JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptists refused to let COVID-19 slow their passion for missions. Despite the challenges of sheltering in place, “virtual” worship services, social distancing, and the temporary banishment of the offering plate, Missouri Baptists exceeded the goal for the Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering (MMO), contributing $736,628 in 2020. Total MMO receipts for 2020, which are disbursed in 2021, outpaced the goal of $725,000, which was raised last year after … [Read more...]
MBC to launch stewardship journal in January 2021
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention in January is launching a weekly e-newsletter called The Stewardship Journal to equip ministry leaders to help their churches achieve higher levels of financial security. The free journal is being sent to pastors and other church leaders as part of a year-long emphasis on biblical stewardship. Each edition features articles from MBC Executive Director John Yeats and other state missionaries. It also provides readers with weekly “offering … [Read more...]
Windermere structure ‘a total loss’ after Dec. 23 fire
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was updated at 11:35 a.m., Jan. 12. ROACH – Firefighters were dispatched to the Windermere Baptist Conference Center here at 5:07 a.m., Dec. 23, as flames engulfed a “structure” attached to the campground’s main dining hall, according to Fire Chief Scott Frandsen of the Mid-County Fire Protection District (MCFPD). “Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control approximately 2 hours after they arrived on scene,” Frandsen reported. “The structure where … [Read more...]
Students bring tidings of joy to college campuses
ST. LOUIS – While the fall of 2020 has been a semester of upheaval, closed doors, and uncertainty on college campuses across Missouri, it has also been something else for our MBCollegiate students and their Campus Missionaries: a semester of serving. Since COVID limits or inhibits many normal avenues of serving, some ministries have gotten creative with how to serve in safe ways. Kale Uzzle, Collegiate Strategist and Campus Missionary in the St. Louis area, partnered with Mission St. … [Read more...]
Baptist Home lands $1 million gift
Trustees approve funds for Ashland construction JEFFERSON CITY (The Baptist Home) – Trustees of The Baptist Home and The Baptist Home Foundation, meeting at the Missouri Baptist Convention’s building here, Dec. 4, received the second distribution from a $1 million dollar estate designated for the benefit of The Baptist Home. Neil Franks, president of the Missouri Baptist Foundation, presented the $261,900 check to Baptist Home Trustee Chairman Ken Parker during the meeting. Currently, TBH … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptist University’s trustees hear report on strategic planning project
ST. LOUIS – In his Nov. 19 comments to Missouri Baptist University trustees Keith Ross, university president, outlined a new project to aid the university’s strategic planning, said MBU has successfully addressed COVID challenges to in-person classes so far this fall, explained new campus technology improvements, and reported that fall 2020 sophomore retention – a measure of returning first-year students – matched prior year results despite COVID’s effects. Ross described how the strategic … [Read more...]
Missionaries needed to share gospel with Mo. children
This month we celebrate the greatest gift that was ever given to mankind – the gift of a Savior and a Redeemer. When we accept and receive that gift, we enter into an eternal, everlasting relationship with the God who is the Author of all creation and who formed us and knew us, even in the womb. What a gift! And it is one we are to share with others. The shepherds heard the message of the glad tidings of the birth of the Savior from the angels. But, Jesus told us that we are to be His … [Read more...]
MWMU pushes forward to equip churches missions
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri WMU board members want to push forward their support for international missionaries through the 2020 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering (LMCO). The topic resonated throughout Missouri WMU (MWMU) Board Meeting held at the Baptist Building here in November. Along with an emphasis on LMCO, the board had a full agenda of reports from board members, consultants and specialists. Messages were also delivered by MBC Executive Director John Yeats, missionary speakers and … [Read more...]
‘Church undivided’: New curriculum leads churches to grow in love, faith, unity
ST. LOUIS – Bob Ingle says church unity is a bit like a kiss—the actual experience is so much different than a description. “The dictionary definition of a kiss is pretty mundane. But, if you’ve ever experienced a kiss, you know it’s far better than the definition.” He says church unity is similar: “You can give a definition of unity but the experience is far sweeter and you know it when you have it and you know when you don’t. And it’s an awful thing when you don’t.” Ingle, lead pastor … [Read more...]
Midwestern Journal of Theology’s fall edition released
KANSAS CITY – Midwestern Seminary released its Fall 2020 issue of the Midwestern Journal of Theology on December 10, featuring works by several of the school’s faculty as well as academics from the wider Baptist community. The fall edition addresses theological topics ranging from the use of Psalms in devotional practice, the Bible’s description of ethnic harmony, Charles Spurgeon’s view of the role of the church in the stand for orthodoxy, and the significance of authorial answers for … [Read more...]
SBU honors Bolton, McCarley with Life Beautiful Awards; celebrates employees for years of service
BOLIVAR, Mo. — David Bolton, chief technology officer of Information and Technology Services, and Dr. Renay McCarley, division head of Associate Level Nursing and Health Sciences, received the Staff and Faculty Life Beautiful Awards on Friday, Dec. 11 at Southwest Baptist University. “The designation ‘life beautiful’ is the highest honor a person can receive at Southwest Baptist University,” said Dr. Brad Johnson, SBU’s acting president. “Each year during the Bolivar spring commencement, … [Read more...]
Missouri WMU is still relentless for Lottie, after 175 years
JEFFERSON CITY – Relentless! The current WMU theme is evident by the efforts of the Missouri state branch to support mission education and efforts. Several representatives from the Missouri WMU attended the recent Baptist annual meeting to provide information to attendees about mission programs, and most timely, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering (LMCO). Missouri WMU President Jan Turner and Executive Director Bonnie Carter also gave reports to the general assembly. “Missouri WMU is … [Read more...]
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