JEFFERSON CITY – It might not be a stretch of the imagination to say that without local churches, Baptist Student Union would not exist. Historically, BSU ministries have been started, prayed for, supported by, and funded through regional associations, local churches, and individual church members. The same is true today, over a century since the first BSU opened. “Being an Associational ministry, the BSU is, in effect, a partnering ministry,” says Aaron Werner, Campus Missionary at … [Read more...]
HLGU launches program to strengthen student’s faith
HANNIBAL – Hannibal-LaGrange University has launched a new core group program to help students strengthen their faith through a community environment. Implemented by HLGU Director of Campus Ministry and Missions Titus Vester, the newly established core groups provide an option for students who wish to collaborate with other students toward the goal of life together enriched by scripture. “Scripture calls us to live in a community and exist in a community,” Vester said. “We’re described as … [Read more...]
SBU trustee offers apology to fellow trustees
BOLIVAR – The following is a letter to Missouri Baptists from Southwest Baptist University Trustee Robert Ingold: I appreciate the opportunity to provide a public letter of apology through our state Baptist paper, The Pathway. At the recent annual meeting of the Missouri Baptist Convention in St. Charles, I circulated a paper which contained personal attacks on individual trustees of Southwest Baptist University and a generalized disparagement of small churches which I deeply … [Read more...]
SBU’s Center for Global Connections shifts to local ministries during pandemic
BOLIVAR (SBU) – When projects coordinated through Southwest Baptist University’s Center for Global Connections were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, local ministry opportunities became a larger focus for staff and students. “It’s not a matter of where we’re going to minister,” said Diana Gallamore, director of the Center for Global Connections and travel stewardship. “It’s a matter of where God is leading us.” Because of the comprehensive training process students must complete … [Read more...]
MBCollegiate intern spearheads partnership with Disaster Relief efforts in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH – Disaster relief in the middle of a pandemic is no easy feat, but disasters don’t go on lockdown. On July 21, the south end of St. Joseph experienced flash flooding after receiving five inches of rain, affecting hundreds of residents in the Southside area. “It’s already a much more impoverished area,” says Isaac Whitman, a senior at Missouri Western. “It’s very blue collar. Historically, that area has been closed off to churches and ministries.” Of the roughly 130 homes that … [Read more...]
HLGU’s 2020 Booster Banquet cancelled
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – The Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) Booster Banquet here scheduled for Friday, Nov. 20, has been cancelled due to the exponentially growing COVID-19 cases in Marion County. HLGU’s Office of Institutional Advancement will be contacting ticket holders to discuss their options. If you have any questions, please contact the IA Office at (573) 629-3124 or lauren.youse@hlg.edu. We are very sad to have to cancel, but feel it is the safest option for our donors, students, … [Read more...]
DR childcare adjusts to meet needs amid COVID-19 crisis
ST. CHARLES – For several years, Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief has handled the annual meeting childcare. This year, 2020, was the same in several respects: Steele, the 10-year old Labra-doodle dog was present; Disaster Relief staff brought toys, crafts, hands-on activities and clever games. There was one significant difference this year over last year: COVID-19 precautions. "We had 24 children on Monday. That’s less than we’ve had in the past. Last year, we had almost 50 children,” said … [Read more...]
Jeffress to headline 2021 Pastors’ Conference
BRANSON – Robert Jeffress, senior pastor of the 14,000-member First Baptist Church, Dallas, will be a featured speaker at the 2021 Pastors’ Conference scheduled for Oct. 25 at the Branson Convention Center here, Pastors’ Conference Vice President Ted Middleton, pastor of First Baptist Church, Lewistown, announced, Oct. 20. “We are excited that Pastor Jeffress has agreed to speak twice during our Monday morning session,” Middleton said. Jeffress regularly appears on the Fox News Channel … [Read more...]
Wives of ministry leaders get lesson on obedience through familiar words
ST. CHARLES – Every head bowed and every eye closed. These familiar words framed the humorous yet poignant message delivered by Bitsi Callahan, guest speaker at the event, “God Sees,” Ministry Wives Luncheon, which was held at the recent Missouri Baptist annual meeting in St. Charles. Women in attendance were first treated to a fabulous meal and then entertained with worship music by Chris and Rebecca Perstrope of Connect Church of Fenton. Mrs. Callahan followed, virtually on a big screen, … [Read more...]
Floyd calls for Great Commission vision
ST. CHARLES – Ronnie Floyd, president and CEO of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, shared a sobering statistic with the Missouri Baptist Annual Meeting audience. “Seventy five percent of the people in the United States are unable to testify to faith in Christ,” he said. “That means 329 million people are in desperate need of Jesus Christ. 7.7 billion across the globe don’t know Jesus as Savior.” “The vision of Jesus Christ,” Floyd continued, “is for us to reach … [Read more...]
Annual meeting offering supports ministry to refugees in St. Louis
ST. CHARLES – The “Good Neighbor Initiative” of Oasis International Ministries in the Bevo neighborhood of St. Louis, was the recipient of a $2,080 offering by MBC annual meeting messengers on the last day of the convention. Darren Casper, the Association Mission Strategist, for the St. Louis Metro Baptist Association, said the Good Neighbor Initiative attempts to connect volunteers from St. Louis area churches with an organization called Oasis International Ministries, located in the … [Read more...]
Byrd asks messengers, ‘Do you know Jesus?’
ST. CHARLES – Michael Byrd, in an energetic message, asked Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting attendees if they knew Jesus. Preaching from Colossians 1:13-23, Faith Community Bible Church Pastor Byrd challenged the people to understand Jesus is more than a name. “Genuinely converted, blood-bought believers know Jesus accomplished the goals God put before Him. The blood-bought believers are those who have given their heart to Jesus,” Byrd said. In his text, Byrd noted that Jesus … [Read more...]
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