KANSAS CITY – There are many internationals living in Missouri. Especially in the urban areas of the state, the population in many locations hails from all over the world. But the question for many MBC church members is “How can I get to know these people?” And then, “How can I share Christ with internationals?” There are three festivals being planned and Missouri Baptist leaders are urging people to go to these international celebrations and meet people. The hope is that relationships … [Read more...]
Blue Springs church blessed by abundance of pastors
BLUE SPRINGS – Lindy Reed, senior pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Blue Springs, is excited to see what is happening among his congregation. “We are having baptisms every week,” he said, “and in addition to new people, four other pastors are members of the church.” Reed reported that retired pastors John Holt, Bob McCutcheon, and Dan Griffin along with current seminary student, James Milam, join him in service to the church. “It is unbelievable as we watch people step up to serve,” he … [Read more...]
FBC Linn mission team ministers in Montana
BILLINGS, Mont. – Members of the First Baptist Church, Linn, recently spent a week on mission at the Racers Set Free Church in Billings, Mont. As part of the cooperative partnership between the Missouri Baptist Convention and the Montana Baptist Convention, ten members of the FBC Linn traveled to Billings, Mont., to hold Bible Clubs in local parks and work on several projects at the church. In 2021 FBC Linn Pastor David Krueger contacted Steve Fowler, Montana coordinator for the … [Read more...]
‘About 400’ Baptist churches lost in Russia’s war on Ukraine
LVIV, Ukraine (BP) – About 400 Ukrainian Baptist congregations have been lost in Russia’s war on Ukraine, said Ukrainian Baptist Theological Seminary President Yaroslav Pyzh, who is working to restore pastoral leadership to impacted cities. While volunteers at six humanitarian relief We Care Centers across Ukraine are helping internally displaced people winterize their homes, replacing roofs, windows and doors, Pyzh said the real challenge for UBTS is to rebuild pastoral leadership in … [Read more...]
Pro-life VBS introduces kids to value of God’s creation
BROOKFIELD – Summer has flown by quickly and kids are preparing to head back to the classroom, but summer has been sweet spot for one of the most effective tools Missouri Baptists have: Vacation Bible School. For 50 kids in Brookfield, that meant a week that emphasized the biblical truth that each life is a precious gift from God with a pro-life VBS. Cindy Blakely, co-director of VBS at Park Baptist Church here, said it was a very timely and effective message for their … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptists encouraged to visit Baptist tent at the state fair in Sedalia
SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair midway has bright lights, cotton candy, foot long hot dogs and thrilling rides. But just a block or two south of it is the Baptist Tent which offers some good things too – especially, a chance to hear the gospel. The Missouri State Fair begins today (Aug. 11) and continues through Aug. 21. For three minutes of a visitor’s time they receive an opportunity to enter a drawing for a retail gift card. All they need to do is listen to a volunteer’s testimony … [Read more...]
Collegians spend summer on mission across Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY –From Super Summer and Disaster Relief to Vacation Bible School and ministry to refugees, Missouri Baptist collegiate missionaries are serving in a variety of ways across the state this summer. Some collegiate missionaries served as leaders at Super Summers held at Hannibal-LaGrange University and/or Southwest Baptist University. “It’s a lot of fun interacting with the kids at all levels. We had yard games where we laughed together, we cry together, we get in the Word … [Read more...]
Students grow in faith at MBC’s Super Summer camps
HANNIBAL/BOLIVAR – More than 700 youth attended week-long Super Summer camps at either Hannibal-LaGrange or Southwest Baptist Universities in June. They represented 27 churches at HLGU and 22 at SBU. In addition, another 15 churches between the two sent teaching pastors, but no youth, to Super Summer. “We had senior pastors between the ages of 30 and 65 come and lead the sessions. They preached the word and connected with the youth,” said Bob Caldwell, camps director from The Ridge … [Read more...]
Disaster Relief fall training opportunities announced
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief (MODR) invites Missouri Baptists to regional training events in order be equipped to participate in disaster call-outs. There will be two training sessions held in central and southwest Missouri this fall. These sessions are designed to equip future and current volunteers. Becoming a MODR volunteer provides an excellent opportunity for hands-on service to people in need. Training is open to any member of a Southern Baptist church who … [Read more...]
Americans believe religious liberty is declining
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – While most Americans say religious liberty is on the decline in the country, even more believe Christians are increasingly confronted with intolerance in the U.S. But some say American Christians complain too much about how they are treated. Over half of Americans (54%) say religious liberty is on the decline in America, including 24% who strongly agree, according to a Lifeway Research survey of 1,005 Americans in September 2021. Nearly 1 in 3 disagree (32%), and 14% … [Read more...]
‘Assure the right to life’: Lewis urges Southern Baptists to support pro-life amendment in U.S. Constitution
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article includes reporting by Tom Strode of Baptist Press. JEFFERSON CITY – Longtime Missouri Southern Baptist statesman and pro-life advocate Larry Lewis is calling Southern Baptists to lead out in support of a pro-life amendment to the United States Constitution. Lewis was among many Southern Baptist pro-life advocates who rejoiced, June 24, when the high court overruled its 1973 Roe v. Wade opinion – as well as the 1992 Planned Parenthood v. Casey ruling that … [Read more...]
South Asian churches take ownership of church multiplication
SOUTH ASIA (IMB) – Churches in South Asia have deep roots in fertile soil. Seeds of the gospel have spread across the area, and new churches are being planted. Churches plant churches who plant churches, and each church’s birth and subsequent growth requires local leadership. South Asian church leaders are putting into practice what they’ve learned and are training others to do the same. Aadya is one of many South Asians spreading the seeds of the gospel. Clark and Elizabeth Atwood serve … [Read more...]
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