a history of exactly that since Jim Thompson gave in last week...amazing...they just come running back
and you know what binds them?
they are motivated more by the feeling of belonging to something here than they are ideology
I will vote for Romney but I sure don't like it and I find his team and the GOP establishment around him disgustingly soft on Obama and weak on the ideology that brung them to the table. Paul Ryan is their bone...a good one and worth getting Mitt elected so Ryan has a chance down the road.
No, honey conservatives do not support liberalism, it is “so called conservatives” who do.
Just look in the mirror that’s you.
Enjoy communism, babe.
Well well, it’s nice to know that I am correct about you - thanks.
You’re welcome.
It’s equally nice to know that I am correct about you.
You are the proverbial frog in a pot of rapidly warming water.
But you refuse to reach up out of the pot to turn the dial on the stove down, because you’re little froggy fingers just aren’t strong enough to turn the dial to off in one go.
So instead you simply refuse to turn the dial at all, and the result of your obstinance is clear to everyone except you.
You do not understand how your mortal enemy has used progressivism against you, and you further do not understand how you can use progressivism against them.
When an enemy defeats you using a superior tactic, then you learn that tactic, adopt its mechanisms, and use it against them.
The democrats cannot swallow their own medecine, in fact it makes them choke.
But you are too arrogant and smug to realize any of what I have told you. You are ignorant of your dire situation, and you are so smug about your ignorance that you deserve to be defeated by your enemy.
You deserve it.
You are apparently just a scared little person, who has abandoned everything they say they believe in out of fear.
I do not live in fear, I live in truth.
You are free to chose the person you feel will save you from this fear, that is your right, just as it is my right to reject liberalism.
Good bye, do what you need to do, I am going to the beach and enjoy the rest of the summer.
Enjoy the warm water, babe.
You deserve it.
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