MMO: Reaching people in-state, out of state, all around the world By Norm HowellMBC Partnership Missions Specialist August 23, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY– I have been working with the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) for about 19 months. As I have traveled to the different locations where the MBC has partnerships, I hear a common phrase over and over. The phrase is similar to what the Apostle Paul wrote in Phil. 1:3: “I thank my God upon every remembrance of … [Read more...]
Cornerstone Church reaches out to Wyoming
Cornerstone Church reaches out to Wyoming Richland congregation catches Acts 1:8 vision By Brian KoonceStaff Writer August 23, 2005 COKEVILLE, Wyo. – Mark down Cornerstone Baptist Church, Richland, for one trip to Samaria. At a time when many congregations are working to become “Acts 1:8 Churches,” they’re right in the thick of things. The Acts 1:8 Challenge is an opportunity for Southern Baptist churches across the nation to commit to a comprehensive missions … [Read more...]
FBC Arnold to host Global Focus missions event
FBC Arnold to host Global Focus missions event By Tim HayesContributing Writer August 23, 2005 “The light that shines the farthest shines the brightest at home.” ARNOLD– Johnny Hunt, senior pastor, First Baptist Church, Woodstock, Ga., often uses this phrase to remind his congregation that a church that wishes to reach the world for Christ in fulfillment of the Great Commission will start by reaching its own community. First Baptist Church, Arnold, has caught the vision as … [Read more...]
World Changers outreach touches poor in Missouri
World Changers outreach touches poor in Missouri By Staff August 23, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY– Several Missouri Baptist churches have been involved with World Changers missions projects in Trenton, Moberly and Hunstville this summer. A total of 21 homes were repaired in Trenton. Also, workers laid a quarter of a mile’s worth of sidewalk. Participating churches from Missouri were: Concord Baptist, Jefferson City; Cornerstone Baptist, Jefferson City; Corticelli Baptist, Russellville; … [Read more...]
Trip to Puerto Rico engergizes FBC Lee’s Summit
Trip to Puerto Rico energizes FBC Lee’s Summit By Staff August 23, 2005 LEE’S SUMMIT – First Baptist Church, Lee’s Summit, sent a group of 60 youth and adults to Fajardo, Puerto Rico, on a mission trip recently for seven days of mission work. La Iglesia Baustista Evangelica de la Palabra, in Fajardo, averages around 100 in Sunday worship. There were several opportunities for the Missouri Baptist short-term missionaries to serve the Puerto Rican church. One rainy … [Read more...]
Spouse of NAMB president to speak to ministry wives
Spouse of NAMB president to speak to ministry wives Lunch held in conjunction with MBC’s annual meeting By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer August 23, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY– Cheryl Reccord, wife of Bob Reccord, president of the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, will be the featured speaker Oct. 25 at a Ministry Wives Luncheon at Boulevard Baptist Church, Springfield. Tickets for the noon luncheon, to be held in conjunction with the Missouri Baptist … [Read more...]
For this Missourian, M&Ms mean missions, ministry
For this Missourian, M&Ms means missions, ministry WMU leader serves the Lord ‘thru girls’ stuff By Barbara ShounContributing Writer August 23, 2005 HILLSBORO– “I’ve been in WMU from diapers to Depends,” quips Julie Norris, new Missouri Women’s Missionary Union (MWMU) board member for the East Central Region. She was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Joan Dotson, who accepted the position of missionary advocate. Having accepted Christ as … [Read more...]
Pastors in transitional churches can get help at confab
Pastors in transitional churches can get help at confab Significant event scheduled for Second Baptist, Springfield By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer August 23, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – Transitioning a church from one level to another can be a difficult thing, according to Ron Barker, Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) personal evangelism/spiritual awakening specialist. That is why the MBC is co-hosting a conference with Second Baptist Church, Springfield, Sept. 26 on how to do … [Read more...]
Taking up one’s cross…
Taking up one’s cross . . . SBU prof’s new book examines how to follow Jesus By Scott LambContributing Writer August 23, 2005 BOLIVAR – What does it mean to follow Christ in today’s world? How can we be disciples of someone who lived 2,000 years ago? Why do the Gospels each emphasize contrasting pictures of Jesus? Rodney Reeves, professor of Biblical Studies at Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, is the author of a recently published book that answers these … [Read more...]
MBC hosts transitional pastor training
MBC hosts transitional pastor training By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer August 23, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY– Ron Cassaday, associate pastor, First Baptist Church, Springfield, came to Jefferson City for a four-day transitional pastors training conference knowing that he would leave enriched. “One of the things you get out of this is you’re around men of wisdom – seasoned pastors, denominational leaders … I mean, these are not average guys,” Cassaday said. … [Read more...]
Midwestern to observe Missouri Baptist Day
Midwestern to observe Missouri Baptist Day By Cory MillerMBTS Communications Director August 23, 2005 KANSAS CITY – The second annual “Missouri Baptist Day” at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is set for Aug. 30. “We are delighted to hold the second annual ‘Missouri Baptist Day’ in appreciation of Missouri’s Southern Baptist churches, state convention and local associations,” Midwestern President R. Philip Roberts said. “We … [Read more...]
‘Big guns’ coming for Worldview Weekend
‘Big guns’ coming for Worldview Weekend Veterans of America’s culture war converge on Jeff City for major event By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer August 23, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY– Concord Baptist Church, Jefferson City, is hosting a Worldview Weekend conference Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 featuring five Bible teachers and experts on America’s so-called “culture wars.” Tickets for the nine sessions are $35 apiece and can be obtained by calling Concord church member … [Read more...]
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