JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptists set a goal of $4 million for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions during the 2019 Christmas season, but Missouri Baptist Convention executive director John Yeats wanted to see that goal shattered on the way to record giving in Missouri. “In 2015, the Lottie Moon Offering from Missouri Baptist churches hit its highest peak at $4,244,074 (we cannot find any amount in our records that is higher),” he said. “It is about time we hit a … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptists set new record for MMO giving
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptists in 2019 shattered the previous mark for giving to state missions projects through the Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering (MMO), contributing a record $821,722. Total MMO receipts for 2019, which are disbursed in 2020, outpaced the goal of $715,000 by nearly 15 percent and exceeded last year’s hefty offering total of $791,104. The previous highest giving total for MMO in its 35-year history was $802,960, posted in 2000. 2019 marked the seventh … [Read more...]
Harrison chosen as transitional president for The Baptist Home
IRONTON – The Baptist Home Board of Trustees has announced that Dr. Rodney Harrison has agreed to serve as The Baptist Home’s Transitional President until such time as a permanent selection can be made. Current Baptist Home President Steven Jones will be retiring on Jan. 3, after serving 28 years in the ministry. Dr. Harrison currently serves as Dean of Postgraduate Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. In addition, he has an extensive background in … [Read more...]
Moore to lead Mo. Baptist Revitalization Network
JEFFERSON CITY – Beginning Jan. 1, struggling Missouri Baptist churches will have a new partner as Brandon Moore heads up the Missouri Baptist Revitalization Network (MBRN). Leading a church can be a challenge even in ideal circumstances. That goes double (or triple, or ten-fold) for a congregation that needs to take a hard look at itself and determine if revitalization or replanting might be the best way to glorify God. Moore comes to the Missouri Baptist Convention staff after pastoring … [Read more...]
Under new ownership, Windermere prepares for new year of ministry
JEFFERSON CITY — Windermere Baptist Conference Center on Lake of the Ozarks, will start the coming year with new ownership and renewed financial stability. As a result of a “non-judicial foreclosure” process that culminated on December 11, 2019, a new owner, Straightway Holdings, Inc., (SHI) and a new non-profit management company, ArukahCove, Inc., will continue operation of the Windermere Baptist Conference Center (WBCC) property with a reduced debt load that will permit increased … [Read more...]
Copy machine fire prompts Baptist Building evacuation
JEFFERSON CITY – The Baptist Building was evacuated, Dec. 18, when a large copy machine caught fire on the seventh floor at approximately 11 a.m. Since the fire was extinguished soon after it started, there was no apparent structural damage to the building. One Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) staff member was treated on the scene for smoke inhalation, but occupants in the building were otherwise unharmed. The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to the fire, shutting down High … [Read more...]
Messengers’ resolutions address racial reconciliation, ensuring religious freedom
BRANSON – Messengers to the 185th annual meeting of the Missouri Baptist Convention approved eight resolutions, ranging on issues of Christian citizenship to the need to care for those who have been sexually abused. The full resolutions can be read at https://mobaptist.org/annual-meeting/. Resolution No. 1: On Christian Citizenship This resolution called “upon all Christians to faithfully fulfill their God-given responsibilities to engage in the public life of the nation” and encouraged … [Read more...]
Ministry Wives Luncheon attendees encouraged to ‘lose the mask’
BRANSON – Encouraging words are necessary for most women, including wives serving alongside their husbands in ministry. The message, No Concealer Needed, resonated well with more than 100 women attending the Ministry Wives Luncheon, an event held during the recent MBC annual meeting in Branson. Ministry wives often feel the need to live up to a higher standard than other Christians. Reiterating the gospel of grace to the group was humorous and dynamic guest speaker Kathy Ferguson Litton, … [Read more...]
Messengers report good spirit of cooperation
BRANSON – In the hallways and exhibit hall the Missouri Baptists attending the MBC annual meeting reported a good spirit and a renewed sense of cooperation for ministry in the state and beyond. The Pathway interviewed several messengers and guests and asked what they liked about the meeting and what cooperation meant to them? Alan Brock, director of missions (DOM) of Linn-Livingston and North Grand River Baptist Associations said there was a sense of peace. “There is a desire to … [Read more...]
Smith: ‘Jesus is greater’
BRANSON – Speaking to Missouri Baptists during their annual meeting here, Oct. 29, Carlos Smith, lead pastor of The Journey Hanley Road church in University City, gave them a “simple spiritual arithmetic” to live by: namely, “Jesus is greater than all.” “I want to leave you this morning with the simple message that, no matter what you’re dealing with, ... Christ is greater,” said Smith, who was preaching from Philippians 3:1-11. No matter what someone might put next to Jesus, whether it … [Read more...]
‘Christ is all,’ Muniz tells messengers
BRANSON – Missouri Baptists must seek the glory and primacy of Christ Jesus in everything, Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) President Jeremy Muniz told MBC messengers during their annual meeting here, Oct. 28. “When we make much of Christ, we will see God move,” said Muniz, who serves as senior pastor of Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Springfield. Preaching from Colossians 1:15-23, Muniz explained that Christ is the author of creation, the genesis of resurrection or recreation, and the … [Read more...]
Hunt: Everybody influenced by somebody
BRANSON – Johnny Hunt, senior vice-president of evangelism and leadership of the North American Mission Board (NAMB) spoke to the MBC messengers in the first session of their convention. His sermon was titled “The Kingdom Life,” and he gave examples of some things he wants to do if the Lord wills. Taking his text from I Corinthians 16, he said first, “I have possessions I wish to give.” Hunt said pastors and teachers should teach what the Bible has to say about stewardship. Paul … [Read more...]
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