HIGGINSVILLE – When Michelle Chaffer first heard of the death of 17 tourists on a “duck boat” in Branson, July 19, she was of course sad to hear of so many lives lost. But she saw no need to be concerned for her own family members. Her parents, Bill and Janice Bright, drove to Branson earlier that day to celebrate their 45th anniversary. But Michelle’s sister had heard from them after they checked into their hotel. So Michelle felt no need to worry. This changed the following day. “It was … [Read more...]
Army base sees 1,459 salvations since March
FORT LEONARD WOOD (BP) – U. S. Army Chaplain (Capt.) Jose Rondon believes "there is nothing more exhilarating in life than seeing people come to Christ." This year Rondon has experienced that exhilaration with more than 1,400 professions of faith – something one could describe as a spiritual awakening – at Fort Leonard Wood, his place of ministry. Rondon summarizes his part in the effort with one word: intentionality. It's about being intentional with words and with how he treats his … [Read more...]
25 years after his first Mo. disaster, new DR head hopes those volunteers serve grow ‘one step closer to Christ’
JEFFERSON CITY – In 1993, Gaylon Moss knew he was where God wanted him. He had answered the call to ministry and was a year into his studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, but he didn’t know what was next. His initial forays into preaching hadn’t been the most successful experiment – an early revival he preached was a “terrible experience,” to use his words. “Lord, who am I and why am I here?” he prayed. All his other classmates seemed like “miniature Billy Grahams.” So … [Read more...]
Churches partner to reopen ministry at Little Vine Baptist, Sainte Genevieve
SAINTE GENEVIEVE – The old has become new. This summarizes the God-ordained restart of Little Vine Baptist Church. Safe Harbor was a home Baptist church, unable to grow and build a permanent structure. Its pastor is Rev. Kennard Mayfield. Meanwhile, Little Vine Baptist had some apparent issues and was in the process of closing last fall. Genevieve Baptist pastor Rev. Elmer Killian heard of the possible closure of Little Vine, and was troubled by that. He prayed with Little Vine members. … [Read more...]
Son of Olympic athlete, subject of ‘Unbroken’ sequel to speak at Hannibal-LaGrange event
HANNIBAL – Hannibal-LaGrange University announced Luke Zamperini as the keynote speaker for the 77th Annual Booster Banquet. The banquet will be Nov. 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 2010 book, Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption, which has repeatedly been in the number one position … [Read more...]
Association brings aid to HLGU during annual summer project
HANNIBAL – It is becoming like clockwork. Most Hannibal-LaGrange students leave campus during the summer, and Gasconade Valley Association comes for a week to help with projects. Gasconade Director of Missions Phil Rector said this is the 22nd year a team from the Association has come to offer summer project help to HLGU. Rector was part of the team for a few days. Delmar Branson, who with his wife Belinda are co-leaders of the group, said the team this year was comprised of 38 people, … [Read more...]
BSAM to celebrate 50th anniversary, Sept. 24-25
CAMDENTON – The Baptist Secretaries Association of Missouri (BSAM) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of their Annual Conference this year September 24 and 25 at First Baptist Church in Camdenton. The theme for the conference this year is “Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, Embracing the Future.” Church secretaries can register for the conference through Sept. 15. Registration can be completed online at bsamweb.org or by contacting Kathy Angel at (816) 633-5535. … [Read more...]
Mo. Baptists respond to Conn. tornadoes
SOUTHBURY, Conn. – When tornadoes ripped through Connecticut this May, they left chaos in their wake. Thousands of homeowners were left with downed trees, debris and nowhere to turn for help. In the midst of such devastation, teams of volunteers from across the country stepped up to assist in recovery. One of those teams was a group of Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief’s collegiate interns. Armed with a chainsaw, a wood chipper and the Word of God, DR volunteers provide hope, healing and a … [Read more...]
KC church faithful amid violence, crime
KANSAS CITY – United Believers Community Church in Kansas City was planted in 1997. “We were planted on the worst street,” Darron Edwards, senior pastor, said, “surrounded by lots of violence and crime.” Edwards reported that the church faced a history of adversity. “We stayed faithful to the gospel,” he said, “and we were community oriented. Love for the community is still the fabric of our church.” United Believers hosts a Back to School Blast. “We serve thousands of students … [Read more...]
FBC Jackson Softball team shares how to run ‘home’
JACKSON – Getting the other team out is part of the rules of softball. However, First Baptist wants to do what it can to make sure opponents aren’t left out of eternal life, but get ‘home’ safely. Worship Pastor Daniel Maasen said his church is one of six in a city softball league, but the only church represented. “Before and after every game we pray, and we’re working to be more and more intentional in working in the gospel,” Maasen said. “We hope to see some decisions and lives changed … [Read more...]
Missouri Missions Offering supports Children’s Home, VBS training
JEFFERSON CITY – 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. Liberty for the captives Lori was not expected to stay at the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home. The 14-year-old was a victim of … [Read more...]
Redd family leads St. Louis church plant to share Christ
ST. LOUIS – When asked about how they first met, there was immediate laughter from Ricardo and Christian Redd. Apparently, Christina, Ricardo’s wife for the past 16 years, did not appreciate him as much as she does now. It is in God’s great wisdom that the two of them, Ricardo with Christina at his side, now labor to share the gospel and make disciples in St. Louis, where they started a Missouri Baptist church plant in a section of the city known as Fountain Park. New Direction Church … [Read more...]
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