BOLIVAR (SBU) – Dr. Matt Kimbrough will lead spiritual development programs at Southwest Baptist University through a new position of Assistant Provost for Spiritual Formation in addition to being an Assistant Professor of Theology. “Starting in July 2018 with my first visit to campus, I talked about the importance of spiritual development, including the integration of faith and learning,” said SBU President Dr. Eric A. Turner. “Quite simply, this makes us distinctive – helping students … [Read more...]
Resolutions for 2020 MBC Annual Meeting due Aug. 27
JEFFERSON CITY – Resolutions for this year’s MBC Annual Meeting must be submitted in writing to the Committee on Resolutions at least sixty 60 days prior to the first session of the annual meeting, which means the deadline of August 27 is fast approaching. The annual meeting is October 26-27 at the Saint Charles Convention Center. Persons submitting resolutions must certify that they are messengers. The author of any resolution may address the Committee on Resolutions during its … [Read more...]
MMO supports HLGU, DR summer interns
JEFFERSON CITY – The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering supports 18 ministries in Missouri. This year’s theme is taken from 1 Chronicles 29:9 – “Then the people rejoiced because they had given willingly, for with a whole heart they had offered freely to the Lord.” Following are two short stories about how the gifts of Missouri Baptists support missions projects throughout the Show Me State. When Inmates Become Missionaries Soon, inmates in the Jefferson City Correctional … [Read more...]
Baptists influence Aug. 4 primaries
BRANSON – Aug. 4 proved to be an election night greatly influenced by Missouri Baptists seeking public office. Missourians may soon have three Baptist pastors, a professor from a Missouri Baptist university and a plethora of Baptist laity elected to public offices in the state – including the governorship – come November. Brian Seitz, pastor of Sovereign Grace Baptist Church in Branson, won the Aug. 4 Republican primary for House District 156 (Taney County). Seitz defeated former Branson … [Read more...]
Resolutions due before MBC annual meeting
JEFFERSON CITY – 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 August 27. The annual meeting is October 26-27 at the Saint Charles 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 … [Read more...]
SBU alumnus killed while helping stranded motorist
BOLIVAR – Southwest Baptist University (SBU) alumnus and Southern Baptist church planter John Powell, 38, was killed on July 18, while helping a stranded motorist on U.S. Highway 75 in Sherman, Texas. Powell graduated from SBU in 2005 with a degree in biblical studies, and at the time of his death he was serving as pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in New Caney, Texas. According to local reports from television station KXII, Powell was one of two men who stopped to help a motorist whose … [Read more...]
MBC-affiliated universities to open campuses in fall
JEFFERSON CITY – As of press time, the Missouri Baptist Convention’s three affiliated universities are planning to open their campuses for classes this fall. Each of the universities, however, are also taking steps to follow health guidelines that will protect students and give them a safe learning environment. Further information and updates from Hannibal-LaGrange University in Hannibal can be accessed at https://www.hlg.edu/student-life/coronavirus-covid-19/. Further information and … [Read more...]
MMO promo materials coming soon
JEFFERSON CITY – Soon, inmates in the Jefferson City Correctional Center may pursue four-year biblical studies degrees. Hannibal-LaGrange University plans to train 20 men per year to minister to their incarcerated peers. HLGU leaders are planning to expand this ministry to other prisons, including women’s facilities, over the next decade. The HLGU Prison Extension Campus is one of 18 missions projects and ministries made possible through the Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions offering … [Read more...]
MBU trustees approve new graduate certificates, faculty appointments; extend president’s contract
ST. LOUIS – Missouri Baptist University Trustees approved new graduate programs, faculty appointments and extended President Keith Ross’ contract at their regularly scheduled meeting June 11. “The Trustees are pleased with MBU’s administration and faculty and their assistance this past 15 months in transitioning MBU back to a legal entity of the Missouri Baptist Convention,” said Jim Plymale, chairman of the board. “During that time, the Trustees have completed a comprehensive … [Read more...]
Resolutions due 60 days before 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...]
SBC Executive Committee elects first African American chair
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee elected its first African American chair in a special called meeting June 16. Rolland Slade, pastor of Meridian Baptist Church in El Cajon, Calif., was unopposed as EC chair and was unanimously elected by ballot vote. Outgoing chair Mike Stone called for a ballot vote, he said, to mark the historic moment. "I think we all realize by what is going on in this country as well as in our convention, this timing is in many … [Read more...]
Robert Bowman to headline ‘Witnesses Now’ event
Robert Bowman, widely regarded as the leading evangelical scholar addressing Mormon and Jehovah’s Witness interpretations of the Bible, 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 24-26. The event is open to all, … [Read more...]
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