JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Right to Life announced a "Keep Missouri Pro-Life" rally that will take place at the Capitol Rotunda here, June 24. "June 24th will forever be known as the day when the U.S. Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision was overturned," a press release from Missouri Right to Life stated. "It is the day when power was given back to the States to protect life. Also, on that day, all of our pro-life efforts over these many years allowed Missouri to become the first … [Read more...]
MBF trustees hear reports during spring meeting
JEFFERSON CITY (MBF) – The Missouri Baptist Foundation Board of Trustees met, April 28, at the Baptist Building in Jefferson City. Eleven of their twelve Board Members met to hear reports, discuss business, and celebrate a 25th staff member anniversary. It was the first official meeting for new board members elected at the annual meeting. Upon election in October, they observe the December board meeting before officially beginning their three-year term; after that meeting. Then they … [Read more...]
Missouri WMU holds missionary family retreat
ROCKY MOUNT (WMU) – After three long years of pandemic concerns, Missouri WMU (MWMU) was finally able to host the Missionary Family Retreat at Cross Pointe Camp and Retreat Center here, April 24-25. The theme of the retreat was “Hope in Christ,” based on Romans 12:12: “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Participants included 23 retired missionaries; prospective missionaries Dustin and Cherith Winslow; Sharon Pumpelly, who represented the International Mission … [Read more...]
FBC Lowry City hosts third annual ‘Answer the Call’ student gathering
LOWRY CITY – First Baptist Church here hosted its third “Answer the Call” student gathering, March 31-April 2. The gathering was born out a conversation between Pastor Jeremy Hostettler of First Baptist, Weaubleau, and Pastor Jeff Ferguson of First Baptist, Lowry City. Both pastors shared a burden about students or young adults: The students rarely say, “God has called me into full-time ministry.” “Answer the Call” exists to help students understand and properly respond to God’s call. The … [Read more...]
Former MBC Executive Director Don Wideman dies
KANSAS CITY – Former Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Executive Director Donald V. Wideman died, May 3, at the age of 95. A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for this Saturday, May 27 (further details provided below). Wideman served as MBC executive director from 1987-1997. “Don Wideman was probably the nicest and kindest man you would ever hope to meet,” said longtime MBC missionary Spencer Hutson, who served with the MBC during Wideman’s tenure. “He gave attention to all of … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptists grieve death of Gene Austin, MBC director of collegiate ministry
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptists are grieving the loss and celebrating the life of Gene Austin, director of collegiate ministry at the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC). Austin, 65, died on May 23 after a battle with cancer. “Gene leaves a legacy of disciple-making across Missouri campuses, where he led an army of collegiate missionaries and epitomized servant leadership,” MBC Executive Director John Yeats told The Pathway. “Gene was a trusted colleague, friend, and confidant, a dad … [Read more...]
‘Encountering Christ’: New High Street Press book by Springfield pastor puts spotlight on Jesus’s seven ‘I Am’ statements
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention, through its High Street Press imprint, has released a new resource for personal or group study titled Encountering Christ: Meeting Jesus in His Seven I AM Statements. Written by Pastor Eddie Bumpers of Crossway Baptist Church in Springfield, Mo., the 90-page softcover book seeks to answer the question Jesus asks his disciples in Matthew 16:15, “Who do you say that I am?” The true answer comes, not from opinions that emerged over the … [Read more...]
Currence to be renominated as SBC registration secretary
JEFFERSON CITY (BP) – Missouri pastor Jon Nelson announced Tuesday, April 25, that he intends to nominate Don Currence, mayor of Ozark, and administrative pastor at First Baptist, Ozark, for the office of SBC Registration Secretary. “It is my honor and joy to nominate Don Currence for Registration Secretary at the 2023 SBC in New Orleans,” said Nelson, pastor of Soma Community Church in Jefferson City. “Don accomplishes his duties with the highest standard of ethics and professionalism, … [Read more...]
New CP bulletin insert now available
JEFFERSON CITY – A new bulletin insert from the MBC helps Missouri Baptists better understand how their support of the Cooperative Program benefits the local church. The insert is titled, “7 Ways Your Gifts Go Around the World and Come Back Home.” Samples were mailed earlier this month to each MBC-affiliated church, and additional copies are available at no cost from the MBC. The Cooperative Program (CP) is the funding process Southern Baptists have used since 1925 to carry out the … [Read more...]
MBC Executive Director search committee accepting nominations through month of May
EDITOR'S NOTE: A new video update about the MBC Executive Director search was posted, May 22, at https://mobaptist.org/executive-director-search. JEFFERSON CITY – Until the end of May, the Missouri Baptist Convention's (MBC) Executive Director Search Committee is taking recommendations for potential candidates to serve as the MBC's next Executive Director. Recommendations can be made online at https://mobaptist.org/executive-director-search. Members of the MBC Executive Director … [Read more...]
National Day of Prayer rally at Missouri Capitol to feature Bill Federer
JEFFERSON CITY – Missourians will gather this Thursday (May 4) at Noon in the state Capitol for the annual National Day of Prayer rally. The keynote speaker at this year's prayer event is William J. "Bill" Federer. Federer is a nationally known speaker, best-selling author, and president of Amerisearch, Inc., a publishing company dedicated to researching America's noble heritage. His American Minute radio feature is broadcast daily across America and by the Internet, but on this … [Read more...]
SBC Executive Committee rejects Wellman’s nomination
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article has been updated to reflect the latest reporting from Baptist Press. DALLAS – Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Executive Committee (EC) trustees declined the nomination of Jared Wellman as the EC's president/CEO during a special called meeting in Dallas today (May 1). EC trustees rejected Wellman's nomination in a 50-31 vote, and a new EC presidential search committee has been named. Wellman, 39, is the pastor of Tate Springs Baptist Church in … [Read more...]
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