EDITOR’S NOTE: Michael Whitehead has practiced law in Missouri for more than 40 years. He practices with his son, Jonathan, in suburban Kansas City, and he serves as MBC general counsel and represents numerous individuals and ministry organizations. Both Mike and Jonathan are on the legal team defending Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbia, in a religious liberty case that was heard at the U.S. Supreme Court this spring. A ruling on the case is expected by the end of the month, before the … [Read more...]
Governor calls special session to address major pro-life issue
JEFFERSON CITY – Gov. Eric Greitens called a second special session of the Missouri General Assembly this year with the aim of striking down a St. Louis ordinance that makes it an “abortion sanctuary city.” Starting June 12 and continuing as long as needed, the special session will center around stricter regulations on abortion clinics, including requiring annual inspections and that clinics adopt plans for potential medical complications, Greitens said in a statement. Greitens said … [Read more...]
MBC summer missionary dies in traffic accident
TRENTON –Malachi Knapp, an 18-year-old Missouri Baptist summer missionary, died June 6 in a traffic accident along with two of his siblings, Mattheson and Micah. Micah served as a summer missionary with the MBC a number of years ago. Also killed in the crash was Trey Shaw, an MBC summer missionary in 2016. All were active members of Union Baptist (Coon Creek) Church in Trenton, and Malachi and Trey were serving as student ministers there. “Malachi was just beginning a summer of service to … [Read more...]
South Creek rejects ‘Sunday morning segregation’
SPRINGFIELD – Despite official positions and best intentions to the contrary, the racial makeup of many Missouri Baptist churches does not accurately reflect the communities they serve. In its appointment of new discipleship pastor and elder, Brandon Taylor, South Creek Church in Springfield is taking one small step toward flipping the script, beginning with its leadership. Taylor, an African American, is the first new elder of the mostly white congregation since it was planted 14 years … [Read more...]
Hillcrest Baptist Church, Lebanon, sees divine appointments in Africa
WEST AFRICA – During the past six years, the members of Hillcrest Baptist Church, Lebanon, have seen God move among the people of West Africa along the arid fringes of the Sahara Desert. Pastor David Brown said he has been amazed by the “divine appointments” that God has placed in the path of mission teams from the church as they’ve engaged a people group here. “God puts people before you, and maybe they’ll tell you that God has spoken to them in a dream,” Brown said, “and they’ve … [Read more...]
New videos explain where CP dollars go
JEFFERSON CITY – New videos explain where CP dollars go The MBC has produced new videos that show how every dollar Missouri Baptists invest in the Cooperative Program is distributed throughout the state and around the world to transform lives and communities with the gospel. The videos complement new CP bulletin inserts that explain what the Cooperative Program is, how CP works, why Missouri Baptists should give through CP to support missions, and how the funds are disbursed. These … [Read more...]
Greenwood church gives to community
GREENWOOD – Fellowship Church used the first Saturday in May for another of their “Live to Bless” activities. On May 6, the church gave away thousands of brand new clothes, assisted by Garments of Praise ministry. In addition, they also gave away 48 haircuts and 36 oil changes, all for free. “The bottom line is this: Two years ago, our church began to consider what if they took Christ seriously (for loving their neighbor). We’re a legacy church going on six years when before we were … [Read more...]
Register now for MBC Golf Tourney
HARTSBURG – The Missouri Baptist Convention is hosting its 9th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament Sept. 22 at Eagle Knoll Golf Club in Hartsburg. The four-man scramble is limited to 20 teams. Cost is $65 per person, which includes 18 holes of golf, carts, driving range, lunch and dinner, gift bags and the opportunity to win door prizes. Three teams in each of three flights will win prizes. All players have an opportunity to win prizes for a hole in one on the course’s par-3 holes, … [Read more...]
Young ladies serve through Acteens
JEFFERSON CITY – Mission-minded young ladies have an opportunity to expound upon leadership opportunities offered through the WMU Acteens program. Most recently, two Acteens played a leadership role at Missions Celebration 2017, the Missouri WMU annual meeting. Up to three active Acteens are chosen each year to serve on the Missouri Acteen Council. Shannon Catron and Kayla Moore, each from Durham Baptist Church in the Mt.Salem/Wyaconda Association, have been chosen for the 2017-18 year. … [Read more...]
Lessons from 2015 floods proved useful in Eureka
EUREKA – Even before the waters receded in Eureka, the people of the town knew that the flood of April 2017 was going to be different than their experience just months ago in December of 2015. Michael Bagwell, co-regional coordinator for the East Central Region of the Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief and member of Central Baptist Church, said the main difference was preparation. “I knew the sandbagging did not work last time,” he said. “So, we decided to look at a more practical … [Read more...]
SBU confers 545 degrees
BOLIVAR (SBU) – Southwest Baptist University conferred 218 undergraduate and 198 graduate degrees during two ceremonies Saturday, May 20, on the Bolivar campus. Another 129 degrees were conferred Thursday, May 18, in Springfield, to graduates of the Mercy College of Nursing and Health Sciences of SBU. The 2017 recipients of the Life Beautiful Award are Michelle “Shellie” Austin and Aric Gooch, both of Bolivar. Austin graduated magna cum laude with a degree in web systems and design, with … [Read more...]
Update: Salem storm takes out FBC’s gym
SALEM – Severe storms May 27 damaged several homes and tore open the gym of First Baptist here, though no injuries have been reported and power has been restored to most of town. It has not been determined if the damage was the result of a tornado or straight-line winds. “I want to thank everyone so much for the outpouring of prayers in light of all the events at our church,” Pastor Michael York wrote on Facebook. “The storm damaged our building but God is strengthening our church. It … [Read more...]
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