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MMO supports Missouri Disaster Relief, senior care

September 29, 2023 By Staff

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.” Following are two short stories about how the gifts of Missouri Baptists support missions projects throughout the Show Me State. The Ring of Fire: Ministering to survivors through Disaster Relief Dan and Robin Freeze are Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief (MODR) … [Read more...]

Forest Park Church, Joplin, aims to shine bright at home, across the globe

September 28, 2023 By Timothy M. Powell

JOPLIN – Mexico, Brazil, Tanzania… These are all nations whose people have been blessed by the missionary heart of one Missouri Baptist church family. But this year, Forest Park Church in Joplin, Mo., is shifting its focus toward also reaching a single small city – its own. Under new leadership, the church is placing a renewed emphasis on local ministry in order to engage the inhabitants of Joplin and the surrounding communities. Senior Pastor Brian Jump explained that reaching the local … [Read more...]

Nearly 1,800 hear the Good News at LIFE Outreach event in Eldon

September 27, 2023 By Brian Koonce

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’

September 26, 2023 By Vicki Stamps

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...]

MMO supports leader care, collegiate ministries

September 21, 2023 By Staff

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...]

Nearly 80 collegiate missionaries serve in ministries across the state this summer

September 15, 2023 By Staff

JEFFERSON CITY – Nearly 80 student missionaries were deployed by the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) this summer to bring gospel transformation throughout the state. Seventy-eight college students served in 35 churches and campus ministries, as well as with Missouri Disaster Relief. “These students are brimming with energy and enthusiasm and are able to be the ‘boots on the ground’ for all kinds of summer ministry initiatives,” said Jason Yarnell, MBC interim director of collegiate … [Read more...]

Archie replant ‘becoming a gospel magnet’

September 13, 2023 By Lee Warren

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

September 6, 2023 By Contributing Writer

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

September 5, 2023 By Staff

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

September 5, 2023 By Dan Steinbeck

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

August 31, 2023 By Brian Koonce

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

August 30, 2023 By Michael Smith

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...]

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