International Mission Board celebrates 48 new Southern Baptist missionaries GLEN ALLEN, Va. (BP) – Neither John nor Serena Tail grew up as believers. “We routinely just lived for ourselves,” John explained. As a young person Serena often heard that church was full of hypocrites. But one day, as a married couple, a neighbor invited them to church. On the same day, they both made professions of faith. After participating in several short-term trips, their “faith in Christ’s plans, … [Read more...]
Antioch Baptist builds on 150-year legacy
HANNIBAL – Antioch Baptist Church here is adding new ministries to existing programs, building on a 150-year-old ministry legacy. The church’s ministry grows despite setbacks in recent years. Five years ago, Antioch Baptist overcame a disastrous fire, and has plunged forward through the COVID-19 pandemic to add ministries. Pastor Jack Emmite said a Grief Share ministry, taken on by one of the ladies in the church, has been helpful to those in mourning. “Most of the folks who have come … [Read more...]
Resound Network offers 2022 summer internship, cohort opportunities
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) Resound Network this summer is offering internship and cohort opportunities in church revitalization and replanting. Summer internship “As the number of churches in decline increases, the need for equipped revitalization leaders does as well,” Brandon Moore, MBC revitalization specialist, told The Pathway. “Through the summer internship, Missouri Baptists will enjoy the benefits of a pipeline of future leaders being captivated by … [Read more...]
Missouri ‘Equality Act’ jeopardizes Christians’ First Amendment rights
Missouri Non-Discrimination Act (MONA) introduced in Missouri House, Senate JEFFERSON CITY – A bill that threatens the First Amendment rights of Missouri Christians has been introduced in the Missouri House of Representatives and Senate. Senate bill 711 is sponsored by Sen. Greg Razor, a Kansas City Democrat who is a homosexual. State Rep. Shamed Dogan, R-Ballwin, is sponsoring a House version. Known as the Missouri Non-Discrimination Act (MONA), it is a state version of the highly … [Read more...]
Media outrage explodes over governor’s ‘Christian values’ statement
Never has so much been said and written about so few words. Say something that the liberal news media dislikes and a piranha-like frenzy commences. Take, for example, words articulated by Gov. Mike Parson: “Missourians know that I share these beliefs and would not have nominated someone who does not share the same Christian values.” This “micro-aggression” triggered an outrageous onslaught, implying something patently false. It is yet another example of why the public does not trust the … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptists called to unite for Annie offering
JEFFERSON CITY – Churches are urged to unite once again in the annual Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (AAEO). The 177-year resolve to support North American missions by MBC churches is an impressive feat and a tradition worthy of the on-going effort. Don’t go it alone. Missouri WMU is ready to equip churches to successfully plan, promote and participate in this year’s AAEO. Missouri WMU President Jan Turner said that the continued financial faithfulness to NAMB will help ensure that God’s … [Read more...]
Panamanian Christians see 42 new believers
An update from the IMB's 2021 Week of Prayer for International Missions PANAMA – The pandemic provided an opportunity for Panamanian believers to truly love their neighbors and show Christ’s love through their actions. Tim Louderback, who serves in Panama with the International Mission Board, said Christians picked up medicine and bought groceries for their non-Christian neighbors who were fearful or unable to leave their homes. Their acts of service led to many inroads to share the … [Read more...]
Mo. Baptist Historical Commission offers scholarships to MBC university students
JEFFERSON CITY – The MBC Historical Commission is offering three $2,000 scholarships to current and future students at three Baptist universities: Missouri Baptist University, Hannibal-LaGrange University and Southwest Baptist University. Those applying will fill out an application and write a research paper on some aspect of Missouri Baptist history. Current high school seniors who are heading to one of the Baptist universities as well as students currently enrolled in the three Baptist … [Read more...]
Nepali Gospel Church grows in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – The world is the neighborhood of Bayless Baptist Church. In fact, that world is in the building with Nepali Gospel Church using the facilities on Saturday for their worship. “This partnership was an unexpected answer to prayer,” Evan Skelton, lead pastor of Bayless, said. “This partnership is a great picture of the diversity in our neighborhood. Many of the congregation of the Nepali church are able to walk to attend the services.” Bayless has undergone a replant in recent … [Read more...]
Super Summer resumes in 2022 on two MBC university campuses
JEFFERSON CITY – After a modified schedule in 2021, preceded by cancellation in 2020 due to COVID, Super Summer week-long camps for middle and high school students resume this summer on two MBC university campuses. The first takes place at Hannibal LaGrange University, June 13-17. Southwest Baptist University hosts the second June 20-24. Bob Caldwell, an independent contractor for the Missouri Baptist Convention’s Making Disciples team, is facilitating the camps this year. He says through … [Read more...]
Salvation in time, beyond time
This is another in a series of excerpts from “What Every Christian Should Know About the Trinity,” published by the MBC’s High Street Press (visit highstreet.press). In the previous column, we explored three facets of salvation before time – foreknowledge, election, and predestination. While these are sovereign acts of God, they cannot be divorced from human responsibility. God’s sovereignty, and the endowed right of people to make decisions for which we are held accountable, are … [Read more...]
A-MAZE-ing Grace
I think about 87% of my shopping at a couple of my fave department stores happens in the maze of a checkout line. Through the labyrinth, the marketing geniuses who came up with this merch-maze lure me left and entice me right. They all but twirl me and whirl me through what must be three miles of displays and shelves, all full of every magical item I never knew I needed but suddenly realize I can’t, no cannot, make it to the register without. Cannot make it through life without. Recently … [Read more...]
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