BOLIVAR – Southwest Baptist University will celebrate the Inauguration of Richard J. Melson, Ph.D., as the University’s 26th President with a week of Inaugural events spanning Feb. 26-March 4. “We are excited to mark this important milestone in SBU’s history as we formally inaugurate Dr. Melson as SBU’s 26th President,” said Dr. Eddie Bumpers, SBU Board of Trustees chair. “His leadership already has been a blessing to SBU and Missouri Baptists as we partner to make SBU a premier … [Read more...]
The Trinity in salvation
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 highstreet.press). In his book Reordering the Trinity, Rodrick Durst notes that there are 75 Trinitarian references in the New Testament. Many of these passages reveal the collaborative work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in securing our salvation. Space does not permit a full exploration of every reference, but we list several for the … [Read more...]
‘Returning to missional focus’: Jackson church seeks to learn from past
JACKSON – The First Baptist Church here has learned a thing or two about what makes a church last. The congregation also knows how churches die. First Baptist is one of six congregations planted by Bethel Baptist Church, the first permanent non-Catholic congregation west of the Mississippi River. Now referred to as “Old” Bethel, that “mother” church grew and flourished for half a century after its founding in 1806. They planted new churches all over the area – First Baptist was founded in … [Read more...]
Missouri bill addresses threat to religious freedom
I recently told a Missouri lawmaker, who advocated that LGBTQ rights take priority over freedom of conscience, that under no circumstances would Missouri Southern Baptists allow their First Amendment rights to be replaced with flimsy statutory “protection” by state law. The response: crickets. Ever cordial, I shook his hand as I departed. Negotiations ended. Only God – not the state – is Lord of the conscience. The free exercise of religion clause (freedom of conscience) in the First … [Read more...]
Russia’s first FM Christian station faces another crisis
ODESSA, Ukraine (BP) – While the people of Ukraine watch and wait for a potential Russian invasion, an evangelical Christian radio station called “New Life Radio” is continuing its ministry during the crisis. After more than 20 years of operation in Russia, New Life Radio moved to Odessa, Ukraine, several years ago in response to increasingly restrictive Russian laws. With the current threat of Russian military invasion, the station is preparing for another potential move of its … [Read more...]
Collegiate students invited to apply for DR internships
JEFFERSON CITY – A paid internship is available for about a dozen college and university students through the Missouri Baptist Convention Disaster Relief ministry (MODR). The student interns will be trained in various areas of Disaster Relief ministry and may travel to various parts of the U.S. to serve people impacted by disasters. The internship is a paid position with a stipend check provided monthly. The travel, lodging, meals and uniforms are provided. It begins on May 30 and ends … [Read more...]
Ukraine Baptists prepare for Russian invasion, call for Missouri Baptists’ prayers
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article includes additional reporting by Pathway Associate Editor Benjamin Hawkins. LVIV, Ukraine (BP) – Baptists in Western Ukraine have made plans to shelter fellow believers in the case of a Russian invasion at Ukraine’s eastern border, a Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary graduate who now leads a Baptist seminary in Ukraine told Baptist Press. Meanwhile, a Missouri minister who has worked closely with him and other Ukrainian Christians is calling fellow … [Read more...]
WMU missions celebration to be held in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY – Location, location, location! The Missouri WMU Missions Celebration and Annual Meeting will be centrally located this year at Concord Baptist Church in Jefferson City, April 1-2. Women and men are encouraged to register now. The purpose of the Celebration is to conduct the business of Missouri WMU, and to unite with one another in a relentless pursuit of Christ. Missouri WMU President Jan Turner said that the event theme and program emphasis, Being Relentless, will help … [Read more...]
Durham pastor honors God by coming home
DURHAM – Patrick Wilson’s winding road brought him home, physically and spiritually. Wilson, 55, became pastor of Durham Baptist Church in January 2021, eight miles from Emerson, where growing up was rough. “My father left when I was four. I was a bad high school student in Philadelphia, Mo., just getting grades high enough to let Mom know I was trying,” he said. Wilson was raised in a now-closed Disciple of Christ Church in Emerson. “I went forward when I was 12 or 13, but there … [Read more...]
Jesus Film shown in Zambian village
Behind the Lens: IMB photographer shares story from photo collection ZAMBIA – I recently came back from an assignment in Zambia. It was very special to me. This was my first overseas assignment since the COVID-19 pandemic halted opportunities to travel abroad. Having taken photos mostly in Asia and Europe, Africa is an exotic land for me. I was able to capture images that, I believe, captured the reality of life in these remote African areas: dirt roads, run-down villages, children playing … [Read more...]
Central Baptist, Eureka, proclaims healing grace
EUREKA – The congregation of Central Baptist Church, Eureka, focuses on partnership and relationships to reach people for the Lord. For that reason, Central has several ministries to meet needs in the community and around the world. “Healing Grace Clinic is a partnership with St. Luke’s Hospital,” Dennis Gard, lead pastor, said. “Central started it in 2009 with Dr. Lori Utech to provide medical care to those in the community who could not afford it. We use a house next to the church; it … [Read more...]
HLGU to host Pastor Appreciation Day, March 2
HANNIBAL – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) is hosting a Pastor Appreciate Day on campus here from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., March 2. The event features keynote speaker Kenny Qualls, senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Arnold, as well as a variety of breakout sessions led by HLGU faculty members. Breakout sessions include: • Robert J. Matz, acting president and professor of theology and preaching – “Raising the need in preaching”; • Eric Turner, associate professor of New Testament and … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 67
- 68
- 69
- 70
- 71
- …
- 218
- Next Page »