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Missouri

WMU Mission Celebration, R.A. Congress set for April

Missouri WMU is getting ready for two mission events and registration is open online at mowmu.org.
Missouri

2024 MMO receipts set record, exceeding $1 million

Receipts for the 2024 Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering exceeded $1 million, crossing that threshold for the first time and setting a record for giving by Missouri Baptists to state mission projects ranging from foster care to disaster relief.
Ethics

Christian counselors, Missouri Attorney General defend free religious speech, oppose censorship in Kansas City, Jackson County

A new federal lawsuit takes aim at local ordinances in Kansas City and Jackson County that censor the free religious speech of licensed professional counselors who counsel minors struggling with gender identity or same-sex attraction.
Faith

MBTS’s Wilson releases ‘Lest We Drift: Five Departure Dangers from the One True Gospel’

Midwestern Seminary celebrated the Feb. 4 release of Lest We Drift: Five Departure Dangers from the One True Gospel, the 27th book by Jared C. Wilson.
National

WMU expands Royal Ambassadors to include young men through 12th grade

National WMU board members approved a recommendation on Jan. 13 for Royal Ambassadors to be the missions organization for boys and young men in grades 1–12, rather than just boys in grades 1–6.
Faith

Son of Missouri Baptist church member returning to lead role in film, ‘I Can Only Imagine 2’

Fresh off the holiday hit The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company are in preparation for production on I Can Only Imagine 2, a sequel to the breakout hit "I Can Only Imagine." "I Can Only Imagine 2" will continue the inspirational true story of Bart Millard, once again played by Missouri native John Michael Finley – the son of Wayne Finley, a member of Heritage Baptist Church, Lebanon.
Missouri

MBCollegiate Conference set for Feb. 7-8

MBCollegiate, the Missouri Baptist Convention’s ministry to college students and young adults, is hosting a conference at Parkade Baptist Church, Columbia, Feb. 7-8, 2025.
Missouri

MBF assets grew by $16.5 million in 2024

Missouri Baptist Foundation (MBF) trustees met in Jefferson City, Dec. 13 for its triannual board meeting. The board heard reports from its portfolio manager, one of its investment managers, its auditors, and Missouri Baptist Convention officers.
Missouri

Ministry Wives Network launches 2025 teaching cohort, webinars

The Missouri Baptist Convention’s Ministry Wives Network (MWN) this year is launching a teaching cohort, as well as webinars that will discuss topics requested by ministry wives.
Missouri

Statewide prayer initiative announced ahead of Jan. 8 Legislative Prayer Service

Lawmakers and citizens will gather for what has become a Jefferson City tradition when Concord Baptist Church, in conjunction with the Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) Christian Life Commission (CLC), hosts the 21st annual Prayer Service for Missouri government leaders, Jan. 8, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. The event always marks the first day of each new session of the General Assembly.
Missouri

MBC’s Bennett to join Silver Dollar City as chaplain

Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Director of Making Disciples Brad Bennett will be leaving the MBC staff at the end of the year to pursue another ministry venture in Branson.
Missouri

MBC messengers share thoughts on the CP

Messengers to the MBC Annual Meeting in St. Charles, Oct. 28-29, shared their thoughts on the Cooperative Program by taking part in a short survey. The results reveal their knowledge of CP and their preferred usage of CP materials provided by the MBC missionary staff.

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