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
Never Mind.
They also weren't the summary sound byte that's being attributed to him by Orwell's sheep.
I love Akin. I send him $500 a month. He was so wonderful to stand for the life of the innocent child!! Why does romney want to kill the baby? The platform of our party prohibits that. Tell me, fs a women is actually raped and by some miracle concieves a human being— why kill the baby? Why don’t we allow adoptions any more. God created the baby, and romney wants it killed? Shame on romney.
Okay Uncle Chip. Take care. Sorry to have let you down.
Well, actually, fuehrer means leader. Fuehrer does not mean “one who practices genocide” any more than prince means “one who parties naked in Las Vegas hotel rooms.”
This is much good news, although I had expected it.
Not just in Missouri...but all over the nation Christian Conservatives are showing support for Akin, and decrying the GOP Media and Liberal Pro-Aborts treatment of him.
It is time for the Liberal GOP and GOP Media to quit helping out Claire McCaskill and stand behind Akin. He has apologized for his comments. Now, it is time for the liberal wing of the GOP to stop the “cut and run” and stop the spinning.
Akin is staying in, and he is going to win
First, Uncle Chip uses the term Fuehrer Romney. Then he doubles down. "What he pulled down there in Tampa is more despicable and makes him worthy of the title."
And predictably, your little sick-o-fant echo chamber comes to your defense by attacking Romney on abortion. As a pro-life Catholic, I don't agree with most of what Romney stands for and will oppose him, marching in the streets when necessary. But to bring up a Hitler reference and say Romney is more despicable than Hitler is outrageous and foolish. Is Romney worse than Pol Pot? Mao? Stalin? Leopold II? Kim Il Sung? Idi Amin? Ho Chi Min? Or do you confine Romney merely being worse than Hitler?
Good point.
Which should tell you that the real whining about Akin is not for his comment...but his stand on the issues
The Romney quote is a lot more troubling....that should tell you where all the Akin critics may be standing
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.
Exactly.
And, also, how the GOP Media would rather have McCaskill over Akin
“YEP — 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. “
I am a Christian conservative who feels I was disenfranchised today by Boehner and Sunnunu’s power play to keep the elites in charge.
If I lived in Missouri I would vote for Akin-the man made a mistake-let’s forgive him. But quit eating our own and vote for a conservative candidate. Don’t GIVE it to McCaskill.
Duh, I need you to keep educating me. My grandfather, God rest his soul, who came here from Austria never shared that with me. I should not have slept through the 12 or so history classes in college. Is it a Danish word? French? Spanish? Since WW II, I’ll bet leaders all over the world are called Fuehrer. I’ll bet you can name them. And I’ll bet it only attaches to Hitler about 3% of the time.
Your pal had the chance to take it back. It was clearly a Hitlerian reference. Instead of taking it back, he again made the reference to Hitler saying what Romney did in Tampa was more despicable. More despicable than Hitler. I
What p*sses me off even more is having to defend Romney. I don’t want to do that. I would even defend the loathsome Eric Holder if he were called Hitler. He is not Hitler. But he is deserving of prosecution and incarceration. Maybe even evisceration.
Some people bought Edsels, too.
I once knew a young man who worked as a reisefeuhrer. His job was to show tourists around. The word feuhrer relates to a whole range of positions.
But, you might be right - maybe your poster was likening Romney to Hitler.
That would certainly be unfair.
I apologize to you for being sarcastic. We are not enemies. Yes, Fuehrer means “leader.” Had Hitler not taken over Germany, it may well be a common term that would have a positive connotation today instead of immediately seeing the image of Mein Fuehrer.
I really want FreeRepublic to remain the conservative place to go and have our ideas mean something and be taken seriously. The idiots in the DU and other places called Bush, Hitler. They looked like the loons they are. After the first reference, Uncle Chip doubled down and his words were very clear. I understand and am equally unhappy about strong armed tactics at the convention. But it is not Hitler. Then others chimed in regarding the Hitler reference to immediately attack Romney. I am a pro-life Catholic who does not particularly like Romney. But the Hitler reference is way over the top.
There’s 140 Baptists on this list. Some of them aren’t even pastors of churches. This isn’t a weighty list at all.
According to Godwin’s Law, the first party to bring up Hitler or the Nazis in an on-line argument loses.
Like you imply, he also sullied the word fuehrer.
What happened in Tampa that disturbs you? Was it Santorum’s great speech? He should be the nominee.
I’m not looking forward to it either, because it isn’t a good time to have a fight. Sadly sometimes we don’t get to pick the time when we fight.
I support Akin, even though I do not agree with what he said, and I also do not agree with his philoshpy on that issue. But at the same time, I appreciate his fighting spirit, I don’t like cowardice, I don’t like the political cannaibalism of the GOP.
Even though I am not 100% conservative on every single issue, I want my leaders to be conservative. I want my federal representaives to be conservative. I don’t want them backing down at the first sign of trouble.
So all that being said, I hope Akin wins.
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