BIRMINGHAM (BP) – By overwhelming votes, Southern Baptists strengthened their stances against sexual abuse and racism during the opening day of their June 11-12 SBC annual meeting in Birmingham, Ala. Ronnie Floyd, president and CEO of the SBC Executive Committee, told messengers after their votes, “I believe this is a very significant moment in the history of the Southern Baptist Convention. And I believe that every one of us needs to thank God for this moment.” Messengers raised booklets … [Read more...]
Missouri churches invested in new missionaries
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Two men baptized in Missouri churches were among 26 new missionaries appointed by the International Mission Board during a sending celebration at the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting, June 12. Lev Fields*, along with his wife Elsie* and their daughter, will be serving in Northern Africa and the Middle East with the IMB. Although they were sent by a church in North Carolina, Lev was baptized in Missouri. He and Elsie shared with Southern Baptist messengers … [Read more...]
Billy Paul Dudley, son of longtime Mo. pastor, dies
LEBANON – Billy Paul Dudley, son of Billy (Bill) Wayne and Lillie Marie Mills Dudley, was born January 21, 1964, in Bartlesville Oklahoma. He departed this life Friday, June 28, 2019, at his home, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of 55 years, five months, and seven days. On June 8, 1985, he was united in marriage to Mary Beth Nevils, and to this union one daughter and two sons were born. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; William (Bill) and Hester Dudley and Edvun (Ed) and … [Read more...]
26 new missionaries obey God’s call to the nations
BIRMINGHAM (BP) – David and Zoey Lee know they can go as Southern Baptist missionaries today because Christian believers in the past sacrificed to get the Gospel to their homeland – a truth they shared June 11 during a Sending Celebration to honor the appointment of 26 new Southern Baptist international missionaries. “Many missionaries came to Korea and laid down their lives for our people,” said David Lee. “We would not be able to stand here without their obedience to God’s … [Read more...]
Yeats re-elected recording secretary alongside diverse slate of SBC officers
BIRMINGHAM – John Yeats, executive director of the Missouri Baptist Convention, was again re-elected to serve as the Southern Baptist Convention’s recording secretary during the June 11-12 SBC annual meeting in Birmingham, Ala. He was nominated by Jon Nelson, pastor of Soma Community Church, Jefferson City. “I’ve witnessed first-hand his consistent leadership across our state. He loves to invite younger men to walk alongside him in the realm of his denominational life, but also in being … [Read more...]
MBC resolutions due 60 days prior to 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 Missouri Baptist Convention's Oct. 28-29th 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 … [Read more...]
One of state’s oldest Baptist churches will celebrate 200 years of service
COOPER COUNTY – One of the oldest Southern Baptist churches in Missouri will celebrate 200 years of Christian work at a special worship service at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23. Pisgah Baptist Church members invite former members, friends and the public to celebrate with them. Calvin Brown, director of missions for Concord Baptist Association, will preach. The church is located on Highway O, approximately one mile south of the intersection of Highways O and J in Cooper County. Terry Barnett is … [Read more...]
Missouri’s Yeats re-elected as Southern Baptist Convention recording secretary
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) – John Yeats, the executive director of the Missouri Baptist Convention, was re-elected as the Southern Baptist Convention recording secretary at the convention’s annual meeting here, June 11. Yeats had 62.89 percent of the vote. North Carolina pastor Eddie Eaton had 36.46 percent of the vote. Twenty ballots - less than 1 percent - were disqualified. Yeats was nominated for a 23rd term as the Southern Baptist Convention’s recording secretary by church planter Jon … [Read more...]
MBTS faculty members release new book on Cooperative Program
KANSAS CITY – Two faculty members at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary have released a new book that offers a concise and readable introduction to the cooperative work of Southern Baptists. Better Together: You, Your Church, and the Cooperative Program by Robert J. Matz and John Mark Yeats, is designed for individual or group study. In seven easy-to-read chapters, each of which closes with challenging discussion questions, the book shows why Southern Baptists are passionate about … [Read more...]
Foundation trustees see 2019 market rebound
JEFFERSON CITY – Trustees of the Missouri Baptist Foundation met on May 17th to hear reports on investment returns, approve management of properties donated to advance the Gospel, award multiple academic scholarships, and participate in a session on board governance. Trustee, Dan Case, CPA, CTP, led the board in a devotion on Philippians 4:6-7. Mr. Case brings extensive knowledge to the board in his service on the Endowment Management Committee, which affirmed its current Investment … [Read more...]
Gospel focus for NAMB at SBC Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) – During the 2019 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting, the North American Mission Board will emphasize how every aspect of its work involves sending the hope of the Gospel throughout North America. “Evangelism is at the heart of everything we do and drives our church planting and compassion ministry strategy,” said NAMB President Kevin Ezell. “It’s all about the Gospel at the North American Mission Board.” Crossover, the cooperative outreach initiative that … [Read more...]
Midwestern to host FTC at annual meeting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) – Several Christian ministries – including Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s “For the Church” (FTC) – will offer events on topics ranging from growing healthy churches to current issues in the Southern Baptist Convention for messengers and others attending the SBC’s June 11-12 annual meeting in Birmingham, Ala. Among them: • Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will host a For The Church luncheon June 11 centered on the theme “Together for the Church: … [Read more...]
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