RICHMOND, Va. (IMB) – A pioneer in advocating and sharing stories of God working around the world died Jan. 8, 2024. Leland Franklin Webb, 91, was a writer and editor at the International Mission Board for 32 years. While his name may not sound familiar to some, Webb helped change the face of modern Christian media. He helped usher in the era of popular techniques to tell the stories of IMB missionaries and their ministry. His most noted work was as editor of The Commission magazine, an … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptist family launches coffee company to help trafficking victims
MARSHALL – It is not uncommon for viewers to leave a movie with strong emotions. In fact, most movies are crafted to elicit an emotional response. But rarely is the intended response anger. This summer, after seeing “Sound of Freedom” in theaters, one Missouri Baptist pastor went home angry. David Slusher, who pastors Gill Memorial Baptist Church in Marshall, Mo., recalls being deeply affected by the film, which exposes the dark reality of human sex trafficking – a plight which goes … [Read more...]
BSU food pantry leads international student to receive Bread of Life
TRENTON – Jesus had a habit of feeding people. Why? Because he knew that as he met the practical needs of hungry stomachs, he could point people to the eternal Bread that satisfies hungry souls. Following in his footsteps, the food pantry at the BSU at North Central Missouri College provides food for hungry college students—and points them to the Bread of Life. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, almost a quarter of undergraduate students on U.S. campuses are food … [Read more...]
Working together to reach the multitudes
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) was founded in 1845 with the intention of “combining and directing the energies of the whole denomination in one sacred effort, for the propagation of the Gospel.” From its inception, the heartbeat of the SBC has been about reaching as many people as possible with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and this one sacred effort has fueled millions to collaborate and cooperate so that people will have access to the Gospel all across the globe. Though … [Read more...]
Hundreds take ‘Journey to Bethlehem’ through ministry of First Baptist, Troy
TROY – First Baptist dialed back two millennia Dec. 9-10 to give people a sense of what the first Christmas was like. For the 10th year, the church held a “Journey to Bethlehem” event where more than a thousand people attended. “It’s an outside walk-through of the night of Bethlehem. We had stations with King Herod and the wisemen, the Roman soldiers who are intimidating, the rabbis and their prophecies, the shepherds and angels, the market place, the inn where there was no room, and the … [Read more...]
More than 100 make faith decisions during LIFE Outreach in Owensville
OWENSVILLE – More than 100 people made decisions for Christ during a Missouri Baptist LIFE Outreach organized by First Baptist Church here in mid-October. Eight different churches, as well as the Gasconade Baptist Association, were involved in helping with the outreach, which drew nearly 1,500 people to an evangelistic event, where they watched motorcycle and bike stunts from Real Encounter and heard a gospel presentation by Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Making Disciples director Brad … [Read more...]
Remote Angolans transformed by gospel
by Tessa Sanchez/IMB ANGOLA – When a shepherd heard of the Great Shepherd, his answer to the invitation to follow was “yes.” When men and women in a fishing village heard of the man who multiplied loaves and fish, their answer to the call was “yes.” When internally displaced women heard of their home in heaven, their answer to the question of whether they wanted an eternal home was, “yes.” The Muhimba of Angola, a semi-nomadic people group who live along the border of Angola and … [Read more...]
Missouri DR sends team to help with relief efforts after Maui wildfire
LAHAINA, Maui, Hawaii – In the past, a trip to Hawaii frequently meant the start of a dream vacation. That hasn’t always been the case, though, since a massive wildfire swept through the town of Lahaina earlier this year. In response, Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief was deployed to Hawaii, Nov. 8-22, to help in one of the areas devastated by the summer wildfires that claimed at least 100 lives. Chris Houghtaling, from First Baptist Church of Blue Springs, set up the first team of 11 … [Read more...]
KC ministry aims to be ‘church’s welcome mat’ this Christmas
KANSAS CITY – On Saturday, Dec. 16, one Kansas City ministry plans to distribute more than 100 Christmas baskets across the city. Volunteers with Refuge KC will deliver baskets of donated gifts to the homes of refugees from all over the world. Richard Casebolt, the founder and director of Refuge KC, explained that each basket will be filled with items purchased by local church partners – including cooking spices, seasonal oven mitts, interactive games, and fleece blankets. Additionally, … [Read more...]
Virtual reality reaches lost through innovation
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Southern Baptist Convention’s 2023 Week of Prayer for International Missions is Dec. 3-10. To learn how to pray for Southern Baptist mission efforts around the globe or how to support the International Mission Board through the Cooperative Program and Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, visit imb.org. OSAKA, Japan (IMB) – Michaela Knippers grabs the bulky virtual reality goggles off the desk and tightens them onto her head. Her husband, Justin, is already strapped in and … [Read more...]
Send Relief videos show Baptist work in war-torn Israel
TEL AVIV, Israel (BP) – In the midst of the harrowing Israel-Hamas War, Baptist Village near Tel Aviv, Israel, stands as a beacon of resilience and compassion, dedicated to healing the wounds of displacement. Send Relief is partnering with Baptist Village to provide physical and emotional support to those displaced by the war. Baptist Village belongs to the Baptist Convention in Israel and was purchased by Baptists in 1946. But according to its website, today, most of its guests are … [Read more...]
Jesus is unfamiliar gift for many in spiritually lost world
EDITOR'S NOTE: The Southern Baptist Convention's 2023 Week of Prayer for International Missions is Dec. 3-10. To learn how to pray for Southern Baptist mission efforts around the globe or how to support the International Mission Board through the Cooperative Program and Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, visit imb.org. BELGIUM (IMB) – Lostness around the world is growing every day. In fact, 59% of the world’s population remains unreached. This means there are less than 2% evangelical … [Read more...]
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