HANNIBAL – A love of music born as a young student inspired Kendra Franks in her passion for music and leads her in teaching and mentoring Hannibal-LaGrange University students today. Franks joined the university’s faculty this year as Assistant Professor of Music. She is the wife of Missouri Baptist Foundation President Neil Franks. She says her “path into music education was forged from a family that provided piano lessons for me, a dad who led as interim music minister often at … [Read more...]
West Africans take lead in sharing Bible stories
WEST AFRICA – Mrs. Lombena transitions with ease from the standard West African greetings into the story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery. The Togolese man listening to the story is quickly attentive to her vivid storytelling. What follows is a lively discussion about the truths and implications of the Bible story she had crafted into his native tongue. With sincerity on his face, he asks her to pray for him in the name of Jesus, the One who came not to condemn but to save. Rev. … [Read more...]
‘Mind the gap’ for retirement
If you’ve ever been in the United Kingdom, you are likely familiar with the phrase “Mind the Gap.” For those who have not heard this warning in person, as a precautionary measure for subway travelers, a female voice alerts passengers to be alert when they cross the threshold or gap between train and platform. Wouldn’t it be great if a voice would say, “Mind the Gap” when it comes to preparing the final season of our earthly life? According to Forbes, 55% of Americans are or will struggle … [Read more...]
Churches grow, multiply in Czech Republic
CZECH REPUBLIC – When Larry and Melissa Lewis and their family moved to Czechia (also known as the Czech Republic) in 2009 as IMB church planters, they knew they had a tough job ahead. Only 29% of the population acknowledges the existence of a god and less than 1% choose to follow Jesus. In fact, Czechia is well known for being the most irreligious country in Europe. But trusting God’s call, the Lewises came and began a Bible study in their home in the western Czech city of Plzeň. That … [Read more...]
MBU professor carries on scientific legacy
ST. LOUIS (MBU) – In the science hallway at Missouri Baptist University, you are likely to find students sketching metabolic pathways, titrating an acid with a base or using mnemonics to memorize the cranial nerves. At the heart of it all are the science faculty encouraging and challenging the students to become their best, with the goal of seeing these students filled with promise become scientists. One of these faculty members is Dr. Lydia Thebeau, MBU’s associate vice president for … [Read more...]
Prayer, miracles transform hearts in Southeast Asia
SOUTHEAST ASIA – Stephen and Erin Spencer* minister in a region of Southeast Asia where tribal warfare is ongoing, civil unrest is on the rise and foreigners are blacklisted from entering certain regions. However, the good news is entering homes and hearts. One of these hearts is a woman who goes by the name “Momma.” Momma has seen miraculous answers to prayer — a pig raised from the dead, rashes disappeared, and a woman healed from paralysis. The Spencers say prayer transformed Momma’s … [Read more...]
Pastor faithful for six decades, still going at it
RISCO – It seems that Gene Lancaster has a thought that as long as there is a soul to be reached for Jesus Christ, there is still a ministry need. Lancaster, 83, is still very much about Kingdom business. He has spent six decades largely in the southeast part of the state ministering to more than a dozen churches as supply pastor, interim pastor and pastor. Furthermore, he conducted double digit revivals in and out of those churches for years. As a result, he has seen hundreds give … [Read more...]
Always keep the main thing the main thing
We live in undeniably polarizing times. We often know more of what people oppose than what they support. This polarization has entered the church as Christians often divide into various ideological camps. Perhaps the most surprising division hasn’t come from convictional differences but from methodological ones. Rather than disagreeing on biblical principles, we’ve found ourselves disagreeing on pragmatic solutions. Whereas once we divided solely on biblical convictions, anymore we divide … [Read more...]
Plan your generosity for the gospel
It was a stereotypical Monday morning. I filled my plastic Missouri Baptist Foundation logoed cup with water and placed it on my desk. I opened my computer to start the daily tasks. I carefully reached over to move my cup further away so I would not knock it over. But I immediately knocked it over! The water, of course, went everywhere. I quickly moved the computer to higher ground and began limiting the floodwaters. Unfortunately, some papers I deemed less critical were sacrificed as … [Read more...]
DR responds to man made disaster in St. Louis area
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tharran Gaines is a member of First Baptist Church, Lamar, and he serves with the Disaster Relief public information team. KINLOCH – Disasters come in many forms and sizes, ranging from floods to fires to hurricanes and tornados. Unfortunately, some disaster situations are even man-made. Such has been the case within the St. Louis metropolitan area, in a suburb known as Kinloch. Located just east of the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, Kinloch was actually the first … [Read more...]
Grateful for a good night of sleep
Thanksgiving can help you sleep better. We’re not talking about the holiday, although you might think so because many take a nap on Thanksgiving afternoon. Yes, their stomachs are full from a huge feast or because they just downloaded a huge dose of L-tryptophan in the turkey. But, there may be another reason. They paused in their busy lives to stop and reflect on all the good things in their lives and were even peripherally grateful to God for their blessings. No, not only is giving … [Read more...]
Supreme Court to weigh opportunity to reverse Roe
WASHINGTON (BP) – Today (Dec. 1), the U.S. Supreme Court will consider a case that pro-life Americans hope will finally bring an end to a permissive, nationwide abortion regime that has lasted nearly a half-century. The justices will hear oral arguments regarding Mississippi’s 2018 Gestational Age Act, which bans abortions of unborn children whose gestational age is more than 15 weeks. Specifically, they have said their ruling will be limited to whether, as the state said in its petition … [Read more...]
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