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...]
Resound Network Summit set, Feb. 11
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention’s Developing Leaders group will host its second annual Resound Network Summit, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Baptist building here. There is no cost for the event, but participants need to register at https://resoundnetwork.com/summit/. MBC Church Revitalization Specialist Brandon Moore said the summit aims, ultimately, to “catalyze a movement for revitalization and replanting.” He said he hopes this event will help build … [Read more...]
Supreme Court hears campus religious freedom, free speech case
WASHINGTON (Whitehead Law Firm) – The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments by teleconference, Jan. 12, in an important case involving campus religious freedom and the legal doctrine of mootness, which limits the on-going jurisdiction of federal courts to hear cases. The case is Chike Uzuegbunam v. Preczewski (CHEE’-kay Oo-zah-BUN’-um v. Pray-CHESS-key). Chike is a former student at Georgia Gwinnett College who in 2016 was twice silenced when he tried to share his Christian faith … [Read more...]
MMO giving exceeds 2020 goal despite COVID-19
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptists refused to let COVID-19 slow their passion for missions. Despite the challenges of sheltering in place, “virtual” worship services, social distancing, and the temporary banishment of the offering plate, Missouri Baptists exceeded the goal for the Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering (MMO), contributing $736,628 in 2020. Total MMO receipts for 2020, which are disbursed in 2021, outpaced the goal of $725,000, which was raised last year after Missouri … [Read more...]
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