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
Ditto. You passed Political Reality 101, while many here refuse to take the class.
120 REAL CONSERVATIVES.
Chip, please let me know what your emphasis is, and I’ll address it. I’m not sure what specific thing you’re referencing that took place in Tampa.
“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.”
Graphic language, but damned if I can find anything I would disagree with.
What he pulled down there in Tampa today is more despicable and makes him worthy of the title.
This entire Akin flap would be a non-issue if it were not for all the gutless bastards lending support to the liberals screeching like their hair’s on fire.
Did the Sarah Palin tele-drama teach these idiots nothing?
It’s not Akin’s ego that’s going to lose this election: it’ “conservative” cowardice!
The “independents” would pay no more attention to this than they do any Democrat hypocrisy were it not for our side dancing to the liberal’s tune.
These people don’t *deserve* to win the seat from McCaskill.
No wonder that the RINO's hate him.
He has defied Karl Rove and refused to take a bribe. He is a leader and a fighter and he will win this race.
Obama can say his faith is real and legitimate, but Akin can’t make reference to legitimate rape.
Strange qualifiers in both cases unless illegitimate faith and illegitimate rape actually mean something.
Since I'm no prophet or seer, I have no clue how this is going to turn out. I will tell any and all that the prospect of having sly like a fox, commie Claire representing Missouri for 6 mores years leaves a bitter taste from my mouth to the pit of my stomach.
For those who think Baptists only vote Republican, forget who helped keep old Bill Clinton's approval numbers steady at around 66% all through his adulteries, were the Billy Graham democrats.
AND those that are surprised and angry at the RNC's reaction have not been paying attention to the RNC since Reagan. Remember how the Republican leadership gave cover to their little Foley, full well knowing what reaction those 'values' voters would have to his 'lifestyle'... AND when the perverted liberal media outed Foley, WHO got the blame.... why those values voters because they do not know how to win elections. Foley nor the Republican leadership ever apologized for their part, and to this day the 'values' voters still get the blame for losing the House in 2006.
Where are those 'pro-life' Catholic churches?
Akin needs money, lots and lots and lots of money to win against Claire...
Its a fight the socons will lose. Or more accurately, already lost. The gop dislikes conservatives in general. But it reserves its real hatred for socons.
The only choice the socons really have is to either embrace a different party or do something other than politics.
I agree on the factor of destructive hysteria.
Akin’s remarks were ambiguous and definitely warranted clarification. The only reasonable conclusion that could be made from his controversial remarks is: abortion is not acceptable in the case where rape is not a factor.
This is what the Fuehrer did. To millions. Think of what this means to anyone on this site who had relatives massacred by the Fuehrer. Or by anyone who has any humanity. First, you referred to Fuehrer Romney and you were called on it. Instead of apologizing, you say "What he pulled down there in Tampa is more despicable and makes him worthy of the title." More despicable than Hitler? More despicable than Hitler? Yes, I will shout it ---
WHAT IN THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU?
I agree
“Let him who is without fault cast the first stone”
Got a lot of judges here but not a lot of forgivers
Interesting is it not?
Keep up the good posts, and ignore the sheeple who just jump on bandwagons
Uncle Chip, the party nominee generally makes changes he and his team desire. I’m not necessarily defending Romney here, and if you have a case to make, I might agree with your take on it. Explain to me what you are particularly offended by, and I’ll see if your take on it is something I agree with. I may.
There has been one big problem for me in the primary process. That problem is the issue of open primaries. The idea that winner takes all is the big problem escapes me, when Democrats are actually voting to give us folks like Romney and the RNC fails to address that.
Winner takes all has been the traditional way things were run for decades. It’s kind of a two edged sword though.
We had our guys winning states this time, and only getting one more electoral vote than folks who didn’t win. Santorum was the victim of that sort of thing several times.
That actually made it very hard for him to gain traction against Romney, because Romney could get half as many votes as Santorum, and not even show up in a state to robustly fight for it. That didn’t seem right to me.
Hope this helps.
BTW: I honestly still don’t understand what any of this has to do with my comment on the Akin thread.
Hyperbole Much!!! Give it a rest.
Oh, he's not evil in the sense that he personally killed them. He's more like the industrialists who provided the ovens for Auschwitz.
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