BRIDGETON – Exciting times are on the horizon for Missouri Baptist Children’s Home, trustees learned at their Jan. 23 meeting at the main MBCH campus. Budgets, regulatory hurdles, and the challenge of ministering to children and families in need will always be present, but MBCH President Russell Martin said there is reason to be optimistic in the coming days. For one, Martin and a Missouri Baptist foster family – Matt and Julie Kearns of Jefferson City (Matt is the Making Disciples … [Read more...]
Biblical archaeology confab to open exhibit at SBU
BOLIVAR – Southwest Baptist University will open the special exhibit “Khirbet el-Maqatir – A Journey through Biblical History” with a biblical archaeology conference, featuring Dr. Scott Stripling, on Saturday, Feb. 24, on the Bolivar campus. Registration deadline is Feb. 21. To register email Dr. Bing Bayer at bbayer@SBUniv.edu. Cost is $10 and may be paid at the door. The program will consist of two presentations and a tour by Stripling, provost of The Bible Seminary and recent … [Read more...]
Sight & Sound Theatre’s ‘Samson’ to bring down house in Branson
BRANSON – The best superheroes have some sort of flaw. It’s why Batman with his antisocial tendencies and emotional baggage makes for a more interesting story than squeaky clean Superman. That’s one reason why Matt Neff, the CEO of Sight & Sound Theatres, is so excited about the newest show coming to Branson, a story about a flawed biblical figure who could take on the Hulk in an arm wrestling match: Samson. “This is one of the most creatively challenging and fun stories we’ve gotten … [Read more...]
The ‘prince of preachers’ spars with Darwin
KANSAS CITY – Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892), the “prince of Baptist preachers,” died only a decade after Charles Darwin (1809-1882), who infamously proposed a way for explaining the origin of all species without any need for God. Though they lived in the same England at the same time, these men were poles apart in their views of creation and the origin of life on earth, according to Christian George, director of the Charles Spurgeon Center for Biblical Preaching at Midwestern Baptist … [Read more...]
Scholarships available with Baptist history contest
JEFFERSON CITY – The Historical Commission of the Missouri Baptist Convention is calling for entries for its scholarship contest for students attending Southwest Baptist University and Hannibal-LaGrange University. Entrants can research and submit a paper on some aspect of Missouri Baptist history for a chance to win a $2,000 scholarship to each school. The guidelines and application for the scholarship are available at … [Read more...]
Visit to Rolla pregnancy help center saves triplets
ROLLA – When she first learned she was pregnant, Janey was at a loss for what to do. Homeless and sleeping on someone else’s couch with her 4-year-old daughter, having another child seemed to be not only an inconvenience, but a near impossibility. Little did she know things were about to get even more complicated—and far more beautiful. After a quick internet search, Janey found Pregnancy Resource Center of Rolla – an organization supported by Ft. Wyman Baptist Church, a Missouri Baptist … [Read more...]
Southern Baptist circuit court judge values partnerships with faith-based organizations
MAYWOOD – Judge Rachel Bringer-Shepherd is not opposed to including faith-based programs in the options for those appearing in her court on felony probation. In fact, she encourages that participation. “We have a lot of partnerships with churches and faith-based organizations in the court system of probations,” The 10th Circuit Judge said. “We hope these help the people to be successful in their probation sentences. Part of the law days are bringing felony probations (to programs) while … [Read more...]
Free Expo offers options in K-12 and Christian college education
KANSAS CITY – We all saw the college campus disruptions in recent years. Much of what we viewed conflicted with the biblical values we all hold dear. Many parents asked themselves if they wanted their college-bound students subjected to that kind of mockery and abuse. Are there alternatives to secular K-12 and college education? Millions of parents ask that question when considering a private elementary and secondary education. Millions more ask it when their high school Junior or Senior … [Read more...]
Pulpits and politics: Second American Renewal Project event to be held March 22-23
KANSAS CITY – “What role should pastors have in the political spectrum?” This question formed the basis for the Missouri Renewal Project Conference held in Kansas City on December 7-8. The event included special guest speakers such as Missouri Attorney General (AG) Josh Hawley, social critic Os Guinness, and numerous other pastors, political pundits, and historians. Training was also offered for Christian leaders considering running for public office. The conference was geared to encourage … [Read more...]
The fellowship of Christian stewards
Steve Otte led the youth ministry in my home church, First Baptist, Kahoka. He volunteered his leadership to a group of teenagers to introduce them to faith in Jesus Christ and grow in their relationship with the Lord. He became my example of what it meant to follow Jesus as a teen and then when I entered the ministry. I thank God every time I remember his influence in my life. Have there been people who have made an impact on your life? Are there people you respect who model ways you … [Read more...]
SBU President C. Pat Taylor announces upcoming retirement
BOLIVAR — Southwest Baptist University President Dr. C. Pat Taylor informed the SBU community today of his plans to retire Aug. 31, 2018, after nearly 22 years as the University’s president. “It has been a great 22 years,” Taylor said. “I’ve loved being president of SBU. From the time Judy and I first visited Bolivar in 1996, we fell in love with SBU and the Bolivar community. SBU has many accomplishments during the past 22 years, thanks to the efforts of the hard-working faculty and … [Read more...]
Gaming & God: Video games ripe for theological thinking
KANSAS CITY – Matt Millsap freely admits he made up the word, “theoludology” when he chose it as the topic of his doctoral dissertation in systematic theology. Google search the term, “theoludological,” and literally every single result includes his name. Broken up into its roots, his topic becomes clearer, even if doesn’t become easier to pronounce. “Theo-” and “-ology” are no-brainers. “Ludo” is the Latin root for “game” or “play.” Mashed together, Millsap created a new discipline: … [Read more...]
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