GREENWOOD – It was about as manly a Saturday night as could be in the southern Kansas City community. A couple hundred men gathered and ate nachos. Less than 48 hours before the Chiefs would win the Super Bowl, the majority were sporting red and gold jerseys or hoodies. They were also there to worship and further develop a lifestyle defined by a clean heart and a close walk with Jesus. Fellowship Greenwood hosted its 6th annual men’s conference here Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. Speakers John Mark … [Read more...]
Foley Baptist celebrates rebound after flood
FOLEY – On a regular day, Foley Baptist Church sits a mile west of the Mississippi River. Last June, when the rains fell and the waters rose, it wasn’t just near the Mississippi. It was in the Mississippi. The muddy waters crossed the field that normally separated the town from the river’s banks, ultimately depositing eight inches of filthy, stagnant water in the church. And even then the people of Foley couldn’t do anything but wait for the waters to recede. “We couldn’t even get back … [Read more...]
‘Esther and the King’ more than a love story
EDITOR’S NOTE: Once a month in 2020, The Pathway will examine a classic Hollywood retelling of a biblical story, compare it to the actual Word of God, and discuss its artistic merits. Viewed critically from a biblical worldview, the stretch of biblical epics from the 1950s and 60s can prompt discussion and appreciation for God’s truly magnificent story. To see all the Movie Club entries, visit www.mbcpathway.com/movieclub. The Movie Even aside from its utility and worth as part of … [Read more...]
MBCH plans to stand on Christian identity, come what may
BRIDGETON – Religious liberty can seem an abstract concept, but consider Kevin. Kevin is one of more than 13,000 children in Missouri’s foster care system. Kevin has been waiting since he was six. That was ten years ago. Back in December, Kevin was featured on KOLR Channel 10 in Springfield on their weekly feature on foster kids like Kevin in search of a home and forever family. After footage rolled of him working behind the scenes at school theatrical productions, Kevin took a whirl at … [Read more...]
Parson at March for Life: ‘All life is precious’
JEFFERSON CITY – Chilly temperatures didn’t dampen spirits of thousands of men, women and children who gathered around and in Missouri’s Capitol Feb. 1 to defend the lives of the unborn and celebrate strides made toward ending abortion. The 2020 Midwest March for Life featured various speakers, but the biggest name was Governor Mike Parson. “All life is precious, and that’s why we fight to protect the unborn… to protect those who can’t defend themselves,” he said. “I’m here to tell you, … [Read more...]
Missouri S&T students spend break on mission in Texas
VIDOR, Texas – Classes at Missouri University of Science and Technology don’t begin until late January, but a group of seven started off the semester right with a week on mission. The group from the Baptist Student Union at Missouri S&T traveled 11 hours to Vidor, Texas, a city of about 10,000 people halfway between Houston and Lafayette, La. Bruce Wade, a Missouri Baptist Convention campus missionary, said he and Texas Baptist Men volunteers put the S&T engineering students to … [Read more...]
Five Missouri churches attend IMB’s ‘Mission College’
RICHMOND, Va. – First Baptist, O’Fallon has been partnering with churches in southern Mexico for several years now. But as they plan for future trips and opportunities south of the borderd, they have a strategy in mind that goes far beyond simply scheduling the next trip on the church calendar. That strategic thinking is due in part, First Baptist’s Associate Pastor of Gospel Proclamation Brandon Kiesling said, to the church’s ongoing participation in the International Mission Board’s … [Read more...]
MBCH to host women’s conference in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – MBCH’s Women’s Ministry will host the “UR:Gathering” on February 22-23 at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center in Springfield. This is a remake of the TGE (Trust God in Everything) event that has been held for more than 10 years. UR:Gathering is for girls in grades 3-6, 7-8, 9-12 and all women. Ephesians 2:10 will be the theme Scripture as participants look at who God says we are. “The world has a lot to say about who we are,” said conference director Wanda Shellenbarger. … [Read more...]
DR leaders urge Mo. Baptists to train for the unexpected
RAYTOWN – The first step to weathering a disaster is being prepared. The same goes for ministry, but doubly so when that ministry takes place during a disaster, and may involve cleaning out flooded basements, sawing away downed trees, cooking thousands of hot meals for communities in crisis or lending a patient ear to listen to a survivor’s story. Gaylon Moss, director of Disaster Relief for the Missouri Baptist Convention, said training is essential for those who are interested in serving … [Read more...]
Parson to be first Missouri governor to speak at Midwest March for Life
JEFFERSON CITY – Fresh on the heels of almost 100,000 who descended on the nation’s capital to rally for life, organizers are asking Missourians to attend the Midwest March for Life, Feb. 1, in Jefferson City. Crowds gathered in force at last year’s event in Jefferson City to spread their pro-life message that every child – even those not yet born – is loved by God, but Bonnie Lee, a member of Open Heart Baptist in Columbia and a member of the Missouri Baptist Convention’s executive … [Read more...]
Pathway’s Movie Club begins ‘In the Beginning’
EDITOR’S NOTE: Once a month in 2020, The Pathway will examine a classic Hollywood retelling of a biblical story, compare it to the actual Word of God, and discuss its artistic merits. Hollywood has a love-hate relationship with The Bible. On one hand, its principles, the worldview it teaches and the Savior it points to are generally antithetical to many of Hollywood’s own values. On the other hand, the Bible offers a built-in audience and – crucially – royalty-free stories. While far from … [Read more...]
Pastor brings good news to Missouri’s capitol
JEFFERSON CITY – It’s not uncommon to see citizens strolling up and down the halls of the Capitol, seeking to have an influence on lawmakers. Though there’s nothing wrong with lobbying or urging those in power to make God-honoring decisions, Matt Goodsell isn’t here to play politics. The senior pastor of Ashland Baptist Church, Goodsell has made the Missouri Capitol his mission field, building relationships one-by-one and lovingly reminding legislators and their staffs there is a higher … [Read more...]
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