BRANSON – The Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) Resound Network is hosting a panel discussion at the MBC annual meeting here at 9 p.m., Oct. 25. The panel takes place at the Branson Convention Center in the Roark Creek room. Focused on the theme, “The Making of a Revitalization Leader,” the panel features Bob Bickford, associate director of replant at the North American Mission Board; Mark Hallock, a replant pastor in Denver, Colo.; Nathan Rose, a revitalization pastor in Kansas City; … [Read more...]
SWBTS alumni invited to Oct. 26 luncheon at MBC
BRANSON (SWBTS Alumni Association) – Alumni and friends of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, in Ft. Worth, Texas, are invited to the annual alumni lunch to be held during the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting in Branson. The lunch will be served Oct. 26 at noon. It will be in the Fall Creek room at the convention center. The luncheon is free for alumni and friends of the seminary. Lucas Hahn, director of admissions at Southwestern Seminary will provide updates on current … [Read more...]
MBC Executive Director to be honored for decade of service
BRANSON – Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Executive Director John Yeats will be honored for 10 years of service during the MBC’s annual meeting here, Oct. 25-26. Yeats, who was elected to serve in this post by the MBC Executive Board on Oct. 13, 2011, was officially installed during special ceremonies at the convention’s 2011 meeting only a few weeks later. For the past decade, Yeats has served Missouri Baptists alongside his wife, Sharon. In honor of their service, Missouri Baptist … [Read more...]
Ministry wives luncheon set for Oct. 26
BRANSON – The Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) will host its annual Ministry Wives Luncheon during the MBC annual meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 26. The luncheon is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. in the Cooper Creek Room 1 & 2 at the Branson Convention Center. Reservations are required for the event. The cost for reservation is $20. To learn more about the event or to register, visit mobaptist.org/wml. … [Read more...]
Mo. Baptist annual meeting to foster ‘Kingdom Focus’
Messengers to gather in Branson, Oct. 25-26 BRANSON – Messengers representing churches affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) are gathering Oct. 25-26 at the Branson Convention Center for their 187th annual meeting. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Kingdom Focus,” taken from Matthew 6:33: “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness …” The annual meeting begins at 3:30 p.m. Monday and closes Tuesday at 4 p.m. The full program is available online at … [Read more...]
Special hotel rates available for MBC annual meeting
BRANSON – Special hotel rates are available for a limited time to those attending the Missouri Baptist Convention Annual Meeting at the Branson Convention Center (located at 200 S Sycamore Street) here, Oct. 25-26. To learn more, visit www.mobaptist.org/annual-meeting/directions-lodging. The host hotel lists no special rates. The special rates noted below expire, Sept. 24: Best Western Music Capital Inn 3257 Shepherd of the Hills Expy. Branson, MO 65626 417.334.8378 Rate: $81 + … [Read more...]
Missouri DR workers to provide childcare at annual meeting
BRANSON – Trained volunteers from Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) will provide childcare on Monday and Tuesday of the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting here, Oct. 25-26. Registration is free, but required. The deadline for registration is Oct. 11. Childcare is being offered for children from birth through 7 years of age. It begins at 8 a.m., Oct. 25, and ends after the Tuesday evening session, Oct. 26. Although children will have snacks in childcare, parents are … [Read more...]
SBC presidential candidate to visit Jefferson City church
JEFFERSON CITY – Mike Stone, pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Blackshear, Ga., and one of four 2021 Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) presidential candidates, will speak at an “inspirational and informational” meeting at Concord Baptist Church here, May 10. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Stone is also the immediate past chairman of the SBC Executive Committee. Monte Shinkle, pastor of Concord Baptist Church, said he has come to know and respect Stone while serving alongside him on the SBC … [Read more...]
DR childcare adjusts to meet needs amid COVID-19 crisis
ST. CHARLES – For several years, Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief has handled the annual meeting childcare. This year, 2020, was the same in several respects: Steele, the 10-year old Labra-doodle dog was present; Disaster Relief staff brought toys, crafts, hands-on activities and clever games. There was one significant difference this year over last year: COVID-19 precautions. "We had 24 children on Monday. That’s less than we’ve had in the past. Last year, we had almost 50 children,” said … [Read more...]
Wives of ministry leaders get lesson on obedience through familiar words
ST. CHARLES – Every head bowed and every eye closed. These familiar words framed the humorous yet poignant message delivered by Bitsi Callahan, guest speaker at the event, “God Sees,” Ministry Wives Luncheon, which was held at the recent Missouri Baptist annual meeting in St. Charles. Women in attendance were first treated to a fabulous meal and then entertained with worship music by Chris and Rebecca Perstrope of Connect Church of Fenton. Mrs. Callahan followed, virtually on a big screen, … [Read more...]
Annual meeting offering supports ministry to refugees in St. Louis
ST. CHARLES – The “Good Neighbor Initiative” of Oasis International Ministries in the Bevo neighborhood of St. Louis, was the recipient of a $2,080 offering by MBC annual meeting messengers on the last day of the convention. Darren Casper, the Association Mission Strategist, for the St. Louis Metro Baptist Association, said the Good Neighbor Initiative attempts to connect volunteers from St. Louis area churches with an organization called Oasis International Ministries, located in the … [Read more...]
MBC messengers submit 8 motions
ST. CHARLES – Motions concerning the trustee selection and nominating committee process, critical race theory and asking pastors and directors of missions to affirm the Baptist Faith and Message were presented by messengers during the Missouri Baptist Convention’s annual meeting Oct. 26 - 27 here. Bob Ingold, a messenger from Second Baptist Church, Springfield, offered a series of five motions to amend the MBC bylaws, “related to reform of the trustee selection process” and the nominating … [Read more...]
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