HANNIBAL – Five Hannibal-LaGrange University future teachers are studying the life process of the monarch butterfly this fall. The students are in the Teaching Science course taught by Courtney Janes, assistant professor of education. Janes shared information about how the migratory monarch butterfly has been classified as, “endangered,” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The delicate butterfly can travel nearly 3,000 miles to its overwintering destination in Mexico. … [Read more...]
MBTS president’s ‘Turnaround’ released by B&H Publishing
KANSAS CITY (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary announced today the release of President Jason K. Allen’s newest book, Turnaround: The Remarkable Story of an Institutional Transformation and the 10 Essential Principles that Made it Happen, published by B&H Publishing. In this book, Allen shares the leadership principles he learned through the turnaround of Midwestern Seminary – principles that are applicable in any area of leadership. Recognizing the vast number of resources available … [Read more...]
Lifepoint, O’Fallon, hosting live faith-and-fitness event with Revelation Wellness
O'FALLON – Lifepoint Church, O'Fallon, is preparing to open its doors to the community to host a live faith and fitness event on Sept. 23-24 with Revelation Wellness, a non-profit ministry dedicated to educating and inspiring people to live healthy and whole lives. Rev on the Road is a two-day wellness event for your mind, body, and spirit where we help participants find contagious joy and new found freedom in body, mind, soul and spirit. The agenda is built to help facilitate the Good … [Read more...]
Brent Leatherwood elected ERLC president
ERLC trustees unanimously vote Leatherwood into office at board meeting NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ERLC) – Brent Leatherwood has been elected to fill the role as the next president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission by the organization’s trustees. The ERLC board of trustees voted unanimously to appoint Leatherwood during its first session on Sept. 13. Leatherwood, 41, has served as the organization’s acting president since September 2021, following the … [Read more...]
MMO funds VBS training, collegiate mission efforts
JEFFERSON CITY – The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering supports more than two dozen ministries in Missouri – including VBS training and collegiate ministry. This year’s theme is taken from Romans 12:10: “Love one another deeply as brothers and sisters. Take the lead in honoring one another.” The MMO Eight Days of Prayer are Sept. 11-18. Following are two short stories about how the gifts of Missouri Baptists support missions projects throughout the Show Me State. The love of … [Read more...]
Transition coming to MBC’s Pathway newspaper
Hinkle to be named editor emeritus, will focus on MBC’s public policy efforts JEFFERSON CITY – The Pathway’s founding editor, Don Hinkle, has announced that, effective on Jan. 1, 2023, he will step aside from the Baptist state newspaper to focus entirely on his role as the Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) public policy advisor. He will hold the title of editor emeritus at the newspaper. (Read Hinkle's thoughts about this transition in his latest editorial here.) This year marks the … [Read more...]
Missouri pastor’s wife dies in auto crash
NEW MADRID (BP) – Heather Polk, a nurse practitioner who used her expertise on medical mission trips, died Sept. 7 in a two-car collision as she returned home from work. Polk’s husband, Jeff, is pastor of New Madrid Baptist Church. The accident occurred at the junction of highway 61 and I-55 in New Madrid. A 19-year-old driver in a 2012 Chevrolet Cruz failed to yield and collided with Polk’s 2012 Mazda as she returned from her shift in Dexter, Mo. Polk was pronounced dead at the … [Read more...]
Teaching kids hygiene, worth opens doors for gospel in Southeast Asia
SOUTHEAST ASIA (IMB) – Part of International Mission Board missionary and nurse practitioner Rachel’s ministry in a rural area of Southeast Asia is educating elementary school girls on their health. These girls are often forced by their families to drop out of school by the sixth grade in order to help provide income. She and her IMB colleague Anna, missionary and public health specialist, know they only get to interact with these girls for a short time before they enter the workforce at … [Read more...]
FBC Trenton helps Wisconsin congregation make impact in neighborhood
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wisc. – For the past three years, the First Baptist Church of Trenton, Mo., has sent a mission team of roughly 20 people to partner with Rock of Hope Church here. The Missouri Baptist Convention is currently engaged in a partnership with the Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention. On July 10-14, a mission team from the Missouri church once again traveled to the area and reached out to the Wisconsin Dells community. “They helped us meet neighbors in the community through … [Read more...]
MMO supports rescue from human trafficking
JEFFERSON CITY – The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering supports more than two dozen ministries in Missouri – including ministry to human trafficking survivors and to military veterans. This year’s theme is taken from Romans 12:10: “Love one another deeply as brothers and sisters. Take the lead in honoring one another.” The MMO Eight Days of Prayer are Sept. 11-18. Following are two short stories about how the gifts of Missouri Baptists support missions projects throughout the … [Read more...]
Allen proclaims centrality of the cross at MBTS convocation
KANSAS CITY (MBTS) – President Jason Allen opened Midwestern Seminary’s fall semester with a Convocation message titled, “We Preach Christ.” The service took place in the Daniel Lee Chapel, Aug. 30. In addition to his message, the Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College community welcomed six new trustees and three newly elected faculty members to the institution during the service. Beginning the service, Allen reflected on the importance of Convocation, stating, “Convocation is … [Read more...]
Thais receive physical and spiritual food
Food for today, hope for tomorrow, Christ for eternity EDITOR'S NOTE: August 28 was Global Hunger Sunday. Global Hunger Relief (GHR) is an initiative of the Southern Baptist Convention dedicated to combating hunger and sharing the Bread of Life. Missions-focused GHR projects are carried out by Send Relief, a joint ministry of the North American Mission Board and International Mission Board. All GHR projects have an intentional spiritual strategy, work with Southern Baptist personnel, … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 51
- 52
- 53
- 54
- 55
- …
- 219
- Next Page »