JEFFERSON CITY – A new bulletin insert from the MBC helps Missouri Baptists better understand how their support of the Cooperative Program benefits the local church. The insert is titled, “7 Ways Your Gifts Go Around the World and Come Back Home.” Samples were mailed earlier this month to each MBC-affiliated church, and additional copies are available at no cost from the MBC. The Cooperative Program (CP) is the funding process Southern Baptists have used since 1925 to carry out the … [Read more...]
MBC Executive Director search committee accepting nominations through month of May
EDITOR'S NOTE: A new video update about the MBC Executive Director search was posted, May 22, at https://mobaptist.org/executive-director-search. JEFFERSON CITY – Until the end of May, the Missouri Baptist Convention's (MBC) Executive Director Search Committee is taking recommendations for potential candidates to serve as the MBC's next Executive Director. Recommendations can be made online at https://mobaptist.org/executive-director-search. Members of the MBC Executive Director … [Read more...]
National Day of Prayer rally at Missouri Capitol to feature Bill Federer
JEFFERSON CITY – Missourians will gather this Thursday (May 4) at Noon in the state Capitol for the annual National Day of Prayer rally. The keynote speaker at this year's prayer event is William J. "Bill" Federer. Federer is a nationally known speaker, best-selling author, and president of Amerisearch, Inc., a publishing company dedicated to researching America's noble heritage. His American Minute radio feature is broadcast daily across America and by the Internet, but on this … [Read more...]
SBC Executive Committee rejects Wellman’s nomination
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article has been updated to reflect the latest reporting from Baptist Press. DALLAS – Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Executive Committee (EC) trustees declined the nomination of Jared Wellman as the EC's president/CEO during a special called meeting in Dallas today (May 1). EC trustees rejected Wellman's nomination in a 50-31 vote, and a new EC presidential search committee has been named. Wellman, 39, is the pastor of Tate Springs Baptist Church in … [Read more...]
SBC Executive Committee presidential nomination announced, questioned
UPDATE: In 50-31 vote, SBC Executive Committee rejects Wellman's nomination. Read more here. Wellman to be nominated as SBC Executive Committee president NASHVILLE – Jared Wellman will be nominated to serve as EC president/CEO in a special called meeting in Dallas on today (May 1) at noon, Baptist Press (BP) reported, April 30. "Wellman, 39, is the pastor of Tate Springs Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas," the BP report says. "He served as a member of the EC from 2015-2023, serving as … [Read more...]
Search begins for new MBC executive director
BRANSON – Members of the MBC Executive Director Search Team officially began their pursuit of a new convention leader at a meeting in Branson, April 20-21. Members prayed together, discussed the search process, elected officers and organized the search. Current Executive Director John Yeats asked the MBC Executive Board in March to begin a search for his replacement. The board elected a 10-member committee that includes current MBC President Chris Williams. Yeats moderated the search … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptist’s High Street Press releases book on return of Jesus
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention, through its High Street Press imprint, has released a new resource for personal or group study titled What Every Christian Should Know about the Return of Jesus. The 500-page softcover book focuses on truths about Christ’s second coming that are plainly stated in Scripture, yet often overlooked when followers of Jesus prefer to debate the chronological minutiae of the last days. While the order of events surrounding Christ’s return is of … [Read more...]
Sight & Sound’s ‘JESUS’ to be streamed online for free on Easter weekend
BRANSON – The greatest rescue story of all time comes to life in a free streaming event on Easter weekend. Sight & Sound TV has announced that JESUS will be streamed, at no cost, to screens in your home for three days, from Good Friday, April 7, through Easter Sunday, April 9. Filmed in front of a live audience, this state-of-the-art theatrical production has been experienced by more than five million people worldwide. From the bustling streets of Jerusalem to the raging Sea of … [Read more...]
HLGU trustees freeze tuition for 2024-25 academic year
HANNIBAL – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) trustees, during their March 10 meeting here, voted to freeze tuition for the 2024-25 school year. The tuition freeze impacts both current and incoming students. Trustees said the decision arose from a desire to continue attracting new students, while also offering an education that is cost-effective. “At Hannibal-LaGrange, we are committed to making higher education affordable,” HLGU President Robert J. Matz said. “Therefore, we have … [Read more...]
BSAAM conference to be in Springfield, Sept. 18-19
SPRINGFIELD – The Baptist Secretaries and Administrative Assistants of Missouri (BSAAM) is set to hold its annual conference, Sept. 18-19, at National Heights Baptist Church in Springfield. This year’s theme is “Stronger Together, based on Ecclesiastes 4:12: “And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart”(NASB). BSAAM welcomes and encourages all secretaries and other office personnel that are active members of Southern … [Read more...]
Missouri House votes to legalize sports gambling
Missouri Baptist, Southern Baptist resolutions oppose ‘gambling in every form’ EDITOR’S NOTE: This article includes reporting by Baptist Press. JEFFERSON CITY – The Republican-led Missouri House of Representatives passed a bill legalizing sports gambling in a 118-35 vote, March 21. By contrast, Missouri Southern Baptists have, on numerous occasions, opposed not only sports gambling, but “gambling in every form.” The bill, which combines House bills 556 and 581, would tax sports gambling … [Read more...]
HLGU student crowned national champion at shotgun competition
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) Freshman Austin Stoner gained a champion’s trophy for his division during a nationwide shooting competition here, March 13-19. During HLGU’s spring break, Stoner and other members of the HLGU shotgun team competed in the national championship competition for The National Collegiate Shooting Sports Athletic Association (NCSSAA). Stoner came home as Division IV national champion in trap doubles after winning a shoot-off with Adin … [Read more...]
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