ST. CHARLES – The “Good Neighbor Initiative” of Oasis International Ministries in the Bevo neighborhood of St. Louis, was the recipient of a $2,080 offering by MBC annual meeting messengers on the last day of the convention. Darren Casper, the Association Mission Strategist, for the St. Louis Metro Baptist Association, said the Good Neighbor Initiative attempts to connect volunteers from St. Louis area churches with an organization called Oasis International Ministries, located in the … [Read more...]
Jesus saves: Witch turns to Christ through trafficking ministry
BRIDGETON – A girl rescued from human trafficking by the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home abandoned her belief in Wicca, a modern pagan religion that often practices witchcraft, and surrendered her life to Christ last month. “A few weeks ago we admitted a girl into one of our human trafficking rescue units who stated she was Wiccan,” Russell Martin, president of the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home, told The Pathway, Oct. 22. “Some of our staff were reluctant that we should bring her into … [Read more...]
‘The Awakening’ revival at SBU inspires, encourages
BOLIVAR, Mo. (SBU) – “The Awakening,” a three-day student-led revival on Southwest Baptist University’s Bolivar campus, provided a weekend of learning, connecting and praising God. “I’m just in awe of how God responded,” said Tyler Eads, a junior accounting and Christian studies major from Neosho, who organized the event. “Many students put away sin in their life, learned and practiced spiritual disciplines, and are considering a future with cross-cultural ministry.” Each evening, a … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptists elect first black president during 2020 annual meeting
Messengers approve amendments to SBU governing documents ST. CHARLES, Mo. – During their 186th annual meeting, Oct. 26-27, messengers of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) elected their first ever black president and approved amendments to Southwest Baptist University’s governing documents. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, 842 messengers and 172 visitors from 340 churches gathered at the St. Charles Convention Center here. By contrast, the 2019 annual meeting in Branson included 1,277 … [Read more...]
HLGU trustees hear positive enrollment report, approve budget
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Board of Trustees visited campus, Oct. 9, for its annual fall Board of Trustees meeting. “I was very pleased with today’s meeting,” said Anthony Allen, HLGU president. “We have a very capable and engaged board here at the University, and they have done yeoman’s service this year during COVID-19. We’re able to see many of our projects we’ve worked diligently over the last year come to fruition. The meeting began with a reaffirmed … [Read more...]
Baptist Home to partner with Walgreens, CVS to provide COVID-19 vaccinations
Chillicothe, Ozark campuses commended for response to recent outbreaks JEFFERSON CITY – The Baptist Home plans to take part in a pharmacy partnership program that will make COVID-19 vaccines available to residents and staff members with no out-of-pocket costs, President Rodney Harrison told The Pathway, Oct. 20. The announcement came soon after Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services commended the Baptist Home for their response to COVID-19 outbreaks on the Chillicothe and … [Read more...]
SBU President submits resignation
BOLIVAR, Mo. — Southwest Baptist University President Dr. Eric A. Turner submitted his resignation to the SBU Board of Trustees during the Board’s regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20. His resignation is effective Nov. 20 at the conclusion of the fall semester’s commencement ceremonies. “As the University and Missouri Baptist Convention re-articulate their long-standing relationship, I think it is vital for the two entities to have a fresh start with a new leader at the helm,” Dr. Turner … [Read more...]
Baptist Home promotes two staff members to VP positions
IRONTON – The Baptist Home Corporate Office is pleased to announce that Mr. Karl Snider and Dr. Ron Mackey have been selected to serve as new vice presidents for The Baptist Home. The announcement comes as part of Phase III of the ongoing Strategic Planning and Organizational Realignment spearheaded by Dr. Rodney Harrison, president, Dr. Glenn Miller of Miller Management, and Randy Mayes, of DRYVE Leadership Group. Karl Snider, who is a certified public accountant with an MBA from … [Read more...]
MBCollegiate students serve, share gospel on college campuses
JEFFERSON CITY – With the fall semester underway, many MBCollegiate campus missionaries are seeing a positive trend in the midst of the upheaval of coronavirus: their students are stepping up to lead – in expected and unexpected ways, and often without being asked. With most institutions placing limitations on events and seriously restricting nonstudent access to the campus, it’s more vital than ever that students take the lead in bringing the gospel to their peers. Reese Hammond, Campus … [Read more...]
More than a dozen students profess faith in Christ at HLGU’s Spiritual Emphasis Days
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University welcomed Real Encounter Outreach to campus for HLGU’s Spiritual Emphasis Days, a special two-day chapel event, Sept. 9-10. During the event, more than twelve students professed a new faith in Christ. The event featured special speaker Brad Bennett, president and founder of Real Encounter Outreach and director of making disciples at the Missouri Baptist Convention. His team performed several extreme sports tricks and stunts on stage, involving … [Read more...]
Missouri Missions Offering supports The Baptist Home, Shepherd’s Basket
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. Pastoral Care for the Aging When senior adults enter The Baptist Home, their world is … [Read more...]
Baptist Home podcast series spotlights ‘Biblical Perspectives on Aging’
IRONTON – The Baptist Home launched a new podcast this month to spotlight what God’s Word says about aging. For more than 107 years, The Baptist Home has been known for providing compassionate, Christlike care to the aging. More recently, The Baptist Home has been working to share their time-earned insights on aging issues by offering many educational resources for churches, pastors, caregivers, and other agencies focused on improving the quality of life for the aging. This month marks a … [Read more...]
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