KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) — Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College celebrated the graduation of 298 students during the seventy-seventh commencement exercises on May 2. Seminary and college graduates received their degrees and heard a charge from President Jason Allen encouraging them for a lifetime of service to the Great Commission. “To gather for commencement is always a joy-filled, exhilarating occasion,” Allen said. “God has been so kind to this institution … [Read more...]
Q&A: Africa is not reached with the gospel
Africa has an urgent need for laborers to share the gospel. The image among Christian circles often portrays this area as mostly evangelical and reached. But according to International Mission Board missionary Josh Rivers, that’s not really the case. “Senegal is less evangelical than Iran,” Rivers, who has worked as a missionary in West Africa for more than 20 years, emphasized about a country steeped in Islam. “There are many places across Africa where the gospel has taken root and … [Read more...]
HLGU’s Freedom on the Inside program to celebrate first class of graduates
JEFFERSON CITY (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University’s (HLGU) President and trustees, along with the Director of the Freedom on the Inside program, are pleased to announce the program's first ever graduation ceremony. This unique program allows incarcerated individuals to earn a fully accredited Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies. The graduation ceremony will be held on May 15, 2025, at 9 am in the Jefferson City Correctional Center gymnasium. Eleven graduates will be recognized for … [Read more...]
HLGU asks U.S. Department of Education for protection from unconstitutional mandate
EDITOR'S NOTE: Read a related First-Person article by HLGU President Robert J. Matz by clicking here. HANNIBAL, Mo. (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU), affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) since 1857, has formally requested a religious accommodation from the U.S. Department of Education from a Biden-era regulation, 34 CFR §668.14. Without timely action by the Department, the university intends to file a lawsuit seeking relief to safeguard its religious … [Read more...]
A pocket full of thanks
Why is it when someone compliments me on what I’m wearing, I’m uncontrollably compelled to offer at least one piece of trivia about it? “Thanks, I found it on clearance for $14.99 at that little shop on Main.” “Thanks, it’s got pockets!” “Thanks, I almost didn’t wear it because it’s dry-clean-only and I want pizza.” No one wants those details. It was a compliment, not a summons to testify in federal court. Yet I’m bound by some weird, irresistible law of the compliment/trivia … [Read more...]
Raytown church finds new chance for life
JEFFERSON CITY – Dying churches are loved churches. For 25 years, John Still and his family poured into Spring Valley Baptist Church. It was their home, a congregation dedicated to the truth of the gospel. Still was faithful in the roles God gave him within Spring Valley, even as the church declined and then plateaued. He and his wife took on more responsibilities, but as the church shrank, ministries were consolidated or abandoned out of necessity. At times, he felt defeated and saddened, … [Read more...]
Cooperation key to work among nations say new IMB emeriti
By Emily Hall RICHMOND, Va. (IMB) – Together, the newest group of emeriti who gathered at International Mission Board’s annual Celebration of Emeriti near Richmond, Virginia, April 27-May 1, represent 1,818 years of service. They didn’t reach that milestone alone. Among the 65 new emeriti who came to Virginia were Mick and Dalese Stockwell, who spent 30 years as IMB missionaries in Ukraine and Czech Republic. Mick remembers feeling overwhelmed in the first years of their service in … [Read more...]
Southern Seminary finds itself in Jeopardy!
NASHVILLE (BP) – Southern Baptist Theological Seminary received a mention on the Jeopardy! Masters April 30 episode in a manner that gave a nod to the school’s devotion to biblical fidelity. “Scripture is the sole authority for faith and practice if you study at SBTS, this theological seminary in Louisville,” host Ken Jennings read to the contestants. Victoria Groce, the reigning Jeopardy! Masters champion who is currently in third place in the tournament, buzzed in first. “What … [Read more...]
Fourth annual Spurgeon Library Conference explores Spurgeon’s gospel preaching
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) — Midwestern Seminary hosted the fourth annual Spurgeon Library Conference on April 29, welcoming pastors, Spurgeon scholars, and seminary students to be encouraged by the ministry of Charles H. Spurgeon. Through sessions led by Joel Beeke, Thomas Kidd, and Geoff Chang, the conference focused on Spurgeon’s gospel-centered preaching. “The annual Spurgeon Library Conference is a hidden gem,” said President Jason Allen. “Having the conference in the Spurgeon … [Read more...]
Legislative actions aim to protect unborn lives
EDITOR'S NOTE: Timothy Faber serves as legislative consultant for the Missouri Baptist Convention. Last November Missourians voted on a constitutional amendment “officially” known as The Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative” but more commonly known as Amendment 3. It passed by 95,637 votes out of nearly 3 million votes cast, or 51.6% to 48.4%. Immediately after it went into effect Planned Parenthood sued to start invalidating the plethora of state statutes that had resulted in … [Read more...]
Eight things to know before starting a church building project
Recently our church completed a renovation project of our sanctuary and surrounding education space. This portion of our campus had not been updated for more than 30 years. It was a huge endeavor. From the planning stage to completion took the better part of a year. During this process I learned some valuable lessons that I hope will be helpful to pastors and churches considering a building project. 1. Pray! I know this seems obvious but do not be so sure of yourselves that you miss out … [Read more...]
Kansas City’s Collegiate Impact Ministries shares Christ, equips students to witness
KANSAS CITY – Gospel Saturation is one of Collegiate Impact’s four core values: they want to saturate the college campuses around Kansas City with the gospel of Jesus. Hence, their staff and students put focused, regular time into doing evangelism on campus and training students to share their faith with others on campus and beyond. In the month of March, Collegiate Impact staff and students had many opportunities to do those things in conjunction with partner churches as well as the … [Read more...]
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