BRANSON – Ken Whitten closed out the 2025 Missouri Baptist annual meeting here with a reminder of the Apostle Peter’s struggles in ministry, and how Jesus can overcome their own struggles. Whitten serves as national director of pastoral leadership at the North American Mission Board (NAMB). Prior to his ministry with NAMB, he served 33 years as senior pastor of Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz, Fla., as well as many other denominational roles. Whitten used Luke 22:31-34 as his text, … [Read more...]
Why we gather
Each year, our affiliated Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) churches gather for an annual meeting, and this year we had well over 1,700 registered messengers and guests! It literally takes hundreds of hours of preparation, costs thousands of dollars, and for many, it requires hours of driving to attend and participate. Once we all arrive, we spend countless hours in a room listening to reports, conducting business, raising ballots, listening to preaching, and enjoying worship. For the past … [Read more...]
‘Let them see Jesus,’ MBC president proclaims at annual meeting
BRANSON – Missouri Baptist Convention President Wesley Vance exhorted messengers at the MBC annual meeting to let the people in their communities see Jesus powerfully through their preaching and witness. “Our churches need godly men and women who possess a warrior’s ethos,” said Vance, who serves as executive pastor at Crossway Baptist Church in Springfield. These churches, he said, need people “that will stand in the middle of their community, not to flex some church program or new church … [Read more...]
MBC messengers adopt report on office of pastor, urge churches to fight for life in 2026
BRANSON, Mo. – During their 191st annual meeting, Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) messengers celebrated their Great Commission partnership and were challenged to reach and baptize 8,000 new believers across the state in 2026. They also urged churches to continue fighting for the life of the unborn, and they adopted a task force report regarding “office of the pastor, specifically as it relates to a woman’s role in ministry.” Coming from 478 churches, 1,365 Missouri Baptist messengers … [Read more...]
MBC Credentials Committee Task Force releases report on office of pastor
BRANSON, Mo. – A task force of Missouri Baptist Convention's (MBC) Credentials Committee has released a written report on the "office of the pastor, specifically as it relates to a woman's role in ministry." The report was released ahead of the MBC annual meeting in Branson, Oct. 27-28, where the task force will present their findings to messengers. Watch the video below, featuring MBC president Wesley Vance and task force chairman Brian Jump, to learn more. Then follow the link at the … [Read more...]
‘Resilient Hope’: Women in Ministry Luncheon scheduled for Oct. 28
BRANSON – The Missouri Baptist Convention’s 2025 Ministry Wives Luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 11:30am in the St. Charles Convention Center here. The luncheon’s theme is “Resilient Hope: Standing Steadfast in Faith and Purpose for the Glory of God.” The special guest speaker is Dr. Kelly King. The luncheon costs $25, and registration is required. Childcare is available for this event. Learn more and register at https://mobaptist.org/annual-meeting/ministry-wives-luncheon/. … [Read more...]
Croteau to speak at MBC apologetics network event during annual meeting
BRANSON, Mo. – Ed Croteau is the featured speaker at a special event Oct. 26 preceding the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting in Branson. Croteau will address the topic, “Does God have a clear plan for the nation of Israel, distinct from the church?” The Missouri Baptist Apologetics Network (MBAN) is hosting the event, which runs from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in Taneycomo B of the Branson Hilton Convention Center. The event is free of charge and open to the public. MBAN is a network … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptist Pastors’ Conference set Monday, Oct. 27
BRANSON – Missouri Baptists will gather in Branson on Monday morning and early afternoon, Oct. 27, for their annual Pastors’ Conference. The conference begins at 8:30 a.m., in the Branson Convention Center. Featuring several keynote speakers, as well as a luncheon, the Missouri Baptist Pastors’ Conference takes place immediately before the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting. Registration is required for the luncheon. To learn more or to register for the Pastors’ Conference … [Read more...]
MBC to host Oct. 27 dinner for bi-vocational pastors
BRANSON – Executive Director Wes Fowler and the staff of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) are hosting a dinner for bi-vocational pastors and their wives, Oct. 27, during the MBC Annual Meeting in Branson. The dinner begins at 5 p.m. in the Taneycomo A&B ballroom of the Branson Hilton Convention Center. It features a welcome and “thank you” message from Fowler, as well as gifts for each pastor and his wife. “I am so grateful for the ministry of bi-vocational pastors across our … [Read more...]
Full slate of MBC officers to be renominated during 2025 annual meeting
BRANSON – The full slate of Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) officers who are currently serving the convention will be re-nominated during the MBC annual meeting in Branson, Oct. 27-28. Pastor Eddie Bumpers of Crossway Baptist Church announced his intention to nominate Wesley Vance, executive pastor at Crossway, as MBC president. “Wesley Vance is a man that loves Jesus, his family and the local church,” Bumpers said. “Over the last several years he has served in a variety of ministry … [Read more...]
‘Let Them See Jesus’: Alistair Begg among featured speakers at MBC annual meeting
MBC's 191st gathering set for Oct. 27-28 in Branson BRANSON, Mo. – Messengers representing churches affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) are gathering Oct. 27-28 at the Branson Hilton Convention Center for their 191st annual meeting. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Let Them See Jesus,” taken from Acts 4:20, where Peter and John confess before the Sanhedrin, “… we are unable to stop speaking about what we have seen and heard” (CSB). The annual meeting begins at … [Read more...]
Resolutions due 60 days before MBC 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...]
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