JEFFERSON CITY – With a growing membership, the Missouri Baptist Apologetics Network (MBAN) is extending its efforts to help churches around the state defend the faith and proclaim the reason for their hope in the gospel. For MBAN president Wil Hoffmann, this means helping churches defend biblical truth and share the gospel with Mormons, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Scientologists and Catholics. Hoffmann serves as pastor of Rising Sun Baptist Church in Auxvasse and as a member of the Missouri … [Read more...]
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering hits cumulative $5 billion
RICHMOND, Va. (IMB) – International Mission Board leaders are celebrating a monumental milestone in Southern Baptist life: On March 31, 2021, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® surpassed $5 billion total gifts since collection to send missionaries to China began in 1888. The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is an annual offering collected by believers around the world to support international missions. The offering is unique because 100% of the gifts are used to provide for missionaries … [Read more...]
After 20 years, ‘Jesus Freaks’ book continues to open Christians’ eyes about persecution
BARTLESVILLE, Okla. – In 1999, The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM), an Oklahoma-based ministry that advocates for the persecuted church globally, joined with the Christian band dcTalk to publish its first edition of the book, Jesus Freaks. Late last year, the ministry released a new edition, commemorating the book’s 20th anniversary. With a title inspired by the 1995 hit album by dcTalk, Jesus Freaks tells the stories of Christians from both the past and present who’ve stood firm in their faith … [Read more...]
SBU trustees add members to Presidential Search Committee
BOLIVAR (SBU) – Southwest Baptist University’s Board of Trustees voted this week to add four members from within the University to the Presidential Search Committee. The new members, who have full voting rights as part of the committee, are: Anna Saffels, student representative Robbie Bryant, staff representative Dr. Nathan Wright, faculty representative Tara Parson, administration representative “We held campus forums two weeks ago to seek input from faculty, staff and … [Read more...]
Center Grove food ministry grows amid pandemic
MOODY – For 30-plus years, Larry and Debbie Hopkins have ministered to the small community through Center Grove Baptist Church. The ministry now includes a food distribution program started in the pandemic and growing since then. “I don’t know how many pounds of food we’ve given out,” Hopkins, the pastor said. Suffice it to say it has been a lot of food. So much so, Hopkins and deacon Jason Cullum built a structure to house the food for the program that began in August, and since December … [Read more...]
Victim or Hero?
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” – Phil. 4:13 NKJV A high school senior girl stood in front of an audience giving her salutatory address. It was students, with their parents, who had taken the senior year online instead of in the classroom. “I never considered myself a victim”, she said. “Rather the many changes in my life became opportunities to learn and grow.” This young lady went on to explain that her dad had left the family before she started kindergarten. … [Read more...]
Widespread gospel broadcast reaches peoples of Northern Africa and Middle East
NORTH AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST – If you had to get an urgent message out to a million or more people but could not physically access any of the countries where those million souls lived, how would you get the word out? For one Christ-follower, the answer was clear: radio. Ibrahim* had a life-changing message to share—a message about love, forgiveness, salvation and the one true God. Determined to share that message effectively, he has devoted himself to learning and working full time to see … [Read more...]
Ninety volunteers trained, re-certified at DR event
HANNIBAL – Two new segments of Disaster Relief training were introduced March 5-6 at Calvary Baptist Church. State Disaster Relief Director Gaylon Moss said the current assessment part of the ministry is being worked into a stand-alone ministry. This means that trained assessors could be first in to a disaster area without having to attach to a crew. Moss also introduced Richard Nations, the Thousands Hills Director of Missions and Pathway writer who will serve as public information … [Read more...]
BSU ministry connects students with local churches
SPRINGFIELD – It’s a simple idea, but a revolutionary one in the world of college ministry: group church visits. Starting this semester, MBCollegiate Apprentice Levi Springfield and his girlfriend, Kaelyn Denham are taking their group of Missouri State University college students on monthly church visits to help them find and plug in to a local church. Springfield has seen a trend in BSU ministries that he says has “been here since the age creation of the BSU”: students often find their … [Read more...]
The gift of Alleluia
“Christ the Lord is risen today, alleluia!” As we prepare our hearts for the Easter season, let us momentarily consider the gift of “alleluia.” The spelling “alleluia” is the Latin form that was first penned by Saint Jerome in the fourth century. It westernized the Hebrew term “Hallelujah” which means “Praise” (hallel) the “Lord” (Jah). While the first Passover in Egypt didn’t include the term “Hallelujah” per se, we do know that they worshipped as instructed during this feast (Exod … [Read more...]
IMB’s Nehemiah Teams launches gap-year program
RICHMOND, Va. – Taking a gap year is an appealing option for many recent graduates, and studies show growing numbers of students are choosing to pursue other interests before starting college. Significant influences in students taking gap years include the desire to travel, experience new cultures, take a break from school, gain life experience and volunteer. The International Mission Board’s Nehemiah Teams program is providing an opportunity for students to take a gap year to serve on … [Read more...]
Missouri Acteen named to national WMU panel
LEWISTOWN – National WMU has selected three outstanding young women to this year’s National Acteens Panel, including one Missourian: namely, Kayla Moore of First Baptist Church of Lewistown. As a member of Acteens for the past six years, Moore, a high school senior, has helped lead her Acteens group, Vacation Bible School, Girls in Action retreats, coed events, her youth group and during mission trips. In summer of 2019, Moore went on a mission trip to Uganda with her Acteens leader … [Read more...]
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