In September 2021, the board voted 5-1 to indefinitely pause the process of developing these new standards. Ī second draft released in July 2021 eliminated the references to gender and sexuality opposed by Ricketts and state senators. Ricketts and at least 14 state senators endorsed Tegtmeier. Pete Ricketts (R) and 28 members of the Nebraska State Senate. Supporters of the draft included the Women’s Fund of Omaha and OutNebraska, an LGBTQ advocacy group. The Nebraska Department of Education developed the proposal as part of its regular process to update standards in several subject areas as required by state law. High school students would have also been taught about homophobia, transphobia, and sexual assault. The proposal included teaching all students about gender identity and stereotypes. While the election and position on the board are officially nonpartisan, all three candidates were affiliated with the Republican Party.Īt the center of this primary was a March 2021 proposal that would have established statewide K-12 health education standards. Tegtmeier is a former public school teacher who left the classroom to homeschool her children. Before serving on the board, he was an educator for 40 years, most recently as the superintendent of Schuyler Community Schools. District 7 includes 44 counties in western Nebraska. Based on unofficial returns, Tegtmeier received 62.4% of the vote, Stevens received 20.4% of the vote, and Pat Moore received 17.2% of the vote. (Mountain time zone)įederal and state primary competitivenessīallotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2022Įlizabeth Tegtmeier and incumbent Robin Stevens advanced from the primary election for Nebraska State Board of Education District 7 on May 10, 2022. The International Mission Board is a missionary sending agency affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention which operates in virtually every nation except the United States and Canada.Filing deadline: February 15, 2022/March 1, 2022 The North American Mission Board (NAMB) is the domestic missions agency of the Southern Baptist Convention. GuideStone is a diversified Christian financial services provider, offering retirement, insurance, investment management, property and casualty coverage, and executive planning products and services to the Southern Baptist and wider evangelical Christian community. LifeWay is one of the world’s largest providers of Christian resources, including: Services, Bibles & Bible Studies, Church Music & Supplies, and Digital Services. The work of the ERLC is summed up in three words: Kingdom. The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission exists to be a catalyst to connect the agenda of the kingdom of Christ to the cultures of local congregations for the sake of the mission of the gospel in the world. The EC also administers several programs such as the Cooperative Program and providing a Convention Relations Office. The Executive Committee acts on behalf of the Southern Baptist Convention between annual sessions. Visit this site for events and resources available to churches across this two-state area.Ĭommittee of the Southern Baptist Convention The HOKSBA is one of several Associations that in turn are part of the Kansas Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists. Kansas Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists She keeps the office organized and well fed. She keeps the books for the Association as well as several churches and ministries.
Liliana came to HOKSBA in 2016 to serve as Administrative Assistant and Bookkeeper. Along the way he planted a church for international students ( The Mission), and now serves as a Church Planting Catalyst with Send Network (North American Mission Board) and HOKSBA. Brad Simmonsīrad came to Wichita in 2002 to start a new campus ministry at Wichita State University. Serving as Associational Mission Strategist, Glenn works with the churches and pastors of HOK to act strategically for the fulfillment of our mission of making Jesus known.
Glenn came to serve this association of churches in 2008 after pastoring First Southern Baptist Church in Salina, KS for 25 years. You can email us at Our Team Glenn Davis If you are looking for a church home, we would be glad to assist you. HOKSBA congregations are diverse in many ways including, size, culture and worship styles.
HOKSBA exists to lead and assist participating churches to fulfill the Great Commission as they cooperate in the creation and development of healthy churches. Association is a biblical concept What is Our Mission? They are also drawn together by the belief that New Testament churches do this most effectively when they work together. This association of churches is drawn together by a vision for greater gospel impact in this region of Kansas. The Heart of Kansas Southern Baptist Association (HOKSBA) is made up of over 50 churches in the greater Wichita area. Our Mission Why do Our Churches Associate?
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