New governing documents affirm BF&M 2000 as statement of faith BOLIVAR – During an executive session of the Southwest Baptist University’s (SBU) board of trustees on Sept. 15, the board approved revised Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. The vote concludes a lengthy process of intense study that went into consideration and approval of the revisions. SBU’s new governing documents affirm the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 as the university’s statement of faith. The governing … [Read more...]
MMO supports campus ministries, church revitalization
JEFFERSON CITY – The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering supports 18 ministries in Missouri. This year’s theme is taken from 1 Chronicles 29:9 – “Then the people rejoiced because they had given willingly, for with a whole heart they had offered freely to the Lord.” Following are two short stories about how the gifts of Missouri Baptists support missions projects throughout the Show Me State. Free food and the Bread of Life Like four-year universities in Missouri, technical … [Read more...]
Executive board approves spending plan
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) executive board members meeting here, Aug. 24-25, approved the Missouri Baptist Convention’s 2021 spending plan, recommended various governing documents updates, and applauded a new pro-life, pro-family initiative advanced by three MBC entities. The board also recommended that the MBC enter into a missions partnership with the Montana Southern Baptist Convention. 2021 spending plan approved The MBC’s 2021 spending plan is based on a $15 … [Read more...]
‘Jesus saves’: Mo. Baptist annual meeting to spotlight gospel truth
Meeting set for St. Charles, contingency plans announced ST. CHARLES – Messengers representing churches affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) are planning to gather Oct. 26-27 at the St. Charles Convention Center for their 186th annual meeting. However, if federal, state, or local restrictions are imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the MBC missionary staff has arranged for alternative meetings. Plan A is to hold the annual meeting as proposed Oct. 26-27 in St. … [Read more...]
MMO supports Children’s Home, church multipliers
JEFFERSON CITY – The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering supports 18 ministries in Missouri. This year’s theme is taken from 1 Chronicles 29:9 – “Then the people rejoiced because they had given willingly, for with a whole heart they had offered freely to the Lord.” Following are two short stories about how the gifts of Missouri Baptists support missions projects throughout the Show Me State. Caring for the abused and neglected When “Mark” came to the Missouri Baptist Children’s … [Read more...]
Collegiate ministries prepare to pivot quickly, as uncertain fall semester begins across state
JEFFERSON CITY – With the Fall semester about to begin, MBCollegiate Campus Missionaries are making plans – and contingencies for what happens if their campuses move online. Currently, most campuses are reopening, but it’s far from education as usual. Campuses like North Central Missouri College (NCMC), Crowder College, and Missouri State University will have in-person classes with indoor mask requirements and social distancing. On-campus organizations will be allowed to meet on campus as … [Read more...]
Fellowship Baptist Church, Lesterville, exceeds Annie Armstrong offering goals
LESTERVILLE – Fellowship Baptist Church of Lesterville has a history of working together and having fun doing it. Collecting this year for the Annie Armstrong offering was no exception. In fact, they had so much fun collecting that they shot past the goal of $6,000 to $10,824.41. “I’ve served as WMU director for the last five years,” Terry Bryant, member and financial secretary, said, “and I was asked to head up the collection.” “We’ve had a tradition of competition of teams for the … [Read more...]
MBC collegiate summer missions interns grow through ministry, mentorship
JEFFERSON CITY – The 2020 MBC Summer Missions program ended, Aug. 1. For the prior ten weeks, eighty-six college students served as interns alongside pastors, campus missionaries, and other ministry leaders. From mission trips to producing media, handing out homeless bags to mentoring youth, leading worship to planning events, the interns dug their hands in deep to real-life ministry – even in the midst of a global pandemic. The internship stretched the students, both spiritually and in … [Read more...]
CP Vision Task Force calls pastors to join listening sessions statewide
JEFFERSON CITY – The Cooperative Program Vision Task Force, appointed by Missouri Baptist Convention Executive Board Chairman Jeremy Muniz in March, is asking pastors to help them by attending one of eight listening sessions they will host around the state in September. Wesley Vance, CP Vision Task Force chairman and pastor of The Fellowship church in Kansas City, described the CP Vision Task Force as a group of “leaders who have been tasked by Missouri Baptists to evaluate and bring … [Read more...]
Missouri WMU ‘Relentless’ in mobilizing missions
JEFFERSON CITY – For the upcoming year, “Relentless” will be the new theme surrounding Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) efforts, both at the national and state levels. “Relentless” was introduced at a recent Missouri WMU (MWMU) Board meeting, which included a mid-year review and decisions about both short and long-term goals of the organization. Championing the June meeting held at the Missouri Baptist Building in Jefferson City were newly appointed MWMU President Jan Turner, along with … [Read more...]
MBC Historical Commission awards scholarship
CRYSTAL CITY – Madyson House, a member of Faith Baptist Church in Festus, has been awarded a $2,000 scholarship to Missouri Baptist University (MBU) by the Missouri Baptist Historical Commission. She received the award after writing a research paper on a topic of Baptist history which was reviewed by the MBC Historical Commission. The award was made in May. House wrote on the subject “Baptism in Missouri Baptist History.” She delved into the definition of baptism according to … [Read more...]
Kimbrough to lead SBU’s Redford division, to serve as assistant provost for spiritual formation
BOLIVAR (SBU) – Dr. Matt Kimbrough will lead spiritual development programs at Southwest Baptist University through a new position of Assistant Provost for Spiritual Formation in addition to being an Assistant Professor of Theology. “Starting in July 2018 with my first visit to campus, I talked about the importance of spiritual development, including the integration of faith and learning,” said SBU President Dr. Eric A. Turner. “Quite simply, this makes us distinctive – helping students … [Read more...]
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