Hunt prepared to preach at Midwestern Seminary April 5, 2005 KANSAS CITY – Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will host guest preacher Johnny Hunt, pastor of First Baptist Church, Woodstock, Ga., at the Timothy Barnabas Pastors Conference April 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the chapel auditorium. The theme for the all-day conference will be “The Shepherd and His Sheep.” Registration for the conference is $45. One hour of academic credit may be earned, offered at … [Read more...]
Multiplying Hispanic church plants boost MBC’s total
Multiplying Hispanic church plants boost MBC’s total By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer April 5, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) planted 11 churches in the first quarter of the year, which is down from last year’s first-quarter production of 25 but encouraging nonetheless to MBC State Church Planting Director Jerry Field. “We are where we are, and I feel good about the work that’s been done,” Field said. “It ultimately comes … [Read more...]
MBC debuts new magazine
MBC debuts new magazine By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer April 5, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) is coming out with a new magazine called Heartline that is intended to stimulate the heartbeat of Missouri Baptist churches. The first issue is scheduled to be printed May 20. A print run of 5,000 copies is planned, with the goal of getting the 24-page, four-color glossy magazine into the hands of pastors, church staff members and lay leaders by June 1. Thanks to … [Read more...]
Despite poor weather, RA Congress celebrates growth
Despite poor weather, RA Congress celebrates growth By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer April 5, 2005 SEDALIA – New Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) churches participating in the Royal Ambassador (RA) program were visible March 25-26 at RA Congress as 800 people battled near-freezing temperatures to participate in activities. “We had a lot of new churches here, with new chapters,” said MBC Men’s Missions and Ministry Specialist Danny Decker. “It was the first time … [Read more...]
HLG students take to the mission field, serve in Jamaica, Mexico, Texas during spring break
HLG students take to the mission field, serve in Jamaica, Mexico, Texas during spring break By Brandy CampbellHLG Public Relations April 5, 2005 Hannibal – During spring break, more than 50 HLG students served all over the world, from the border town of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, to the booming metropolis of Houston, Texas. In addition to Mexico and Texas, students were on mission in Jamaica and Louisiana, as well as serving in their own communities across the United States. This year HLG … [Read more...]
Global Day of Prayer coming to Busch Stadium
Global Day of Prayer coming to Busch Stadium By Lee WarrenContributing Writer April 5, 2005 ST. LOUIS — Global Day of Prayer is coming to St. Louis, and a key Missouri Baptist organizer wants to get the word out to all interested prayer warriors. Harold Hendrick, a member of First Baptist Church, Ferguson, and a board member of Mission Metro St. Louis, which is part of the national Mission America coalition, said the first step in celebrating the Global prayer day at Busch Stadium May … [Read more...]
MBC attacks poverty through hunger evangelism
MBC attacks poverty through hunger evangelism By Allen PalmeriStaff Writer April 5, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) will distribute $55,000 for hunger relief evangelism outreach this year, which is the largest single-year effort by the convention to reach out to the poor in this manner that Vivian McCaughan, the MBC specialist overseeing the distribution, can remember. The North American Mission Board (NAMB) is providing $40,000, with the MBC contributing … [Read more...]
Conference to encourage ministry focus as congregations construct new facilities
Conference to encourage ministry focus as congregations construct new facilities By Lee WarrenContributing Writer April 5, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY — “If you build it, they will come” might be a concept that works well in movies, but according to several people in charge of the upcoming Church Building Finance Conference April 28-30 at the Baptist Building, it is the wrong philosophy to have when building new church facilities. “Facilities never win anybody to … [Read more...]
Deadly mold discovered at FBC Winona parsonage
Deadly mold discovered at FBC Winona parsonage Experts say it must be burned down By Barbara ShounContributing Writer April 5, 2005 WINONA — A deadly white mold has taken over the parsonage at First Baptist Church, Winona, and they’re going to have to burn it down. The problem has presented a major hurdle for this small congregation in south central Missouri which has recently begun a new life. The church was averaging seven or eight in attendance last year and made the choice … [Read more...]
Gambling industry may manipulate bill
Gambling industry may manipulate bill By Lee WarrenContributing Writer April 5, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY – In a move leaving Missouri gambling opponents scratching their heads, the Missouri Gaming Commission and the Missouri Riverboat Gaming Association testified in favor of House Bill 592, which has already been passed by the House and has been assigned to the Senate Ways and Means Committee. The bill would require “jackpots over $1,200 won by self-excluded problem gamblers on … [Read more...]
St. Joe church earns Purpose Driven award
St. Joe church earns Purpose Driven award Green Valley to be recognized at Saddleback By Susan MiresContributing Writer April 5, 2005 ST. JOSEPH – There’s no Sunday School at Green Valley Baptist Church, St. Joseph, anymore. For a year, classes had tried to cover a Bible study lesson and build meaningful relationships through the traditional program on Sunday morning. “We began to realize those two things can’t all happen in 50 minutes. You have to give more time to … [Read more...]
George Washington: Founding Father, man of faith
From My Heart to Yours George Washington: Founding Father, man of faith February 22, 2005 As a nation, we will be celebrating President’s Day on Monday, February 21st. This is to honor two of America’s greatest Presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. I would like to share some facts of history that our secular historians are trying to bury. I don’t recall exactly how many years, but for over 150 years, this story about George Washington was … [Read more...]
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