Editor’s Note: * denotes name changed for security. SPRINGFIELD – The Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) 2014 state evangelism and discipleship conference will encourage church leaders as they sow the gospel amid hardship and tears. Springfield’s Crossway Baptist Church will host the event, called the Sowing in Tears conference, Jan. 27-28. The conference theme is based on Ps. 126:5-6: “Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy. Though one goes along weeping, carrying the … [Read more...]
Pastor Jeff Lunn on Lottie Moon
Pastor Jeff Lunn of the Park Baptist Church in North St. Louis, MO County highlights the life of a great nineteenth century missionary heroine, Lottie Moon. A southern aristocrat, she left her social status, homeland and family in sacrificially offering her life to share Christ’s love in China. Late in her live, during a time of famine, she gave away most of her food to her beloved Chinese, which eventually reduced her weight to 50 pounds. She basically died of starvation in a Japanese … [Read more...]
Strategos training enhances church security
FULTON – Pastors and lay leaders from churches throughout the state of Missouri gathered at First Baptist Church, Fulton, for a security training event presented by Strategos International, Nov. 19. Missouri-based Strategos International has trained more than 7,500 law enforcement, military, church, school, security and business professionals since its establishment in 2002. During the recent training session in Fulton, Strategos president Vaughn Baker – who is also a lay leader at … [Read more...]
Southern Missouri pastor, wife take gospel to inmates
RAYMONDVILLE – A pastor and wife are seeing a revival of sorts behind bars. Frank White, and his wife Pat have done ministry just over two years at the Texas County jail. He has pastored First Baptist, Raymondville, for nine years. Attendance has grown from six to more than 40 people, in this town of 163. But kingdom growth is also happening in jail. More than 150 inmates have come to faith in Jesus the last two years, and 17 others rededicated their lives. In the 1970s he … [Read more...]
Legislative Prayer Service
The Legislative Prayer Breakfast and Service bring together Missouri government leaders and citizens for a time of worship and prayer for the new legislative year. The governor along with many members of the Missouri General Assembly, the Missouri Supreme Court, and their families and staffs are expected to attend. One of the undergirding principles of the prayer service, which is sponsored by The Pathway, the Christian Life Commission, and the host church, has been that Christians have … [Read more...]
August Gate reaches St. Louis through servanthood
ST. LOUIS – Volunteers from August Gate Church here cleaned nearly 30 alleyways in the neighborhoods surrounding their building, Oct. 26, in an attempt to transform St. Louis’ sixth ward through the gospel. The team of 70 people who helped during this outreach event not only cleaned alleys, but they also welcomed neighbors to a block party near the church filled with games and food. According to Noah Oldham, lead pastor of August Gate Church, the alleyways in the community, which … [Read more...]
Park Baptist, Florissant, distributes 4,224 Bibles
Ben Somers/contributing writer Florissant – A new outreach ministry organized by the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) has sparked hope for spiritual awakening and a new vision at Park Baptist Church, Florissant. Distributing more than 4,000 Bibles throughout their community, the congregation was among 40 other churches, associations and ministries that test-piloted “Light Up Missouri,” an MBC initiative designed to transform communities with God’s word through servanthood … [Read more...]
First Baptist, Oak Grove, distributes 3,000 Bibles
OAK GROVE – First Baptist Church, Oak Grove, distributed 3,000 “Find it Here” New Testaments to their community under the leadership of Pastor Randy Messer. Messer shared this vision with nearby Grace Baptist, and together the churches mobilized a number of distribution teams. They planned to distribute the New Testaments to every home in Oak Grove, so the churches stuffed bags with the New Testaments and invitations to several events, such as Vacation Bible School. “A student in one … [Read more...]
First Baptist, Bismarck demonstrates God’s love through EPIC Outreach community project
Bismarck – The congregation of First Baptist Church here has been keeping busy. For the second year in a row, they participated in EPIC Outreach, a four-day community-wide ministry project. As part of Epic Outreach, there were multiple yard projects completed throughout Bismarck, including tree removal, raking leaves and clearing brush. Homes were given face-lifts, with windows washed, gutters cleaned, power-washing performed, steps and hand-rails built. Two families were provided with … [Read more...]
Joplin churches welcome in public schools
JOPLIN – Church and public schools don’t mix? Don’t tell that to Joplin Public Schools. Churches have been partnering with students and classes with dramatic results since 2010 in a school district that has had some ups and downs in recent years. The program is called Bright Futures and it simply connects the community to its schools. Local churches of all faiths are just one aspect of Bright Futures, which also brings together businesses, parents, and social services to benefit the … [Read more...]
Legislative Prayer Service set for Jan. 8
JEFFERSON CITY – As a young, pregnant mother, Gail McWilliams was faced with a decision that would impact her and her baby for the rest of their lives. A rare medical condition forced her to decide between keeping her baby or losing her eyesight. She chose life for her baby and has been blind ever since. McWilliams, a member of Prestonwood Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas, will bring her inspiring story of love, courage and self-sacrifice to Missouri as the Missouri Baptist Convention’s … [Read more...]
Pathway launches new web site
JEFFERS0N CITY – Award-winning news and features Missouri Baptists have grown accustomed to will remain the same, but the look and feel of The Pathway’s website – www.mbcpathway.com – has undergone a dramatic upgrade. “The Pathway has firmly established itself as a Southern Baptist, theologically conservative newspaper known for its colorful and challenging content,” said Editor Don Hinkle. “Our new website will continue to deliver the same content. There will just be more of it … [Read more...]
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