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...]
Yeats asks MBC executive board to begin search for new executive director
JEFFERSON CITY – After 12 years of service, Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Executive Director John Yeats asked the MBC executive board, March 6, to form a transition team to search for his successor. “In the context of the goodness of the Lord and His blessing on us, I am announcing tonight a recommendation that we begin a time of leadership transition,” Yeats told executive board members, after describing how God continues to move through Missouri Baptists. “I am in my 12th year, … [Read more...]
Registration deadline draws near for 100th Missouri WMU celebration
JEFFERSON CITY (MWMU) – The next 100 years of the Missouri Woman’s Missionary Union (MWMU) will begin at First Baptist Church, Poplar Bluff, on April 14-15. “Hope in Christ” will be the theme as people from across Missouri celebrate the past, present, and future of Missouri missions. Registration is open online at www.mobaptist.org/wmu/mwmu/. Early-bird registration is $35 (by March 15th). After that date registration will be $45. A one-day registration is $25. The cost for the student … [Read more...]
MBC’s annual Resound Summit trains Missouri Baptists to revitalize churches
JEFFERSON CITY – The Baptist Building was the site of a statewide summit of those interested in church revitalization, Feb. 9. Pastors, church revitalizers and planters gathered along with directors of missions to hear about the Resound Network and how they can work together to bring new life to churches that are struggling. Mark Hallock, the leader of the Calvary Family of Churches, Englewood, Colorado was the keynote speaker. He was part of a group of pastors, convention leaders and … [Read more...]
Crossway Baptist, Springfield, gives $25,000 to both SBU, MBTS
SPRINGFIELD – Crossway Baptist Church here has donated $25,000 both to Southwest Baptist University (SBU) in Bolivar and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) in Kansas City. Bumpers, Vance present gift at SBU chapel service Eddie Bumpers, senior pastor at Crossway Baptist Church, presented the $25,000 donation to SBU President Richard J. Melson during chapel, Feb. 13. “The world changers that are here in this room are important for the next generation and are being trained … [Read more...]
‘The Ark’ at Table Rock Lake offers pastors rest, renewal
BRANSON – Rest and recentering is always important in a walk with God, especially for pastors. The Ark on Table Rock Lake offers a place where pastors can find that needed rest and renewal. “The name of The Ark refers to place of refuge in troubled times,” James Easley, founder with his wife, Marilyn, said. They used family land to build a Christian retreat center in honor of his father, Loren E. Easley. “Today, many pastors are being stressed out and leaving the ministry. The Ark gives … [Read more...]
MBC Historical Commission scholarship deadline approaches
JEFFERSON CITY – The deadline for a scholarship to four higher education institutions is quickly approaching. Four $2000 Baptist Heritage scholarships are being offered by the Missouri Baptist Historical Commission in partnership with the participating schools. The deadline for submissions is April 1, 2023 to the Missouri Baptist Heritage Scholarship, Executive Office, 400 East High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101-3253. Rules and details can be found at baptistparchments.org. The … [Read more...]
Baptist Homes announces ‘Welcome Home’ campaign
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was written by Ronald Mackey, vice president of community engagement at Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries. Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries is in a dynamic growth cycle unlike anytime in our history. In the span of three years, we have grown from four campuses (Arcadia Valley, Chillicothe, Ozark, and Ashland, which is under construction) to eight campuses (adding Smithville, Independence, Adrian, and Vandalia)—with ongoing negotiations to … [Read more...]
‘Tell them the greatest news’: FBC Arnold on mission at home, around the globe
ARNOLD – Adam Cruse, senior associate pastor at First Baptist Church here, says “one of the greatest ways to disciple people is to get them on an airplane.” “We have found that there’s a huge difference in people when they return from being on (a mission trip). Their faith grows by leaps and bounds and it impacts how they live and serve long term.” He says that growth then helps drive Christians “to see people come to know Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior, and see strong, … [Read more...]
Exchange Church bounces back to elevate, equip, engage
ARNOLD – Any pastor will tell you leading a church can be a roller coaster of ups and downs. For Exchange Church – a church replant in the St. Louis suburbs – that roller coaster had a few loops and, after the pandemic, one monster of a hill. Formerly Starling Road Baptist Church, the congregation was replanted as Exchange Church with about 75-80 members in 2019. Some left during the replant process, but a core of 65 or so remained. The church threw itself into evangelism and ministering … [Read more...]
YEC attendance increases, 20 make decision for Christ
JEFFERSON CITY – The Freshwater Church was the host for the 2023 Youth Evangelism Conference (YEC) held Jan. 15-16. It was sponsored by the Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) Making Disciples group. This year, 461 students and youth leaders attended, an increase of 111 from the previous year’s conference. But the greatest news was that 20 students asked Jesus into their lives, according to conference organizer Bob Caldwell. The speaker was Jared Bumpers, an assistant professor of … [Read more...]
Missouri DR partnering in Turkey following earthquake
JEFFERSON CITY - Missouri Disaster Relief (MODR) has called Missouri Baptists to pray and give as they build relief partnerships in response to an earthquake in Turkey and Syria that has killed more than 35,000 people and injured many more. Last fall, Missouri Baptists voted to create a partnership between MODR and SEND Relief in Turkey and Central Asia. MODR is now working with a partner in Turkey to provide water purification and humanitarian assistance in the aftermath of the … [Read more...]
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