WALNUT SHADE – Vincent Tichenor, the newest member of the Missouri Baptist Apologetics Network (MBAN), is a medical doctor with a family practice in Walnut Shade. He also works urgent care in addition to running his own practice. He brings the perspective of medical science to the defense of the Christian faith, alongside the varied expertise of his 23 fellow apologists. As people wrestle with issues such as abortion and gender identity, Tichenor brings biblical, academic, and … [Read more...]
SBU expands radiography program to meet demand
BOLIVAR (SBU) – Southwest Baptist University is proud to announce a significant expansion and curriculum enhancements for its Associate of Science in Radiography (ASR) program. Designed to address the increasing need for skilled medical imaging professionals, the program is increasing its total student capacity and streamlining the path to graduation, all while maintaining its core mission of preparing servant leaders in healthcare. To better serve the community and aspiring healthcare … [Read more...]
MBC board sets CP goal, takes action on task force report on office of pastor
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) executive board members meeting here, March 2-3, approved 2027 goals for Cooperative Program giving and other statewide and national offerings. They also acted on an MBC Credentials Committee Task Force report on the office of the pastor that was approved by MBC messengers last fall. 2026 offering goals The board set the 2027 Cooperative Program goal at $15.15 million—an increase of $150,000 as compared to the 2026 budget goals. The … [Read more...]
Couple continues puppet ministry at FBC Plattsburg
PLATTSBURG – A husband and wife team from First Baptist, Plattsburg, has continued a puppet ministry started years ago by other church members. Aaron Gudde, Plattsburg’s youth pastor and his wife, Megan, offer the puppets for children in the Gospel Kids Wednesday night groups. More than 50 kids usually attend. Gudde recalls when puppets were used in previous years in the church, in the ministry started by Don and Dottie Davis, who have since retired. Gudde vowed to continue the … [Read more...]
FBC, Viburnum, named 2025 BHHM volunteer organization of the year
by Spencer Hutson/BHHM JEFFERSON CITY – Baptist Homes and Healthcare Ministries has announced its 2025 Volunteer Organization of the Year: First Baptist Church of Viburnum, led by Justin Perry. Across all six Baptist Homes campuses, churches and community groups play an essential role in weekly worship services, activities, Bible studies pastoral care, and a variety of campus improvement projects. Churches, associations, and local community groups consistently offer their support, … [Read more...]
HLGU Music Department Presents “Let All Creation Praise Him” Spring Choral Concert on May 1
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) invites the community to attend the HLGU Music Department’s Spring Choral Concert on Friday, May 1, at 7 p.m. in the Parker Theatre of the Roland Fine Arts Center. This year’s program, centered around the theme “Let All Creation Praise Him,” will feature inspiring performances by the HLGU Concert Choir and the HLGU Chamber Choir, both under the direction of Elaine Carty, Instructor of Music at HLGU. The concert will open with Let … [Read more...]
Crossroads association mission team builds houses, shares gospel in Acuña, Mexico
ACUÑA, Mexico – The Crossroads Baptist Association continued their partnership here to build houses and share the gospel. A mission team from the association traveled to Acuña, Mexico, after Christmas. According to team leader Patrick Argent, Crossroads Treasurer and pastor of a church plant of Renick Community Church, the association and a non-Baptist church assisting in the project sent 15 members, and another 17 from The Bridge Collegiate Ministry led by Scott Westfall, at the … [Read more...]
Lifepointe, Fulton, reaches next generation
FULTON – In May 2023 four people banded together to start a new church in a community room of a recreation center in Fulton. As they launched, they quickly gathered about 20 attenders. Fast forward a little over 2.5 years later and there are now 475 attending in three worship services each weekend. Lifepointe Church of Fulton has been described as one of Missouri’s fastest growing church plants by Jason Zellmer, who heads up NAMB’s Send Missouri. Lead Pastor Travis Boyt says, “It’s … [Read more...]
Pastor sees rural Dry Fork Baptist Church grow by intentional evangelism
NEW BLOOMFIELD – Pastor Matt Goodsell is seeing church growth, and he credits it to intentionally sharing Christ and making disciples. The pastor of Dry Fork Baptist Church in New Bloomfield had been at Dry Fork before to tell of a ministry in the state Capitol in Jefferson City, but became the pastor of the church in October 2024. At that time the attendance was about two dozen people. Since then, the attendance has more than doubled to more than 60 recently and higher than that on days … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptist Historical Commission again offering scholarship for MBC schools
JEFFERSON CITY – Once again, the Missouri Baptist Historical Commission is offering scholarships for next year for student attending one of four Missouri Baptist Convention partner universities. The Historical Commission is offering a $1,000 scholarship to one student from each of these four institutions: Hannibal-LaGrange University, Missouri Baptist University, Southwest Baptist University, and the Spurgeon College at Midwestern Theological Baptist Seminary. The scholarship is matched by … [Read more...]
SBU announces first Artificial Intelligence (AI) degree
BOLIVAR (SBU) – To better prepare students aspiring to work within the data science field, Southwest Baptist University is excited to announce that its Bachelor of Science in Data Science degree has become the Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Degree. “This program focuses on real-world skills that are highly relevant today, empowering students to solve industry challenges with AI and data-driven solutions. Through internships and real-life case studies, … [Read more...]
Missouri DR offers new training opportunities
UPDATE: Missouri Disaster Relief announced on Facebook, March 5, that the March 6-7 DR training previously planned to take place in Monett, Mo., will now take place entirely online because of the potential severe weather in the region. Updated virtual meeting links and instructions will be sent via email to registered trainees. JEFFERSON CITY – It’s well known that the motto of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts is “be prepared”. However, that advice could just as easily be applied to anyone … [Read more...]
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