Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise. – Jeremiah 17:14 Thirteen-year-old Abby* had big dreams. Maybe they seemed out of reach for now: money was tight, and she lived in a small Missouri town with her single mom. But Abby earned good grades and had several close friends; she had decided she was going somewhere. Fast forward to freshman year of high school. Everything was down: Abby’s school attendance, her grades, her friendships, and … [Read more...]
Zellmer recalls lessons from early days of ministry
MOSCOW MILLS – Some pastors ask themselves, “If I had to look back on some things I would not do and would do in early seasons of ministry. what would those things be?” It seems like a lot of people experience regrets about their past as they become more mature. Those questions were raised in a series of blog posts by a NAMB church planting leader, Jason Zellmer, this past spring. Zellmer is the director of Send Network-Missouri. As the North American Mission Board’s point person for … [Read more...]
MBTS president publishes updated edition of Spurgeon’s ‘Lectures to My Students’
KANSAS CITY – Midwestern Seminary celebrated today the release of President Jason K. Allen’s latest book, an updated edition of Charles Haddon Spurgeon’s Lectures to My Students, published by B&H Publishers. This deluxe edition of Lectures to My Students includes an introduction from Allen, lightly edited material for readability, and updated design aspects. Commenting on the release, Allen said, “I’m so grateful to partner with B&H Publishers and release this new, impressive, … [Read more...]
SBU nursing programs gain nearly $300,000 in grants
BOLIVAR (SBU) – The Missouri State Board of Nursing has awarded Southwest Baptist University nearly $300,000 in grant money to enhance and grow our nursing programs on both the Bolivar and Springfield campuses. The grants were awarded through the board’s Nursing Education Incentive Program (NEIP) and are targeted to the following areas: • Springfield campus: $150,000 to add a full-time faculty member for the Master of Science in Nursing program and support the transition of the MSN-Nurse … [Read more...]
Seasons change: Embrace it!
I find immense joy in witnessing the transitions that occur throughout the year! They serve as a profound reminder of God’s boundless creativity and diversity. Not only do the seasons undergo transformations, but the seasons of our lives do as well. While some of these changes can be welcoming, like getting your dream job, getting married, and completing a home remodel. Others can be discouraging, like losing your dream job, never-ending home remodel, or a spouse passing away. How we … [Read more...]
Richland Baptist relives past by holding camp meeting
MEMPHIS – There was a time when camp meetings were held on church grounds. People brought camping gear and spent time fellowshipping together, eating dinner on the grounds and having all-day singing and preaching. Richland Baptist Church in this northern Missouri community brought a modern version of the past. “It is in the premise of an old-time camp meeting, but in the old days, they actually camped,” said Pastor Richard Lourcey. Scores of people descended on the grounds of this rural … [Read more...]
Immanuel Baptist, Bethany, hosts Harrison Baptist Association’s evangelism rally
BETHANY – The Evangelism Rally over the Memorial Day weekend (Pentecost Sunday) at Immanuel Baptist Church here sponsored by the Harrison Baptist Association offered training in how to share Jesus with the community. “We’ve discovered some just need training to increase their boldness,” Ryan Kunce, evangelism director for Harrison Baptist Association and lead pastor of First Baptist Church of Bethany, said. “Our first rally was last year,” Kunce continued, “and we were pleased with the … [Read more...]
Disciples make disciples at Missouri Valley College
MARSHALL – The shared goal of MBCollegiate ministries across Missouri is the same shared goal of MBC churches: make disciples who make disciples. At Missouri Valley College (MoVal) through The Bridge Collegiate Ministry, that’s exactly what’s happened with three football players. The story goes something like this: A campus employee takes a freshmen under wing, invites him to her church, and connects him to the campus ministry. He finds community and gets discipled. He takes another lower … [Read more...]
U.S. Supreme Court: Colorado can’t force Christian web designer to support LGBT agenda
SCOTUS protects free speech of creative professionals in 303 Creative v. Elenis ruling WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court today upheld the right of creative professionals to “just say no” to creating works that violate the creator’s religious conscience. In a 6-3 vote, the Justices said, “The First Amendment prohibits Colorado from forcing a website designer to create expressive designs speaking messages with which the designer disagrees.” Denver web designer Lorie Smith wants to do … [Read more...]
Article XVII of BF&M: Religious Liberty
Following is another in a series of columns on The Baptist Faith & Message 2000. Article XVII of The Baptist Faith & Message 2000 reads: “God alone is Lord of the conscience, and He has left it free from the doctrines and commandments of men which are contrary to His Word or not contained in it. Church and state should be separate. The state owes to every church protection and full freedom in the pursuit of its spiritual ends. In providing for such freedom no ecclesiastical group … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptist evangelist Ron Mills takes hope to the desperate
BLUE SPRINGS – Ron Mills was desperate over 37 years ago and needed hope. Once he found it, he’s brought it since 1987 to other desperate people as a vocational evangelist. That includes providing hope to those in churches where Mills also sees the need for repentance, holiness, and restoration. “From time to time,” Mills says, “I went to church as a child and was exposed to the gospel as a teenager.” Despite that, the church was never part of his priorities. In 1980, he and his wife … [Read more...]
HLGU computer science department to host LEGO Events this summer
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Computer Science Department will be hosting a series of upcoming events for students using the popular LEGO building blocks. The LEGO Learning Play Date, titled “LEGO Nation,” will give students the opportunity to learn about and build famous places from across the United States. There will be three dates to choose from – July 5 from 10am to noon, July 12 from 1pm to 3pm, and August 2 from 10am to noon. The cost is $30 and will be a … [Read more...]
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