BRANSON – Teaching future generations and making disciples are important goals for all churches. A recent retreat for Children's Ministers encouraged leaders to reach that goal. The retreat, Nov. 3-6, held at Chateau on the Lake in Branson, brought together Children’s Ministers from all over Missouri. “The retreat was a combination of learning and relaxing,” said Missouri Baptist Convention childhood ministry strategist Jamie Brown, who serves as kids minister at Ridgecrest Baptist … [Read more...]
With hope, SBU laboring to mend ‘brokenness’ in institutional life, Melson tells trustees
BOLIVAR – After Rick Melson received an official thanks for completing his first year of service as president, he stood before Southwest Baptist University (SBU) trustees with a small, unusual clay pot in his hand. Melson explained that the pot, clearly shattered and repaired, was an example of Kintsugi, the Japanese art of recrafting broken vessels. Kintsugi artists do not seek to hide cracks or flaws, but instead use special lacquer laced with rare metals to repair broken pots and make … [Read more...]
HLGU Gala celebrated in gratitude
HANNIBAL – By some accounts, the annual booster event held Nov. 12 at Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU), wasn’t supposed to happen. “I’m pleased you are here tonight. Frankly, I’m glad we are here,” said Ray Carty, vice president of Institutional Advancement, in welcoming remarks. Carty and new president Dr. Robert Matz talked generally about miracles God delivered to keep HLGU alive. “Much has been accomplished. We thank God for what he has done and what he has done through you,” … [Read more...]
Garments of Praise takes gospel to the needy, lost
BRANSON – Garments of Praise is a ministry serving the needy and lost, but at the same time, is giving to the church as well. “We are celebrating our 11th year in this ministry,” Mark Scribner of Garments of Praise, a member of the Fellowship of Missouri Baptist Evangelists, said. “When we first started, I would say it is an evangelistic clothes ministry, but now, I know that it is a church empowering, gospel inspiring ministry that encourages the church to be the church.” Garments of … [Read more...]
Resound Network hosts late-night workshop at MBC annual meeting
ST. CHARLES – It’s 9 PM on Monday night. The first day of the MBC’s annual meeting has just ended. While many other messengers head for bed, this gathering of 50 pastors and church leaders stays up late. The Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) Resound Network is hosting a late-night pastor’s workshop called “Taking Aim” during the MBC annual meeting, Oct. 24. Participants check in at the front, then form a line for root beer, ice cream, and cookies. They’re seated at round tables scattered … [Read more...]
MBC messengers submit two motions
ST. CHARLES – Messengers to the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) annual meeting, Oct. 24-25, submitted two motions to the body. Adam Cochrun, a messenger from Redeemer Church, Springfield, made a motion to bring a resolution he had submitted to the convention floor, since it hadn’t been reported out by the Resolutions Committee. His resolution regarded the equal protection of preborn children under the law. At the end of the Resolutions Committee report, Cochrun’s resolution was brought … [Read more...]
Baptist Home hosts deer hunt for residents
IRONTON – Sometimes providing “Christlike care for the aging” means helping someone learn to aim a crossbow. That was the case earlier this fall as residents of the Baptist Homes’ Arcadia Valley campus circled opening day of deer season on their calendars. Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries (BHHM) staff partnered with the National Deer Association’s Field to Fork Hunter Recruitment program to host the first of what they hope are many Senior Deer Hunts, Sept. 15-16, at the Arcadia … [Read more...]
MBCollegiate reaches international students
JOPLIN – Missouri is home to over 17,000 international college students, according to the 2021 Open Doors Fact Sheet. Over half of those hail from China and India. The great majority of those international students will eventually return to their home countries, giving college ministries an amazing opportunity to impact the nations – even those whose doors are closed to Christianity – with the gospel. MBCollegiate ministries are reaching those students, and for some, like the BSU at … [Read more...]
‘Intentional attack on religious freedom’: MBC leaders oppose so-called ‘Respect for Marriage Act’
EDITOR'S NOTE: Read an update to this story here: "United States Senators have a last chance to block threats to religious liberty brought about by the so-called 'Respect for Marriage Act.' As such, faith-based policy experts are calling Christians to contact their senators and urge them to protect religious freedom." Read more at https://mbcpathway.com/2022/11/25/last-chance-remains-to-protect-religious-liberty-in-u-s-senate. JEFFERSON CITY – The so-called “Respect for Marriage Act” … [Read more...]
Campus missionaries tell messengers about passion for ministry at UMKC
ST. CHARLES – After just days of being a newly married couple, Benjamin and Mariah Kirtley packed their bags and moved their new family to share the good news of Jesus Christ with students at the University of Missouri in Kansas City (UMKC). “I think college students are really strategic,” Benjamin said when asked why he chose to work with Collegiate Impact as a campus missionary at UMKC. “Out of all of the options and demographics for vocational ministry, college students are unique in … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptist evangelists highlight gospel ministry
ST. CHARLES – Members of the Fellowship of Missouri Baptist Evangelists shared their love for proclaiming the gospel with messengers and guests who visited the group’s booth at the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting here, Oct. 24-25. President of the fellowship, Evangelist Jimmy Harriss, said they have an annual meeting of their fellowship in February but always have a presence at the MBC annual meeting. They have members all over the state and from a few surrounding states who … [Read more...]
FBC of Venice, Fla., proves to be great host for Missouri Baptist DR operations
VENICE, Fla. – The hurricane roared through on a fall afternoon, much dreaded by the residents of southwest Florida. It had been predicted for several days as weather forecasters tracked it in the Caribbean and warned residents to flee or take cover. Hurricane Ian made landfall on the west coast of Florida on Sept. 28. It was labeled a Category 4 hurricane. And it brought with it winds of 100-120 miles per hour in the city of Venice. Further south in Fort Myers and Port Charlotte, … [Read more...]
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