SPRINGFIELD – Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Springfield exists to make Christ-centered disciples of their neighbors and the nations. In 2022, church leaders are asking the Lord to lead members to build strong, loving relationships with their eight closest neighbors as part of a neighboring initiative being called "We Are Neighbors." The initiative launched on Jan. 2 with the first sermon in a five-part sermon series. As part of the initiative, Ridgecrest is rolling out six different … [Read more...]
Volunteer DR team member inspired by serving
POLLOCK – Chris Curtis wasn’t sure what to expect on her first Missouri Disaster Relief call out. “My husband and I planned to do Disaster Relief, but he died in May 2021,” she said. Chris, an untrained volunteer, opted to go to Dawson Springs, Ky., on her first callout. “It was life changing for me. I’m 67 and never witnessed anything like this,” she said. In Dawson Springs, at least in the area where the Bethel Association groups with whom she traveled was sent, there were only two … [Read more...]
FBC Ferguson helps with tornado response
FERGUSON – The power of a tornado takes minutes to destroy a town, but the impact on the survivors lasts a lifetime. First Baptist Church of Ferguson has been working with fire departments and the city of Ferguson to support the survivors of the Mayfield, Ky., tornado. Doug Inman, FBC associate pastor of missions and youth, is also a firefighter in his community of Orchard Farm and the chaplain for the Ferguson fire department. “A fellow firefighter from Orchard Farm said he was willing … [Read more...]
‘Get back to the Word of God,’ Bumpers tells elected officials at prayer service
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptists prayed for state and national leaders during an annual prayer service at Concord Baptist Church here, Jan. 5. The church welcomed Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson, as well as other state officials, to the event. During the service, Pastor Eddie Bumpers of Crossway Baptist Church, Springfield, challenged elected officials with biblical wisdom for leaders from Exodus 18. First, Bumpers encouraged them to “develop a heart of … [Read more...]
Missouri Disaster Relief helps Ky. church after tornado damages building
DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. – God used Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief to bring hope to a church whose building had significant tornado damage. On Dec. 10, at 10:40 p.m. a strong tornado ripped through Kentucky, and damaged much of this town of 3,200 people. Barb Gaines of Lamar was a Missouri DR chaplain in an early group of responders staying at a Princeton, Ky., church with other DR members, but working in Dawson Springs. “Dawson Springs is a low income area and few people had any … [Read more...]
Baptist Homes, MBC’s CLC file amicus brief in SCOTUS case challenging vaccine mandate
WASHINGTON – United States Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments in a legal challenge to the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates, Jan. 7. This lawsuit was submitted to the court by Missouri Attorney General (AG) Eric Schmitt – alongside attorneys general from nine other states – and was argued by Missouri Deputy AG Jesus Osete. The Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries (BHHM), alongside the Christian Life Commission (CLC) of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC), … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptists eclipse MMO giving record, exceed goals in CP and mission offerings
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptists proved themselves resilient and resourceful in 2021 – in record-breaking fashion, according to preliminary figures just released. Despite the continuing challenges of Covid-19 and its variants – which affect worship, fellowship, and methods of giving – Missouri Baptists set a new giving record for the Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering (MMO), contributing $824,436 in 2021 – surpassing the previous record of $821,722 set in 2019. Total MMO … [Read more...]
St. Joseph Association strives for missional outreach
ST. JOSEPH – The St. Joseph Baptist Association may be 150 years old, but they are remaking themselves constantly in order to reach more people for Christ in northwest Missouri and beyond. Director of Missions Roger Brumley leads the association and their theme is “Building Great Commission Churches.” Brumley says, “We minister to member churches by providing opportunities for different areas of ministry.” He listed several association ministries: camps, conferences, missions, disaster … [Read more...]
Southern Baptists celebrate 100 years of partnership in Romania
This year, the Baptist Theological Institute (ITB), in Bucharest, Romania, celebrated 100 years of existence and partnership with Southern Baptists. From vision-casting to sending personnel, Southern Baptists have walked alongside Romanian Baptists. The plot of land the institute sits on and the buildings that house it were purchased with Southern Baptist money, some of which was raised by members of Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) who sold eggs collected on Sunday mornings. That … [Read more...]
Recycled Bible study materials get second life
Two Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) churches have found new uses for their former Sunday School and other Bible study materials, while also supporting international mission activities. New Florence Baptist in eastern Missouri sends volunteers each year to Love Packages. “We’ve been going there for 8 years,” Pastor Brian Larkin says, “and I have never heard an adult or a youth say they would never go back there again. Even though the work can be physically demanding (our folks)…are … [Read more...]
High Street Press seeking Missouri Baptist authors
JEFFERSON CITY – Beginning Jan. 1, High Street Press, the publishing imprint of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC), is inviting Missouri Baptist authors to submit manuscripts and manuscript proposals through an online author’s portal at highstreet.press. High Street Press exists to partner with Missouri Baptist authors to create reasonably priced, theologically sound books that help transform lives and communities with the gospel. Prospective authors may complete an online form and … [Read more...]
Wildwood family builds legacy of music, faith
WILDWOOD – Music, family, and service are all a part of Denise Konneman’s heritage. Konneman recently stepped away from sharing her talent as the pianist at Fellowship of Wildwood to move with her retired husband, Larry, to Liberty, Mo., to be near her children and grandchildren. “My mom began my music career,” Konneman said. “She played several instruments because of her musical family, and she wanted us to grow up with music.” Konneman’s dad, Dick Clark, member of Fellowship of … [Read more...]
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