ST. LOUIS (BP) – “Fools” is a comedy play and “one long-running gag,” said Kasey Cox, director of theatre and dance for Missouri Baptist University (MBU). From March 24-27, though, Cox and her crew used it to raise $3,146.49 for a serious subject, sending those funds through Send Relief to aid Ukrainian refugees. As previously reported in The Pathway, the MBU theatre's fund-raising initiative is one of many Missouri Baptist efforts bring relief to the people of Ukraine. Following each … [Read more...]
New book on Southern Baptists, race details conservative influence
EUGENE, Ore. – The Southern Baptist Convention’s turn toward racial reconciliation gained traction from biblical teachings, not the social gospel or liberal theology, David Roach writes in a new book, “The Southern Baptist Convention & Civil Rights, 1954-1995: Conservative Theology, Segregation, and Change.” “Over time, leaders in the SBC showed Southern Baptists that the Bible demanded a change,” Roach said in an interview. “When progressives within and outside the SBC tried to … [Read more...]
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief experiences more than 2,100 salvations in 2021
NASHVILLE (BP) – More than 2,100 professions of faith came as a result of the ministry of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) in 2021, which is nearly a record number for professions of faith in a single year for the ministry. The full total of 2,133 professions of faith is just one of the positive statistics from SBDR. Other positive reports include more than 83,000 meals distributed, more than 51,000 volunteer days throughout the year and more than 10,000 Gospel … [Read more...]
Summit Woods labors in faith, hope, love
LEE’S SUMMIT – The congregation of Summit Woods Baptist Church in Lee’s Summit is living out the words in Paul’s teaching. “I’m preaching a series in 1 Thessalonians,” Bret Capranica, pastor-teacher, and MBC Executive Board member, said. “I told the congregation that I am grateful for their work of faith, their labor of love and steadfast hope in Jesus.” “Our people are walking through the challenges of division in our culture in politics and Covid,” Capranica continued, “but I’m … [Read more...]
Cape Girardeau’s Bethany Baptist church aims to serve, share Christ with their neighborhood
CAPE GIRARDEAU – Neighborhood church has a special meaning for Bethany Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau. Shawn Wasson, pastor, as well as a Missouri Baptist Convention Executive Board member, described the church as “tucked in a neighborhood.” “We want to be a good neighbor,” Wasson said. “When I first came to the church in 2003, the school next door, Alma Schrader Elementary School, called to see if there was an emergency if they could bring the students over. That cooperation began a … [Read more...]
Voice of the Martyrs film, ‘Sabina,’ displays power of forgiveness
JEFFERSON CITY – As Christians turn their eyes to eastern Europe amid war in Ukraine, it may be timely to recall the testimony of Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand. The Wurmbrands, born into Jewish families and later born anew in Jesus, became faithful Christian witnesses in another eastern European country – Romania – amid the terrors of Nazi and Soviet oppression during the 20th century. Their story is beautifully depicted in the movie “Sabina: Tortured for Christ,” co-produced by LifeWay … [Read more...]
God the Father and Scripture
This is another in a series of excerpts from “What Every Christian Should Know About the Trinity,” published by the MBC’s High Street Press (visit www.highstreet.press). In the previous column, we introduced the biblical teaching that while the Holy Spirit is the divine agent of God’s written revelation, He moved in concert with the Father and the Son to give us the Bible. Now, let’s survey a sampling of Bible passages that show how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit work together to give … [Read more...]
Pastors say they need to develop disciple-making, technology skills
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (LifeWay Research) – Disciple making is the primary call of every pastor, and most recognize this as a skill they should continue to develop as church leaders. According to the latest release in Lifeway Research’s 2022 Greatest Needs of Pastors study, U.S. Protestant pastors say disciple making and technology are the two areas of skill development they most need to invest in to help them be better pastors. "These findings come in a season when pastors feel a spotlight … [Read more...]
ERLC applauds U.S. genocide designation in Myanmar
WASHINGTON (BP) – The Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission welcomed the Biden administration’s determination that the Myanmar military has committed genocide against the Rohingya ethnic group. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Monday (March 21) the designation of “genocide and crimes against humanity” for the campaign against the Rohingya by Myanmar’s military forces, known as the Tatmadaw. It is the eighth time the United States has made a genocide … [Read more...]
MBTS president to keynote National Day of Prayer event at Missouri Capitol
JEFFERSON CITY – Jason Allen, president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City will be the featured speaker for this year’s National Day of Prayer observance in the Rotunda of the State Capitol at noon on May 5. Elected Oct. 15, 2012, Allen serves as the fifth president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and is one of the youngest presidents in all of American higher education. Since coming to Midwestern Seminary, he has led the institution to become one of the … [Read more...]
Celebration held after local Mo. churches work together to restore fire-damaged building
LOUISIANA, Mo. – For the first time in over a year, two congregations met in their separate church buildings. Until early March, New Jerusalem Tabernacle of Praise – a non-denominational and predominantly black congregation here – had worshipped with the predominantly white First Baptist Church, after a fire severely damaged the New Jerusalem building in 2020. Horace Walters, pastor of New Jerusalem and Bill Maupin, pastor of First Baptist shared the worship times, both preaching … [Read more...]
Digital strategy brings hope to Ukrainians
MARIUPOL, Ukraine (IMB) – Bombs are falling every 10 minutes in Mariupol, Ukraine, a Ukrainian official reported. As hearts and buildings are broken, International Mission Board missionaries are providing a digital lifeline for Ukrainians. More than five million Ukrainians have seen a Facebook ad developed by missionaries and global partners. The ads guide Ukrainians to The Hope for Ukraine website, a website that provides gospel resources, links to download a digital Bible and the ability … [Read more...]
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