Church Leaders: Payday loans hurt Springfield

Monday, May 23, 2016 By Michael Cooper Industry representatives say payday lenders provide necessary service to customers. SPRINGFIELD — Local church leaders want Springfield to support proposed regulations for payday lending centers, which they say are harming the working poor. However an industry spokesman says payday loans provide a service to customers who often don’t…

Lending A Hand

May 18, 2016 For John Miller, his proclaimed faith and profession in law collide when he serves his church, Platte Woods UMC, and volunteers with Communities Creating Opportunity. “What drives me is the people I’ve met firsthand, from my friend to the other folks I’ve met over the past few years.” Miller finds purpose in…