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
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.
Possibility of fracturing the Missouri Republican Party. I know many are reaching the “tipping point.” Priebus and the country club Republicans need to clam up.If they choose to withhold $, that is their call. But to continue pounding on Akin at this juncture only helps Ma McCaskill.
Thanks darrellmaurina.
and playing the fife and carrying the flag.
Got a problem with that???
After what happened down in Tampa today and you haven’t woken up yet???
McCaskill doesn't need any help. It's over. And the 120 on this list know it. "At this juncture" it's all about making a pro-life statement. No one who backs Akin gives a rip about the lost senate seat. Disgusting.
Good, he’ll have plenty of people to pray for him when he loses.
20,000 Muslims at an official event at the DNC convention. The Grand Imam for the Jumah at the DNC is Siraj Wahhaj, one of the most sought-after speakers by Muslim organizations. WND reported Wahhaj urged the violent overthrow of the “filthy” U.S. government.
He should promise that he will grill any Romney Atty General nominee about whether he/she would arrest this guy or anyone publicly advocating the violent overthrow of the U.S. government. Maybe he would bring back some of the people he lost.
18 U.S.C. § 2385 : US Code - Section 2385: Advocating overthrow of Government
Whoever knowingly or willfully advocates, abets, advises, or teaches the duty, necessity, desirability, or propriety of overthrowing or destroying the government of the United States or the government of any State, Territory, District or Possession thereof, or the government of any political subdivision therein, by force or violence, or by the assassination of any officer of any such government; or Whoever, with intent to cause the overthrow or destruction of any such government, prints, publishes, edits, issues, circulates, sells, distributes, or publicly displays any written or printed matter advocating, advising, or teaching the duty, necessity, desirability, or propriety of overthrowing or destroying any government in the United States by force or violence, or attempts to do so; or Whoever organizes or helps or attempts to organize any society, group, or assembly of persons who teach, advocate, or encourage the overthrow or destruction of any such government by force or violence; or becomes or is a member of, or affiliates with, any such society, group, or assembly of persons, knowing the purposes thereof - Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than twenty years, or both, and shall be ineligible for employment by the United States or any department or agency thereof, for the five years next following his conviction. If two or more persons conspire to commit any offense named in this section, each shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than twenty years, or both, and shall be ineligible for employment by the United States or any department or agency thereof, for the five years next following his conviction.
As used in this section, the terms "organizes" and "organize", with respect to any society, group, or assembly of persons, include the recruiting of new members, the forming of new units, and the regrouping or expansion of existing clubs, classes, and other units of such society, group, or assembly of persons.
Horseshit. He’s the candidate. Period. The guys with the ties can go f themselves.
Impressive! Not!
That's like a fraction of a fraction of a fraction of the number of "christian leaders."
Now don’t confuse people with reason.
BS -- you don't know Missourians.
They are not like that prissy collection of wimps down there in Tampa.
I don’t believe Akin is evil. I meant the people posting on this thread believe Akin is evil, but they embrace Mitt, who is an evil man.
The people, on this thread, who support Mitt but hate Akin are the PC enforcers who are destroying the Republican Party and handing it over to the elites.
Let's see if Fuehrer Romney addresses it.
These are 120 Missouri Christian Leaders/Pastors, for the most part.
Morbid curiosity; like watching a wreck as you drive by. He plummeted among independents, the group that actually decides any election.
Not a lick of sense in that boys head. He is in spite mode now and it has nothing to do with principle.
Not now and not ever will there be a law forcing raped women to carry a child. To give this seat to a democrat is unconscionable.
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.
I’l say it AGAIN http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2923792/posts
WHY? It’s called the TRUTH. Truth is always important.
Republicans caused this disaster by jumping to conclusions and not heading this off right at the beginning.
After almost every Republican has helped dig a GIANT hole and thrown poor Todd Akin in it, you are screaming “STOP DIGGING”. YOU dug this hole, now lay in it.
Did you even read the article?, by Jane Orient, M.D., the executive director of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons.
When are all these Republican COWARDS going to grow a pair? If Republicans had put the press in their place, from the start, this would never have been an issue. But NOOOOOOO, they were scared of the press, so they decided to join them in destroying a fine, pro life conservative, who in-artfully stated FACTS. He was convinced by the powers that be, to apologize and retract poorly worded accurate statements. BOTH mistakes. He should have EXPLAINED what he “MEANT”.
Republicans PANICKED!, and that is why we are where we are.
Thanks for clarifying.
re: Let’s see if Fuehrer Romney addresses it.
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Of all the things you have written, that is the most disgusting. Fuehrer Romney. I disagree with Romney profoundly and will fight him on policy if he wins, but to raise the specter of the Nazis is despicable on your part. Absolutely despicable.
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