ST. CHARLES – A special offering will take place Oct. 25 during the Missouri Baptist Convention’s annual meeting to benefit the Good Neighbor Initiative, a ministry of the St. Louis Metro Baptist Association. Beginning this fall, the Good Neighbor Initiative aims to bring Mark 12:31 to life as cities like St. Louis become home to refugees from around the world. That verse reads: “'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these." "Every year … [Read more...]
‘CORE’ to highlight church multiplication
ST. CHARLES – During the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) annual meeting here, the “CORE” conference will highlight church multiplication – one of the core elements of the MBC’s mission. The conference will occur during the afternoon and evening sessions of the MBC annual meeting, Oct. 25. Featured speakers include: • J.D. Payne, pastor for multiplication with The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Ala. Payne is responsible for overseeing the church’s Institute for Disciple Making as … [Read more...]
Three Mo. Baptist officer nominations announced
ST. CHARLES – As of press time, only three nominations for Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) officers have been announced. Tony Preston, director of missions for Clay-Platte Baptist Association, will nominate Ken Parker for president of the convention. Parker is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Kearney, where he has served since 2006. Prior to that, he pastored two churches in Fort Smith, Arkansas as well as Union, Mo. He is a graduate of Missouri Baptist College (University) … [Read more...]
Ratliff to deliver Missouri Baptist Convention sermon
TRENTON – Ron Ratliff, the pastor of Tenth Street Baptist Church in Trenton, will preach the “Annual Sermon” at the Missouri Baptist Convention’s annual meeting Oct. 25. Ratliff and his wife, Iva Gail, have been in ministry together for more than 30 years. They live 18 miles west of Trenton and run a cow/calf operation. Involved in the horse and cow business most of their lives, Ronnie and Iva Gail have a deep love for the land and the people of rural America, as well as the lifestyle. … [Read more...]
Resolutions needed by Oct. 1 for MBC annual meeting
JEFFERSON CITY – 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 65101-3215; Fax 573-635-0904; 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...]
Childcare deadline, Oct. 1
ST. CHARLES – Volunteers from Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) will provide childcare during the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting here, Oct. 24-26. Space is limited to 40 children, and registration is required. The registration deadline has been set for Oct. 1. Childcare is being offered for children from birth through 7 years of age. Childcare begins at 8:00 a.m., Oct. 24, and ends at Wednesday, Oct. 26. There is no cost for the childcare. Although children will have … [Read more...]
Calling down the fire
ST. CHARLES – The 2016 Missouri Baptist Pastor’s Conference will highlight the need for “calling down the fire” of God for powerful preaching and ministry. The conference is scheduled to take place at the St. Charles Convention Center here Oct. 24, preceding the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting. According to Pastor’s Conference President Tom Bray, pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church in Warrenton, pastors are responsible to study and exegete the word responsibly and to preach it … [Read more...]
‘Never alone:’ 2016 MBC Annual Meeting
ST. CHARLES – Messengers representing churches affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) are gathering Oct. 24-26 at the St. Charles Convention Center for their 182nd annual meeting. The theme is “Never Alone,” taken from Deut. 31:6, where Moses assures the Israelites, “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” (ESV) Neil … [Read more...]
Voter guide available at annual meeting
ST. CHARLES – A comprehensive 36-page voter guide will be among the resources available at The Pathway exhibit during the Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) annual meeting here Oct. 24-26 at the St. Charles Convention Center. Produced by the Constitutional Coalition in St. Louis, the voter guides will include information on statewide candidates, candidates for the General Assembly and all judgeships. The voter guide will also be available at The Pathway website, www.mbcpathway.com, and may … [Read more...]
Welcome home, Mo. Baptist Foundation!
As you’ve no doubt heard, the Missouri Baptist Foundation is coming home to the MBC family of ministries. On Sept. 20, the Missouri Supreme Court clarified corporation law by upholding the Appeals Court ruling and the Foundation is returning to the Missouri Baptist Convention family, ending 14 years of litigation. As I’m sure you are, I am so thankful to the Lord for the Supreme Court’s final decision. I invite you to join me in welcoming back the Foundation into the MBC family. We look … [Read more...]
Proposed resolutions needed by Oct. 1 for Missouri Baptist annual meeting
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 65101-3215; Fax 573-635-0904; 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 committee’s work. … [Read more...]
Calling down the fire
“Calling Down the Fire” is the theme of this year’s Pastors’ Conference which will be meeting on Oct. 24 just prior to the Convention in St. Charles Convention Center. The Pastors’ Conference will begin at 8:40 a.m. with pre-session music and 9:00a.m-4:30p.m. is the time of the conference. I am asking that you make this conference a matter of urgent prayer as I have asked the four men coming to proclaim God’s Word, to seek to bring us messages that will ignite our hearts for the glory of … [Read more...]