FORT LEONARD WOOD – More than 2,000 soldiers and trainees at the U.S. Army base here have professed faith in Christ, according to Southern Baptist Chaplain (Capt.) Jose Rondon. As reported previously in The Pathway, Rondon began to track what has been called a “spiritual awakening” on the military base in March, when he reported that more than 200 professed faith during chapel services on the base on March 11 and March 18. By June 24, that number had risen to 880 professions of faith and … [Read more...]
River’s Edge Fellowship, KC, reaches out as school year begins
KANSAS CITY – As the school year approached, River’s Edge Fellowship here reached out to their community with a “Back to School Bash,” Aug. 4. During the event, the congregation – which is a Missouri Baptist church plant near Raytown – provided food for participants and gave them school supplies and backpacks, as well as hosting an open-air movie night for children in the area. “We’re always looking for ways to engage (the community),” Travis Yeargans, pastor of River’s Edge Fellowship, … [Read more...]
Global Harvest: Central Baptist labors to reach the nations in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY – Central Baptist Church, Kansas City, is in the historic northeast area of the city. According to Samuel Nelson, pastor, the area is the oldest neighborhood because settlers located near the river. “Now,” Nelson said, “the area is full of internationals and refugees. One of the densest populations is Somalis.” The Central congregation has established a “weekly rhythm of ministry,” Nelson said. “We are a small group,” he said, “but, we have been transformed. We remember … [Read more...]
‘Farm to table’ impacts lives in Salisbury
SALISBURY – No doubt about it, it was corny. And there was a lot of friendly banter. However, it was not a trite “farm to table” endeavor when members of Salisbury’s First Baptist Church came together this summer and provided 1500 ears and 161 gallons of sweet corn to Kids Across America (KAA), a Christian sports camp for nearly 7,000 urban youth, many who had never before had the pleasure of tasting the sweet goodness of the delicious buttery “roasting’ ears” that crown our tables each … [Read more...]
Churches partner for ‘missional’ VBS
COLUMBIA – Three churches partnered together for a “missional” Vacation Bible School initiative in two Columbia neighborhoods late last month. A mission team from First Baptist Church, Lathrop, joined with two Columbia churches – Open Heart Baptist Church and Iglesia Alfa y Omega – to host the neighborhood VBS programs, as well as a block party at the church, July 23-26. According to Omar Segovia, who serves as a Missouri Baptist Convention multiplying churches strategist, these three … [Read more...]
MMO supports student missionaries, WMU
The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering supports 18 ministries in Missouri. This year’s theme is taken from 1 Chronicles 29:14b: “Everything comes from You, and we have given You only what comes from Your hand.” Following are two short stories of how the gifts of Missouri Baptists support missions projects throughout the Show Me State. Walking Together Student missionaries and their mentors throughout Missouri are encouraging each other in their journey of faith. The collegiate … [Read more...]
Church uses sweet tooth to promote MMO
WARSAW – Homemade Butterfinger Ice Cream, Carmel Apple Pie and Italian Cream Wedding Cake were just a few desserts that enticed a crowd to attend a recent ice cream social held at Poplar Baptist Church, kicking off a sweet campaign to raise awareness and money for the annual Missouri Missions Offering (MMO). The event raised approximately $200 of the church’s $250 goal. Poplar Baptist Church, located in Warsaw and a member of Fellowship Baptist Association, used the fifth Sunday evening … [Read more...]
Mo. Baptists prayer walk in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – Missouri Baptists in the St. Louis Metro Baptist Association went out to different communities in the St. Louis area to prayer walk and share the gospel, July 23. They were inspired by Luke 10:2, a call to ministry that applies to every member in the Body of Christ. Not everyone is called to preach, nor are we all called to go overseas. But every single member—from the oldest to the youngest, from the wealthiest to the poorest—can pray. Jesus Christ tells His disciples to do … [Read more...]
‘Joy of seeing people saved’ motivates Kansas City pastor after 50 years of ministry
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published in the BR-KC Association’s Missions & Ministry Newsletter, Vol. 37 No. 8. KANSAS CITY – Pastor B.G. Roberson of Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church in Kansas City, MO, celebrates 50 years of ministry this year. The Corinthian congregation honored his years of service with a banquet on May 25, the theme of which was “Honoring a Pastor with Spiritual Knowledge and Earthly Understanding” (Jeremiah 3:15). Pastor Roberson grew up in … [Read more...]
HLGU banquet to feature Zamperini, tickets available Sept. 1
HANNIBAL – Tickets go on sale soon for Hannibal-LaGrange University’s 77th Annual Booster Banquet which will feature Luke Zamperini as the keynote speaker. The banquet will be held Friday, November 9, at 7 pm. Luke Zamperini is the son of Louis Zamperini, one of World War II's most well-known prisoners of war and hero of the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Louis Zamperini is the subject of Laura Hillenbrand's latest book, Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption, … [Read more...]
New faculty join SBU for 2018-2019 academic year
BOLIVAR, Mo. – Southwest Baptist University is pleased to announce 13 new faculty members for the 2018-2019 academic year. SBU’s faculty is integral in the University’s mission to be a Christ-centered, caring academic community preparing students to be servant leaders in a global society. Kimberly Burks is an instructor of nursing on the Springfield campus. She earned her associate of science in nursing degree and bachelor of science in nursing from Cox College of Nursing and Health … [Read more...]
Baptist education a possibility in Missouri’s prisons
HANNIBAL – Education programs in prisons are usually aimed at giving someone a leg up once their time is served and they return to society at large to make a positive impact. A hard-earned associate’s or bachelor’s degree earned behind bars isn’t worth much if the inmate never gets released. But what if the goal is to use education to make a positive impact behind the prison walls? It’s an idea that intrigues Hannibal-LaGrange University President, Anthony Allen. Though such a program is … [Read more...]
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