BRANSON – Keith and Kristyn Getty, who occupy a unique space in the world of music today as preeminent modern hymn writers, are hosting a concert for Missouri Baptists after the close of the MBC Annual Meeting Oct. 29. The Gettys also are leading worship on the second day of the Annual Meeting, which is held Oct. 28-29 at the Branson Convention Center. The concert begins at 7 p.m. on the 29th. Admission and parking are free, but tickets are required as seating is limited. All registered … [Read more...]
U.S. ‘the fastest growing market’ for trafficking
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is article includes reporting from Diana Chandler of Baptist Press and from Pathway associate editor Benjamin Hawkins. WASHINGTON (BP) – The U.S. is among 33 top countries fighting human trafficking but falls short in prosecuting traffickers, aiding victims and tackling forced labor in particular, the U.S. State Department said in its latest “Trafficking in Persons Report” (TIP). Additionally, according to Fox News, the report ranked the U.S. among the top three … [Read more...]
Submit resolutions before MBC Annual Meeting
BRANSON – According to MBC bylaws, resolutions for the MBC Annual Meeting must be submitted in writing to the Committee on Resolutions at least 60 days prior to the first session of the annual meeting. The deadline is Aug. 28. The annual meeting is October 28-29 at the Branson Convention Center. Persons submitting resolutions must certify that they are messengers. The author of any resolution may address the Committee on Resolutions during its deliberations. No person may submit more than … [Read more...]
Motions, amendments can be pre-filed for 2019 Mo. Baptist annual meeting
BRANSON – If messengers have a motion they plan to submit at the 2019 MBC Annual Meeting, they are welcome to pre-file that motion with the recording secretary at recordingsecretary@mobaptist.org. However, the messenger must appear at a microphone during time for introduction of miscellaneous business (October 28 at 3:55 p.m. or 6:35 p.m.) and introduce their motion to the messengers attending the Annual Meeting. If a messenger wants to amend a motion, they may also file the amendment … [Read more...]
Rudy Gonzalez to speak at ‘Witnesses Now’ event
BONNE TERRE – Rudy Gonzalez, professor of New Testament at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, is the featured speaker at an upcoming conference focusing on the beliefs and practices of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Sonrise Baptist Church in Bonne Terre is hosting “Witnesses Now for Jesus – Midwest,” a regional apologetics conference that features sound Bible teaching and testimonies from former Jehovah’s Witnesses, July 26-28. The event is open to all, and admission is free. Gonzalez was … [Read more...]
Committee: SBU must clarify Statement of Faith
BOLIVAR – Southwest Baptist University’s (SBU) Statement of Faith has not been implemented effectively across the fabric of the university, according to an external peer assessment committee that completed its work here in June. The committee, which was commissioned by SBU late last year, was led by David Dockery, chancellor of Trinity International University. In particular, the committee evaluated the key elements of Baptist distinctiveness that inform SBU’s identity as a Missouri … [Read more...]
MBC releases new book on Trinity
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention has just released a new resource for personal or group study titled What Every Christian Should Know About the Trinity. Written by the MBC’s Rob Phillips, the 250-page book explores the biblical foundation of belief in one true and living God, who exists as three distinct, but inseparable, co-equal, co-eternal persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Written for pastors and laypersons alike, the book features 12 lessons that conclude with … [Read more...]
MMO promotional materials coming soon
JEFFERSON CITY – Kendra* never ventured outside of St. Louis. A victim of human trafficking, her life to this point was little more than one harrowing experience after another. So the trip to Branson to see “Samson” at Sight and Sound Theatre was a game changer. At every stop – the theater, a restaurant, a hotel – she experienced a more welcoming world and the love of caring Christians, thanks to Human Trafficking Rescue, a ministry of the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home. Thanks to this … [Read more...]
18 of 23 SBC messenger motions referred
BIRMINGHAM (BP) – Eighteen of the 23 motions by messengers at the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting here – including one motion by a Missourian – were referred to SBC committees or entities; five were ruled out of order. The Committee on Order of Business made the recommendations to messengers during the SBC’s June 11-12 meeting. Referred to all entities: • A motion by Matt Dunn of First Baptist Church in Bates City, Mo., that the convention convene a study committee to update … [Read more...]
FBC Troy’s Hayashi named to Human Rights Commission
TROY – There’s another voice promising to bring a biblical perspective to cases that come before the Missouri Commission on Human Rights. Gov. Mike Parson appointed Jonathan Hayashi, music and worship pastor of First Baptist Church, Troy and a Pathway columnist, to the commission, June 17. He was also named the vice chair of the commission. The ten-seat commission fields discrimination complaints in matters of housing, employment, and places of public accommodation based on race, … [Read more...]
Member of non-MBC church named to SBC nominating committee
BIRMINGHAM (BP) – Messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention have elected the 68-member Committee on Nominations for 2019-2020 to represent the 34 states or territories qualified for representation on the committee according to SBC Bylaw 30. The committee, with at least one layperson from each qualified state or territory, was elected during the June 11-12 SBC annual meeting in Birmingham. The committee will make nominations to messengers at the June 2020 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando, … [Read more...]
Southern Baptists affirm stances on sex abuse, racism
BIRMINGHAM (BP) – By overwhelming votes, Southern Baptists strengthened their stances against sexual abuse and racism during the opening day of their June 11-12 SBC annual meeting in Birmingham, Ala. Ronnie Floyd, president and CEO of the SBC Executive Committee, told messengers after their votes, “I believe this is a very significant moment in the history of the Southern Baptist Convention. And I believe that every one of us needs to thank God for this moment.” Messengers raised booklets … [Read more...]
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