ELDON – Even among the crackle and roar of motorcycle engines, there’s room for the still, quiet voice of the gospel. Even as riders fly and flip through the air, the Holy Spirit can draw lost souls. The churches of Lake of the Ozarks Baptist Association saw all these things first hand, Sept. 13, as more than 1,700 people gathered in the Eldon High School gym to see a motorcycle stunt show and hear the good news of Jesus Christ. After conclusion and a gospel presentation, trained … [Read more...]
FBC, Belton, to host conference on ‘rescuing the next generation’
KANSAS CITY – Looking forward to the church of tomorrow, an upcoming conference will focus on the church of today. “We talk about children and youth being the church of tomorrow,” Hanna Sims, member of Red Bridge Baptist Church and conference cohost, said, “but, we must realize that they are the church of today. We must first have them today so that we don’t lose them tomorrow.” The conference, “Help for the Local Church: Rescuing the Next Generation” is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 28, … [Read more...]
‘No bench members’ as church rallies to bless North County, St. Louis
Cross Keys Baptist, Florrisant, serves 300-plus at back-to-school bash FLORISSANT – Despite soaring temperatures, the congregation of Cross Keys Baptist Church (CKBC) in Florissant, was determined to serve the community with a Back-to-School Bash, July 29. For several hours, church members welcomed local families in the CKBC parking lot, offering free backpacks, children’s books, and other resources for the new school year. The event exemplified the church’s efforts to renew community … [Read more...]
MMO supports leader care, collegiate ministries
JEFFERSON CITY – The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering supports more than two dozen ministries in Missouri. This year’s theme is taken from Romans 10:15: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.” The MMO Eight Days of Prayer are Sept. 10-17. Following are two short stories about how the gifts of Missouri Baptists support missions projects throughout the Show Me State. Facing personal crises: Walking with pastors, families through Leader Care The MBC Leader … [Read more...]
Archie replant ‘becoming a gospel magnet’
ARCHIE – Fellowship Church, Greenwood, launched as a legacy church plant in 2011 as the first campus of Lenexa Baptist Church, with a donated facility and a handful of dedicated people. MBC president and Fellowship Greenwood senior pastor Chris Williams says that through a major team effort of dozens of people, the church has grown into a thriving and growing ministry for all generations, creatively fulfilling their mission to make disciples. The church became autonomous in 2018 and set … [Read more...]
Southwest Missouri Berry Festival supports MBCH
by Craig Liscom/guest writer SPRINGFIELD – The spirit of unity and generosity shone brightly at the annual Berry Festival, July 22, a collaborative effort between churches across southern Missouri to raise funds for the Missouri Baptist Children's Home – above and beyond the funds these churches provide through the Cooperative Program. Hosted by Macedonia Baptist Church in Springfield, the event showcased a vibrant tapestry of compassion, craftsmanship, and community bonding, all to help … [Read more...]
MMO prayer focus set for Sept. 10-17
Offering supports foster care, biblical worldview training, other ministries JEFFERSON CITY – The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering supports more than two dozen ministries in Missouri. This year’s theme is taken from Romans 10:15: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.” The MMO Eight Days of Prayer are Sept. 10-17. Following are two short stories about how the gifts of Missouri Baptists support missions projects throughout the Show Me State. Learn more by … [Read more...]
MODR brings help, hope, healing after tornado hits Northeast Missouri town
BARING – A tornado may have moved in an unusual path on the night of Aug. 4 and heavily damaged this town of 125 people, but Missouri Disaster Relief moved in a typical way. Many times, a tornado moves toward the east or northeast. This tornado, with estimated maximum winds of 122 miles per hour moved to the northwest. It heavily damaged several of the senior housing apartments, from which people had to be rescued. The post office was all but leveled, and the roof of the town’s only … [Read more...]
FBC Festus/Crystal City takes Christ to the homeless
FESTUS/CRYSTAL CITY – Missions can conjure up the notion of far-flung locales across the ocean and church planting among an unreached people group. But First Baptist Church, Festus/Crystal City, knows that those right around the corner at home are just as in need of the Gospel. The church engaged in a week of missions called "Hometown Missions,” July 31 through Aug. 3. It was a week of evangelism and service projects to our community that included morning Backyard Bible Clubs in an … [Read more...]
Baptist Homes’ Ozark campus brings VBS to the young at heart
OZARK – “What would VBS look like for participants in their 80s, 90s, and 100s?” That’s a question Baptist Home leaders in Ozark had to answer before offering Vacation Bible School to their residents on June 19-23. They decided it didn’t have to look much different than for children as many residents already had fond memories of experiencing VBS. Residents said the VBS made them “feel like kids again,” Pam Workman-Chainey, administrator for the Ozark campus of The Baptist Homes, told The … [Read more...]
What Southern Baptist leaders are saying about Dr. Wes Fowler
JEFFERSON CITY (MBC) – The Executive Board of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) has named Wes Fowler, senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Mayfield, Ky., the next MBC executive director-treasurer (Read more here). Numerous Southern Baptist leaders have praised the MBC’s decision to call Fowler to the Show-Me State. Here is what they are saying: “Having known Wes Fowler for more than a dozen years, and having benefited from his wise and godly leadership during my time as KBC … [Read more...]
MBC Executive Board names Wes Fowler next Executive Director-Treasurer
EDITOR'S NOTE: What are Southern Baptist leaders saying about Dr. Wes Fowler? Read more here. JEFFERSON CITY (MBC) – The Executive Board of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) has named Wes Fowler, senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Mayfield, Ky., the next MBC executive director-treasurer. Fowler succeeds John Yeats, who steps aside after 12 years of leading the network of 1,750 self-governing churches through challenging times and to higher levels of cooperative … [Read more...]
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