Archive - Allen Palmeri
Gambling leaves trail of human suffering, Baptist pastor warns
WENTZVILLE, Mo.—Dan Hite knows what suffering looks like. He’s seen it in the eyes of the numb and the emotionless.
Since 1994—which coincidentally is when Missouri’s riverboat casinos began operating—Hite has been ministering at Hidden Valley Estates. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Nov 7, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
Life of crime becomes seed for Angel Tree
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—Mary Kay Beard has a captivating story of redemption from a life of crime that has resulted in God giving her a ministry to the children of prisoners that has touched millions. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Nov 7, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Children
Set Free Church stays the course with poor
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—One of the more unusual Missouri Baptist church plants launched in the 2000s is pressing on with a heart to reach the poor.
Set Free of Kansas City, which is focused on the metropolitan community of Riverside these days, is all about downtown discipleship. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Oct 9, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness,
Gambling item keeps CLC leaders vigilant
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—Less than one month away from the election, the Christian Life Commission (CLC) of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) wants to help Missouri Baptists be godly citizens. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Oct 8, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
Hotelier stands up for Jesus in Branson
BRANSON, Mo.—Chris Myer, vice president of marketing for Myers Hotels in Branson, is a believer at First Baptist Church, Branson, who is passionate about living out his Christian worldview as a hotelier. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Sep 15, 2008
Topic: Faith, Family, Sexual Purity, Pornography, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship
Missouri Baptists cast wary eyes toward Calif., New York actions
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—The hopes of Missouri Baptists and other pro-life citizens across America that a stay would be secured through the California Supreme Court concerning its May 15 decision legalizing same-sex marriage in that state were dashed June 4. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Jun 28, 2008
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
MBC alcohol policy change continues to move forward
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—The latest phase of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) debate on alcohol policy took place May 21 in the MBC Committee on Continuing Review with deliberations leading to the next step July 14 when the MBC Administrative Committee meets in Hannibal. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Jun 18, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse
Pro-life bill battered, Senate does nothing
JEFFERSON CITY—The Missouri General Assembly in the last days of the 2008 session was characterized by the placid demeanor of representatives and senators as bills that may have stood a chance of passing in previous years simply wasted away and died due to lack of interest. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Jun 17, 2008
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation
Cures campaign extends target to 2010
Battle to outlaw human cloning in Missouri goes on
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—All is on hold until 2010 when it comes to the expansion of constitutionally protected human cloning in Missouri or the changing of the current law to reflect a more pro-life view. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Jun 5, 2008
Topic: Life, Cloning, Citizenship, Legislation
Gamblers denied Jeff City, but loss limit may fall
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—State Rep. Brian Baker, R-Belton and an assistant pastor of First Baptist Church of Belton, is encouraged by the action of Jefferson City’s citizens to reject two pro-riverboat casino gambling propositions April 8 by 62-38 percent margins. more »
By Allen Palmeri - May 2, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation