ST. CHARLES – Members of the Fellowship of Missouri Baptist Evangelists shared their love for proclaiming the gospel with messengers and guests who visited the group’s booth at the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting here, Oct. 24-25. President of the fellowship, Evangelist Jimmy Harriss, said they have an annual meeting of their fellowship in February but always have a presence at the MBC annual meeting. They have members all over the state and from a few surrounding states who … [Read more...]
FBC of Venice, Fla., proves to be great host for Missouri Baptist DR operations
VENICE, Fla. – The hurricane roared through on a fall afternoon, much dreaded by the residents of southwest Florida. It had been predicted for several days as weather forecasters tracked it in the Caribbean and warned residents to flee or take cover. Hurricane Ian made landfall on the west coast of Florida on Sept. 28. It was labeled a Category 4 hurricane. And it brought with it winds of 100-120 miles per hour in the city of Venice. Further south in Fort Myers and Port Charlotte, … [Read more...]
St. Louis area church touches the world, hosts ‘Celebration of All Nations’ event
OAKVILLE – When you attend church at Canaan Baptist in Oakville you may think you are in a typical suburban church in what is known as South County St. Louis. That is true in many ways. But what is remarkable is that just beneath that outer layer is a very missional congregation with outreach efforts to many international people groups all over the St. Louis Metro area and across the world to Latin America, Africa and Asia. The Pathway spoke with Canaan Baptist missions and family … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary hosts FTC micro-conference during lunch at Mo. Baptist Pastors’ Conference
ST. CHARLES – During the MBC Pastor’s Conference, Oct. 24, a panel discussion was hosted by Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) on the subject of confessions of faith and historic creeds and how they are helpful in Baptist life. John Mark Yeats led the panel. He is a professor of church history as well as dean of students and vice-president for student services at MBTS. He was assisted by Jared Bumpers, assistant professor of preaching and evangelism, and by Todd Chipman, dean … [Read more...]
DR volunteers active at MBC annual meeting
ST. CHARLES – Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief (MODR) volunteers helped in several ways at the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) annual meeting here, Oct. 24-25. MODR volunteers opened doors and greeted messengers and guests. Inside the convention hall, they monitored microphones and served as tellers – collecting ballots for the votes taken during meeting. Childcare volunteers from DR provided a safe space for families with children to leave their young ones. They cared for 31 children, … [Read more...]
Missouri DR internship opportunity available for summer of 2023
JEFFERSON CITY – An opportunity for college and university students to serve as a disaster relief intern will be available during the summer of 2023. Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief (MODR) officials announced that the internship is a ten-week, paid opportunity to be trained and serve as a MODR volunteer throughout the months of June and July. They will be traveling and responding to disasters and rebuilding opportunities across Missouri and perhaps across the nation. Aaron Werner, the … [Read more...]
Former skeptic now a Missouri Baptist apologist
OZARK – Ben Neafus loved science museums growing up in Colorado. His dad was on staff at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and Ben spent a lot of time there. As a teenager he volunteered at the museum. His worldview was shaped by science. He said, “My identity was found in science.” As he grew and developed, he had only a moderate interest in Christianity. “My dad was not a believer and he never talked about faith,” Neafus said. His mother was a believer but practiced her faith … [Read more...]
Fire in Wooldridge destroys much of town, damages Baptist church
WOOLDRIDGE – A raging wildfire on Saturday, Oct. 22, swept into this Cooper County village, nearly destroying the community and severely damaging the Baptist church building. Wooldridge is a community of approximately 40 residents. The fire started in a nearby grain field, which was ignited by a malfunctioning combine. Fifteen to 20 buildings were destroyed or damaged by the fire, according to the Columbia Missourian newspaper. The Wooldridge Baptist Church was damaged, but officials … [Read more...]
Director of Missions chooses life despite terminal cancer diagnosis
Laclede Association’s Strauch inspires through photography UPDATE (2/10/23): Steven Strauch passed away on Feb. 10, 2023. To read his obituary, click here. LEBANON – Steven Strauch lives his life to the fullest. Even though he has a terminal diagnosis of stage 4 cancer, he says he has “a determination to ‘live life.” “You can live with cancer or die of cancer. I choose to live.” Strauch is the director of missions for the Laclede Baptist Association in southwest Missouri. For the … [Read more...]
Nearly 80 profess faith in Christ in Baptist Tent at Missouri State Fair
SEDALIA – Seventy-eight people prayed to receive Jesus at the Baptist Tent during the Missouri State Fair. The mid-August fair runs for ten days and Baptist volunteers were there every day asking people if they wanted to sign up for a gift card. The people agreed to listen to the volunteers for three minutes while they shared their story of how they met Jesus. And an average of almost eight people per day agreed to pray and trust Christ with their lives. Fourteen made a recommitment to … [Read more...]
International festivals an opportunity to share Christ in three locations
KANSAS CITY – There are many internationals living in Missouri. Especially in the urban areas of the state, the population in many locations hails from all over the world. But the question for many MBC church members is “How can I get to know these people?” And then, “How can I share Christ with internationals?” There are three festivals being planned and Missouri Baptist leaders are urging people to go to these international celebrations and meet people. The hope is that relationships … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptists encouraged to visit Baptist tent at the state fair in Sedalia
SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair midway has bright lights, cotton candy, foot long hot dogs and thrilling rides. But just a block or two south of it is the Baptist Tent which offers some good things too – especially, a chance to hear the gospel. The Missouri State Fair begins today (Aug. 11) and continues through Aug. 21. For three minutes of a visitor’s time they receive an opportunity to enter a drawing for a retail gift card. All they need to do is listen to a volunteer’s testimony … [Read more...]
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