JEFFERSON CITY – A bill in the Missouri General Assembly that would provide the highest legal protection for Missouri churches against frivolous, COVID-related lawsuits is working its way toward possible passage. Senate Bill 51 (SB 51) will raise the standard in which churches can be sued to one of “intentionality,” a much higher standard than “recklessness” or “negligence,” which were in earlier versions. “The rule without SB 51 is that you might lose if you ‘mistakenly’ fail to … [Read more...]
Lake of the Ozarks DOM nets gubernatorial appointment
JEFFERSON CITY – Timothy Faber of Laurie, director of missions for the Lake of the Ozarks Baptist Association, has been appointed to the Missouri Commission on Human Rights by Gov. Mike Parson. Faber, who serves as chairman of the Missouri Baptist Convention’s Christian Life Commission, has served churches in Warsaw, Kidder, and Boonville. He has participated in short term ministry projects in Canada, Belarus, and several states. He is a past member of the City of Kidder City … [Read more...]
Johnson assumes Interim President role at SBU
BOLIVAR (SBU) — Southwest Baptist University’s Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Brad Johnson as interim president during a Feb. 16 board meeting as the board begins its search for the University’s 26th president. Johnson has served as acting president since Nov. 21. “Dr. Johnson is highly qualified and greatly respected by the faculty and staff,” said Dr. Eddie Bumpers, SBU Board of Trustees chair. “I believe that the stability he brings to the role is of utmost importance. The … [Read more...]
SBU Trustees reconsider tenure and promotion, appoint Johnson as Interim President
BOLIVAR – The Board of Trustees of Southwest Baptist University met Tuesday, Feb. 16, in a called meeting to reconsider matters related to promotion and tenure for eligible faculty members and to discuss the presidential search. The Board is releasing the following statement: Given the concerns expressed by students, faculty, and alumni, we would like to address the process of tenure and promotion in 2021. We, as the SBU Board of Trustees, care deeply about the concerns of students, … [Read more...]
NAMB trustees affirm cooperation, mission strategy of entity leadership
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) – The board of trustees for the North American Mission Board unanimously passed a resolution on cooperation and missional strategy at their February 2021 board meeting. The resolution comes just days after the SBC Executive Committee released a white paper titled “Cooperation Is the Way Forward.” The document was drafted by the EC and advised NAMB and state conventions to walk in unity; to communicate honestly, clearly, and consistently; to work in cooperation with one … [Read more...]
IMB celebrates George Liele, designates February as Diversity in Missions Month
RICHMOND, Va. (IMB) – The SBC Executive Committee voted in February 2020 to approve the first Sunday in February as the annual George Liele Church Planting, Evangelism and Missions Day, at the recommendation of the IMB. The first George Liele day will be celebrated on Feb. 7, 2021, and will kick off a month-long recognition of the diversity of Southern Baptists serving in missions. Resources for the Georgle Liele recognition Sunday can be found at https://www.imb.org/heroesoffaith/. … [Read more...]
IMB announces George Liele Scholarship
RICHMOND, Va. (BP) – The International Mission Board, in cooperation with the National African American Fellowship of the SBC, has launched the George Liele Scholarship. All are invited to join the IMB in celebrating the rich history of African American missionaries through prayerful and financial support. The scholarship is to encourage innovation and eliminate barriers toward missions mobilization among Black and African American Southern Baptist churches so that the IMB missions force … [Read more...]
Task force releases report on Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission
NASHVILLE – A Southern Baptist task force studying the effectiveness of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) issued its report, Feb. 1. Commissioned in February 2020 by the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee, the task force was charged with reviewing the activities of the ERLC, which is tasked with helping churches understand the moral demands of the gospel and public policy, as well as promoting religious liberty on behalf of Southern Baptists. The task … [Read more...]
Four nominees announced for SBC president
NASHVILLE – Four men have expressed their intention to be nominated as Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) president when SBC messengers gather in Nashville, June 15-16. R. Albert Mohler Jr. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President R. Albert Mohler Jr. announced his willingness to be nominated as SBC president last October, citing his desire to help unite Southern Baptists amid turbulent times. He is expected to be nominated by H.B. Charles, senior pastor of Shiloh Metropolitan … [Read more...]
Gospel to be presented to Missouri lawmakers
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri lawmakers and their staffs will be presented the gospel during a special evangelistic outreach service to be held in The Rotunda of the State Capitol at 11:30 a.m., on Feb. 17. Sponsored by Capitol Ministries, the service will feature Missouri Baptist Evangelist Sam Moore, special music by vocalist Heather Allen of Ashland Baptist Church and pianist and State Rep. Hannah Kelly, R-Mountain Grove, who attends Liberty Faith Church. “The purpose of this event is to … [Read more...]
MBTS students challenged to pursue faithful ministry
Four new faculty members welcomed during convocation KANSAS CITY (Michael S. Brooks/MBTS) – President Jason Allen opened Midwestern Seminary’s spring semester with an Academic Convocation message calling believers to press on in Christ. The service took place in the Daniel Lee Chapel on Jan. 19. Additionally, four newly-elected seminary faculty members signed the institution’s Articles of Faith during the service. The four new faculty members were: Geoffrey Chang, Andrew King, Charles … [Read more...]
Super Summer dates set for June: Camp schedule adjusted to address COVID-19 concerns
JEFFERSON CITY – High school and middle school students from Missouri Baptist Churches will gather in mid-June on the campuses of Southwest Baptist University (SBU) and Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) for Super Summer. According to Jason Walters, MBC specialist for age-based ministry, the 2021 camp will focus on Jesus as a “Paragon,” which he defined as “a perfect example” and “model of excellence.” “Jesus was the perfect image of God the Father in human flesh,” Walters said, … [Read more...]
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