MBC's 191st gathering set for Oct. 27-28 in Branson BRANSON, Mo. – Messengers representing churches affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) are gathering Oct. 27-28 at the Branson Hilton Convention Center for their 191st annual meeting. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Let Them See Jesus,” taken from Acts 4:20, where Peter and John confess before the Sanhedrin, “… we are unable to stop speaking about what we have seen and heard” (CSB). The annual meeting begins at … [Read more...]
ACP helps Missouri Baptist churches
JEFFERSON CITY – Last month, each Missouri Baptist church or mission began receiving an important package from the MBC, along with a simple request: Please complete the Annual Church Profile (ACP). What is the ACP? And why is it important? The ACP is a statistical survey that tracks trends in baptisms, church membership, worship attendance, and other local-church activities. Packets were mailed to every church or association in early June. Surveys should be completed as soon as possible, … [Read more...]
New book celebrates Cooperative Program’s 100th anniversary in state
JEFFERSON CITY – The MBC has just released a new book, “Celebrating the Cooperative Program’s Centennial in Missouri,” as part of the Southern Baptist Convention’s year-long tribute to 100 years of funding missions through CP. Complimentary copies of the book have been mailed to pastors of each MBC-affiliated church, as well as directors of missions across the state. Additional copies will be distributed at the MBC Annual Meeting Oct. 27-28 in Branson. Digital copies are now available for … [Read more...]
Resolutions due 60 days before MBC annual meeting
JEFFERSON CITY – Resolutions must be submitted in writing to the Committee on Resolutions at least 60 days prior to the first session of the annual meeting. Persons submitting resolutions must certify that they are messengers. The Christian Life Commission may submit resolutions directly to the Committee on Resolutions. The author of any resolution may address the Committee on Resolutions during its deliberations. Resolutions recommended by the committee are the only recommendations … [Read more...]
MMO promotional materials coming soon
JEFFERSON CITY – Lizzie Crouch saw 25 students come to faith in Christ as she served as a camp counselor at Redemption Ranch in Lincoln County, Mo. Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief volunteer Ann Stevenson led the incident management team that provided help, hope, and healing to Nancy Warrick, whose home was destroyed in a flood. And Colleen and Henry Shuler led a ministry team from Southwest Baptist University to serve at Baptist Hill Assembly near Mt. Vernon, Mo., where kids are loved … [Read more...]
MBC releases 2024 Generosity Report
JEFFERSON CITY – This month, MBC-affiliated churches and associational offices are receiving a soft-cover copy of the 2024 Generosity Report. The report highlights the many ways Missouri Baptists invest in missions across our state, throughout North America, and around the world. The report replaces both the Annual Giving Report, inserted each spring in The Pathway, and the mid-year report in August. The 2024 Generosity Report is available now online at mobaptist.org/gr and will be shared … [Read more...]
MBC names Rob Pochek to lead prayer and evangelism ministries
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist Executive Director Wes Fowler has named Rob Pochek, senior pastor of First Baptist Church on Park Street, Charlottesville, Va., as team leader of Prayer and Evangelism, effective July 1. In his new role, Pochek is responsible for developing, implementing, and promoting a comprehensive strategy to help MBC-affiliated churches and associations prioritize prayer and evangelism. This includes engaging Missouri Baptists in a statewide prayer initiative, as … [Read more...]
St. Louis church reaches its Nepali neighbors, with help from MBF
by MBF staff ST. LOUIS – On Christmas Day, the Nepali Gospel Church of St. Louis did not just celebrate the holiday—its congregation opened their doors and hearts to neighbors who may have never heard the message of Jesus. With the warmth of fellowship and the joy of the season in the air, 180 people—many from Hindu and Buddhist backgrounds—gathered with church members for an evening of celebration and discovery. It wasn’t just about the lights, the music, or the food; it was about … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptist Executive Board sets offering goals
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) executive board members meeting here, March 3-4, approved 2026 goals for statewide offerings, recommended an amendment to the MBC Nominating Committee’s rules and procedures, and created a Credentials Committee Guidelines Task Force. 2026 offering goals The board once again set the 2026 Cooperative Program goal at $15 million, and it set an $825,000 goal for the 2026 Missouri Missions Offering (MMO), to be distributed in 2027. The board … [Read more...]
WMU Mission Celebration, R.A. Congress set for April
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri WMU is getting ready for two mission events and registration is open online at mowmu.org. WMU Mission Celebration Mission Celebration will be April 4-5 at First Baptist, Kirksville. Everyone is invited to this two-day conference focused on hearing what God is doing in Missouri, North America and around the world, as well as equipping individuals, groups and churches to make disciples. This year Lindsay Wineinger, President of Illinois WMU, will be our keynote … [Read more...]
2024 MMO receipts set record, exceeding $1 million
JEFFERSON CITY – 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. MMO receipts in 2024, which are disbursed in 2025, totaled $1,072,207, far outpacing the goal of $760,000 and shattering the previous record of $990,740 set in 2022. Assisted by an estate gift totaling $136,000, the … [Read more...]
Christian counselors, Missouri Attorney General defend free religious speech, oppose censorship in Kansas City, Jackson County
‘Conversion therapy’ bans in KC, Jackson County a 'dangerous overreach,' AG Bailey says KANSAS CITY, Mo. – 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. Two licensed professional counselors, Wyatt Bury and Pamela Eisenreich, have filed a federal lawsuit against Kansas City, Mo., and the Jackson County … [Read more...]
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