RAYTOWN – Kirk Baker, who has served as senior pastor at First Baptist Church, Camdenton, since November 2013, will deliver the convention sermon at the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m. He came to FBC from Calvary Baptist Church in Idaho Falls, Idaho, though most of his pastoral experience has been in Missouri. Baker and his wife, Kristi, have been married 27 years. Both are originally from Lawson, Mo. They have three children: Kati, Stefanie, and Coleman. He … [Read more...]
MOPS’ Jordan to keynote 2017 Ministry Wives’ Dinner
RAYTOWN – Ladies attending the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting here are invited to the 2017 Ministry Wives’ Dinner, from 4:30-6:30pm, Oct. 24. The hostess for this year’s dinner is Carrie Park, wife of Brandon Park, lead pastor, Connection Point Church, Raytown. The dinner’s featured speaker is Kelli Jordan, leadership development manager for MOPS International, an organization devoted to sharing the good news of Jesus with moms around the world. Jordan is a wife, mother and … [Read more...]
Mo. Baptist leaders call on conscience protections for healthcare professionals
JEFFERSON CITY – Four Missouri Southern Baptist leaders have joined the president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) of the Southern Baptist Convention in calling for passage of a law that will protect the conscience rights of pro-life healthcare professionals. In a recent letter to Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), co-sponsor of the Conscience Protection Act (CPA), the five leaders thanked Blunt for supporting the bill and urged its passage, guaranteeing that no healthcare worker … [Read more...]
Resolutions needed by Oct. 1 for MBC annual meeting
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist Convention messengers planning to submit proposed resolutions during this year’s annual meeting are encouraged to send the proposals by October 1 to the Resolutions Committee, Missouri Baptist Convention, 400 E. High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101-3215; Fax 573-635-0904; E-mail: pjeffries@mobaptist.org. Sending resolutions in advance of the annual meeting of the convention makes possible a more thorough consideration of the resolution and expedites the … [Read more...]
Governor Greitens to address messengers at annual meeting
JEFFERSON CITY – For the first time in 12 years, the governor of Missouri will address messengers to the Annual Meeting of the Missouri Baptist Convention scheduled for Oct. 23-24 at Connection Point Church (formerly First Baptist Church, Raytown). Gov. Eric Greitens is scheduled to address the annual meeting at 1 p.m., Oct. 24. It will mark the first time the governor of Missouri has spoken at the annual meeting since former Gov. Matt Blunt addressed messengers attending the 171st … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptists to gather at Connection Point, Raytown
RAYTOWN – Messengers representing churches affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) are gathering Oct. 23-25 at Connection Point Church (formerly First Baptist Church) in Raytown for their 183rd annual meeting. The theme, taken from Luke 10:29, is, “Who is My Neighbor?” Ken Parker, MBC president and senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Kearney, and MBC Executive Director John Yeats address the convention on Monday evening. Kirk Baker, pastor of First Baptist Church in … [Read more...]
Lebanon Worldview Conference to spotlight family
JEFFERSON CITY – Families seeking to build Christ-centered homes will find a helpful resource in an upcoming conference hosted by two Missouri Baptist churches. The 2nd Annual Unshakeable Truth Worldview Conference will take place on Oct 14-15 and is hosted by Heritage Baptist Church and Hillcrest Baptist Church in Lebanon. The theme of the conference is Family Foundations: Building Christ-Centered Homes in a Self-Centered World. Conference organizers are excited to welcome a stellar … [Read more...]
Running ‘for’ the disaster: Runner raises money for Mo. Disaster Relief
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – While nearly everyone in their right mind is running away from a disaster, Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are the ones who run toward it. Now Adam Stoddard, a Missouri Baptist Convention church planting catalyst is running not from or to the disaster, but for it. Stoddard is a trail runner, and hopes to raise at least $3,000 for Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief through his upcoming trail run Sept. 23. But forget a 5K or even a 26.2-mile marathon: Stoddard’s goal is … [Read more...]
100 percent of MBC DR gifts go to disaster ministry
HOUSTON – People are eager to give to those in need after natural disasters like Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, but donators are increasingly eyeing charities’ practices to ensure that their gift provides the biggest benefit for the dollar. On that note, Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) thrives on donations directly to the ministry and through the Missouri Missions Offering (MMO). Of those funds, 100 percent goes to bringing help, hope and healing to those facing a disaster. No part of … [Read more...]
DR training continues as volunteers mobilize
HANNIBAL – Disaster Relief participants are taught to “be flexible.” The mantra was practiced in training September 8-9 at Calvary Baptist in Hannibal when there were ample reasons to cancel the training. To wit: The training fell between Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and between state disaster relief directors. Four regular session leaders were deployed or returning from Hurricane Harvey relief in Texas. A fifth was cross training in another facet of Disaster Relief. Acting state director … [Read more...]
Juston Gates: The pastor as preacher, administrator
FORSYTH – When Juston Gates of First Baptist Church, Forsyth, first surrendered to the ministry, he imagined that most of his time would involve preaching, prayer and other “neat, spiritual stuff,” but 18 years in ministry have taught him otherwise. In fact, he came to find out that many of his days were filled with administrative tasks: making financial decisions, overseeing the work of committees, leading meetings and equipping the church’s ministry staff. “We (pastors) make so many … [Read more...]
Vic Borden: The pastor as counselor and guide
KANSAS CITY – Vic Borden, the pastor of Red Bridge Baptist Church here, focuses on his ministry strengths. For him, that means walking alongside his congregation as shepherd and counselor, weeping with those who weep and rejoicing with those who rejoice. “I’m just an OK administrator, theologian and preacher, but I am in my zone when I am tending the flock,” Borden said. I have that heart for God’s people, and I think they would tell you that. I feed them and I watch out for them and … [Read more...]
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