SPRINGFIELD – Messengers will be challenged to move “Forward” with Christ and in ministry as they gather at the Springfield Expo Center here for the 181st annual meeting of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC), Oct. 26-28. “Forward,” the theme of the annual meeting, is based on Philippians 3:13-14: “But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” The annual … [Read more...]
Committee on Convention Committees set
SPRINGFIELD – Ministers and lay people have been appointed to serve on the 2015 Missouri Baptist Convention Committee on Convention Committees by MBC president Neil Franks. One member is from each of Missouri’s eight regions. John King (Southwest region), pastor of Ozark Mountain Community Church, Blue Eye, was named chairman of the committee. Other ministers serving on the committee are: Andy Braams, Fairfax Baptist, Fairfax (Northwest region); Nathan Rose, Liberty Baptist, Liberty (West … [Read more...]
Offering slated for Tuesday at 2015 annual meeting
SPRINGFIELD — A special offering will be taken during the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting Oct. 27 at 11:15 a.m. to benefit the Disaster Relief collegiate summer missionary program. The program completed its second year this summer, with six summer missionaries from around the state getting the opportunity to be Christ’s hands and feet in Missouri and across the country. Over the course of the summer, they were trained in mud out, chainsaw, manning shower trailers, childcare … [Read more...]
Three officers re-nominated for MBC
SPRINGFIELD – All but one officer of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) will stand for re-election when messengers gather in Springfield for the MBC annual meeting, Oct. 26-28. Doug Richey, pastor of Pisgah Baptist Church, Excelsior Springs, and MBC second vice president, has decided not to run for a second term. Instead, he plans to nominate Josh Hall, pastor of Selmore Baptist Church in Ozark, to serve as second vice president. “I am a believer in the value of broad participation in … [Read more...]
Robert Shelton to preach ‘Christ is only the answer’ during convention sermon
PLATTSBURG – The Apostle Paul wrote his second letter to the church at Corinth amid an era of spiritual immaturity and an increasingly sinful culture. Robert Shelton believes Missouri Baptists would do well to consider Paul’s words as we look at our own society. The pastor of First Baptist Church, Plattsburg, Shelton will preach from 2 Corinthians 4 during the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting’s Convention Sermon, Oct. 27, at 11:35 a.m. He will expand upon the idea that Christians … [Read more...]
Special annual meeting hotel rates available
SPRINGFIELD – Messengers to the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting can find special rates and make reservations at Springfield hotels listed on the MBC website at www.mobaptist.org/annual-meeting/lodging-parking. The University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center, which is hosting the annual meeting, is offering standard king or double rooms at $96 per night. To get this rate, call 417.864.7333 and use the group code, MOBPC. The Holiday Inn Express Downtown Springfield is offering … [Read more...]
Proposed resolutions for MBC annual meeting needed by Oct. 1
SPRINGFIELD – Missouri Baptist Convention messengers planning to submit proposed resolutions during this year’s annual meeting are encouraged to send the proposals by October 1 to the Resolutions Committee, Missouri Baptist Convention, 400 E. High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101-3253; Fax 573-635-5869; E-mail: pjeffries@mobaptist.org. Sending resolutions in advance of the annual meeting of the convention makes possible a more thorough consideration of the resolution and expedites the … [Read more...]
Jennifer Rothschild headlines Ministry Wives Luncheon
SPRINGFIELD – All women – ministry wives or not — are invited to attend the Ministry Wives Luncheon during the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting here. The luncheon will be at noon, Oct. 27 at the University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center and will feature author and Bible teacher Jennifer Rothschild. She will be speaking about how God’s unfailing love changes everything. Rothschild is a “recovering perfectionist” who has learned to live beyond limits since her life drastically … [Read more...]
Conference to challenge Missourians to pray
SPRINGFIELD – Speakers at the Missouri Baptist Pastors’ Conference, Oct. 26, will challenge Missouri Baptists to pray for revival and spiritual awakening. The conference, which precedes the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting, is open to the public and will take place at the Springfield Expo Center here. The conference will open at 8:50 a.m. on Oct. 26, with musical worship led by the worship team from The Church at Pleasant Ridge. The Pleasant Ridge worship team will also lead … [Read more...]
‘CORE’ conference to challenge messengers to make disciples
SPRINGFIELD – Missouri Baptists will be encouraged and exhorted to take the gospel out into the world and make disciples during two “CORE” sessions as part of the Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) annual meeting here. The two sessions – Oct. 27 at 2:45 and 6:30 p.m. – will be led by Alvin Reid, professor of evangelism and student ministry at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Greg Stier, popular Christian author and speaker who equips teenagers to relationally share the … [Read more...]
Executive Board, entity trustees to gather in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Executive Board members will meet immediately prior to – and immediately after – this year’s annual meeting here, Oct. 26-28. During a 1 p.m. meeting on Oct. 26, the board is scheduled to deal with committee recommendations and to finalize its report and recommendations to messengers at the annual meeting. Immediately following the annual meeting, Oct. 28, new Executive Board members will also gather alongside new MBC entity trustees – from … [Read more...]
Forward with the gospel
There is a passion burning in the heart of Missouri Baptists of every generation to make a difference in Jesus’ name. We are commissioned to take the gospel to our communities, the nation, and to the ends of the earth. Acting on that commission is a deliberate step of faith we make daily. One observant Missouri Baptist pastor noted recently that Satan doesn’t need to attack a ministry sitting still; he attacks those making an impact for Christ. Recent attacks on the churches, our … [Read more...]