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...]
Despite tropical storm, DR volunteers continue Hurricane Ida response
MANDEVILLE, La. (The Alabama Baptist) – The heavy rains coming in from Tropical Storm Nicholas made the work of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief more difficult in Louisiana, where hundreds of volunteers are engaged in cleanup and recovery efforts. “It’s really hurt us with getting work orders done,” said Edgar Barnhill, who serves as the “white hat,” or head honcho, of the Incident Command Center at Mandeville First Baptist Church. Barnhill, who came from Charleston First Baptist … [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...]
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...]
Church where MBC was born ministers to the grieving
NEW BLOOMFIELD – After 195 years, Providence Baptist Church here continues ministry – especially by helping members of the community deal with grief. The church was working through a 13-week Grief Share session, Pastor Jim Shaver of Providence Baptist said at the end of August. That follows two separate two-hour Loss of Spouse seminars held July 15 and Aug. 12. Each seminar drew at least a dozen people. Both Shaver and a retired pastor who is also a member of the Providence congregation, … [Read more...]
Missionary kid gains Great Commission passion through MBC collegiate ministry
POINT LOOKOUT – Tim Cheah grew up as a missionary kid, but it wasn’t until college that he began to understand what it meant to personally live out the Great Commission in every sphere of life. Born to Malaysian parents, Cheah spent most of his childhood on the mission field in Indonesia. His parents served through an organization called Ethnos 360, laboring to build relationships between the people and local churches in the area. In a predominantly Muslim country where animistic beliefs … [Read more...]
First Baptist, Laclede, finds alternative to traditional, indoor Bible school format
LACLEDE – It is not the first time a church has held vacation Bible school in the park instead of the church building. But for several reasons this year it was the option that made most sense for First Baptist Church, Laclede. They are located in north-central Missouri near Brookfield. Brandy Wright, the VBS director at First Baptist Church said that because of COVID-19 last year, they chose to have VBS outdoors in the city park near their church. But this year they decided to do it … [Read more...]
New Florence Baptist’s focus on children rewarded with new church pews
NEW FLORENCE – New Florence Baptist in east central Missouri focuses ministry on children in its small community. The program has reaped not only spiritual rewards, but also at least one financial one. Last year the church received a $10,000 donation for new pews from an anonymous local resident who liked what the church was doing in the community. New Florence Pastor Brian Larkin says it’s just another example of the amazing way God works when people are faithful. “We’re really committed … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptists encouraged to pray for, reach out to veterans
JEFFERSON CITY – Every generation has moments that define them. For many, 9/11 was that defining moment. As men and women immediately answered their country’s call to fight terrorism, many more would answer that call for the next nearly 20 years in Afghanistan, America’s longest war. Now that the U.S. military has withdrawn from Afghanistan, veterans from the war there are reflecting on their experience while emotionally processing through the controversy surrounding America’s … [Read more...]
MMO helps abused & neglected, fosters gospel work in Montana
JEFFERSON CITY – The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering supports 24 ministries in Missouri. This year’s theme is taken from 2 Corinthians 8:5: “They gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us by God’s will.” Following are two short stories about how the gifts of Missouri Baptists support missions projects throughout the Show Me State. Caring for the abused, neglected Missouri faces a foster-care crisis. No one knows this better than Ramona Conrad-Cooper, who leads … [Read more...]
Summer missionaries encourage believers, share Christ’s love
JEFFERSON CITY – Summer Missions 2021 is under wraps. For the last two-and-a-half months, God has been on the move, working in and through college students as they serve across the state. From the kickoff at orientation at the end of May, this year’s internship program was off to a promising start. MBCollegiate Director Gene Austin, received even more positive feedback than usual following the training weekend. “Every year I hear in a general way how Summer Missions Orientation prepares … [Read more...]
MMO supports rape survivors, healthcare ministry
JEFFERSON CITY – The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering supports 24 ministries in Missouri. This year’s theme is taken from 2 Corinthians 8:5: “They gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us by God’s will.” Following are two short stories about how the gifts of Missouri Baptists support missions projects throughout the Show Me State. A heart for rape survivors Missouri Baptist University students like Lindsey Peters have a heart for survivors of sexual assaults. … [Read more...]
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