BRANSON – The August 28 deadline has passed for submitting resolutions for this year’s MBC Annual Meeting. According to MBC bylaws, resolutions must be submitted in writing to the Committee on Resolutions 60 days prior to the first session of the annual meeting, which is Oct. 28-29 at the Branson Convention Center. For those who have submitted resolutions and verified that they are messengers to the annual meeting, there is a hearing session scheduled at 9 a.m. on Oct 1 at Hannibal … [Read more...]
Pastors’ Conference to encourage, equip ministers for building up a restored church
BRANSON – Featuring five guest speakers, the 2019 Missouri Baptist Pastor’s Conference will encourage and equip pastors to build a restored church that lives for its community, the glory of Christ, and the salvation of all. The conference, gathering under the theme, “Restored,” takes place at the Branson Convention Center here on the morning of Oct. 28, prior to the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting. Featured speakers include: • Jason Allen, president and associate professor of … [Read more...]
Missouri DR teams head home, relief efforts in Bahamas ramp up
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Missouri Baptists Disaster Relief volunteers were staged in Tennessee ready to respond to the east coast, but Hurricane Dorian missed the shore, canceling the need to for a large-scale emergency response. As volunteers head home and North Carolinians breathe a sigh of relief over what could have been, emergency operations are in full swing in the Bahamas, where Dorian’s impact was nothing short of devastating. Search and rescue operations and damage assessments continue … [Read more...]
‘Christ is all’ – MBC messengers to gather in Branson, Oct. 28-29
BRANSON – Messengers representing churches affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) are gathering Oct. 28-29 at the Branson Convention Center for their 185th annual meeting. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Christ Is All,” taken from Colossians 1:15-23. Verse 16 reads, “For by him [Jesus] all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities – all things were created through him and for him.” The … [Read more...]
First Baptist Lowry City serves community
LOWRY CITY – “Mission: Lowry City” a multi-faceted gospel outreach effort by the First Baptist Church of Lowry City was held July 29 through August 2. Lowry City, population 640, is located mid-way between Kansas City and Springfield on Highway 13. The church, which averages around 80 in worship, placed ads on Facebook and in area newspapers offering to do home repair projects at no cost to the community. “The response was amazing,” said Pastor Jeff Ferguson. “In just 5 days we completed … [Read more...]
MBU approves new nursing degree, welcomes record freshman class
ST. LOUIS – Missouri Baptist University’s Trustees approved the offering of a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and a post-master’s certificate in play therapy at their regularly scheduled meeting Aug. 22. The MSN degree will offer the following tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Nurse Educator and Executive Leadership. The U.S. Department of Labor-Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of advanced practice nurses to grow 31 percent from 2016-2026. The MSN program is set to … [Read more...]
Missouri Missions Offering supports student ministry, Deaf Youth Camp
JEFFERSON CITY – The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering supports 16 ministries in Missouri. This year’s theme is taken from 2 Corinthians 9:7 - “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” Following are two short stories about how the gifts of Missouri Baptists support missions projects throughout the Show Me State. The world comes to Missouri The men and women in Jagat and Nani … [Read more...]
Northside Baptist pastor running for Mo. House of Representatives
MOUNT VERNON – Wally Long, pastor of Northside Baptist Church here, recently announced his candidacy for a seat in the Missouri House of Representatives, serving for the 157th district. Long has been married for over 39 years and has eight children and seven grandchildren. He served in the U.S. Marines for 10 years, and in 2011 he retired from a 20-year career with the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Springfield. In 2014, he also worked as a legislative assistant for current Missouri state … [Read more...]
Foundation trustees dedicate renovations
JEFFERSON CITY – Trustees of the Missouri Baptist Foundation met on Friday, August 9th to dedicate the newly renovated office space, hear reports on investment returns, announce dividend rates for calendar year 2020, bring recognition to outstanding stewards, and participate in an educational session on bequests. The board of trustees opened its tri-annual meeting with a time of dedication and prayer over the newly renovated MBF offices. The space creates greater efficiencies and under … [Read more...]
MMO supports State Fair evangelism, pastors
JEFFERSON CITY – The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering supports 16 ministries in Missouri. This year’s theme is taken from 2 Corinthians 9:7 – “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” Following are two short stories about how the gifts of Missouri Baptists support missions projects throughout the Show Me State. A few minutes for eternity Every August, volunteers from across the … [Read more...]
Resolutions must be submitted 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 Aug. 28. The annual meeting is October 28-29 at the Branson 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 submit … [Read more...]
Gettys concert to cap MBC Annual Meeting
BRANSON – Keith and Kristyn Getty, who occupy a unique space in the world of music today as preeminent modern hymn writers, are hosting a concert for Missouri Baptists after the close of the MBC Annual Meeting Oct. 29. The Gettys also are leading worship on the second day of the Annual Meeting, which is held Oct. 28-29 at the Branson Convention Center. The concert begins at 7 p.m. on the 29th. Admission and parking are free, but tickets are required as seating is limited. All registered … [Read more...]
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