HANNIBAL – The campus of Hannibal-LaGrange University was home to never-ending activity this summer with eleven camps, 2200 campers hosted, two building renovations, preparation for the new school year, and much more. Renovations Renovations are being made to Kleckner, a community-style women’s dormitory built in 1964, and the L.A. Foster Student Center, built in 1962, and are scheduled to be completed by move-in day on August 17. Student center renovations include the addition of … [Read more...]
Barrett, Charles, Smith, Kragenbring named to Midwestern Seminary roles
KANSAS CITY – Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary President Jason Allen announced that Matthew Barrett, H.B. Charles, Jr., Steven Smith and James Kragenbring will join the institution’s faculty and staff in varying capacities for the upcoming academic year. Additionally, James Kragenbring has been appointed as vice president of institutional administration. Barrett, as associate professor of Christian theology, will undertake the full-time duties of instructing and mentoring the next … [Read more...]
CLC honors Whiteheads for Supreme Court win
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention’s Christian Life Commission (CLC) voted unanimously, July 6, to award two Missouri Baptist attorneys the CLC Distinguished Service Award for their successful efforts to defend religious liberty at the United States Supreme Court. Michael and Jonathan Whitehead, a father-and-son legal team based out of Kansas City, worked alongside Alliance Defending Freedom’s David Cortman to defend Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia in a Supreme Court … [Read more...]
Spurgeon collection launched online
KANSAS CITY (BP) – A website expected to hold the largest digitized collection on the internet of writings by famed British pastor Charles H. Spurgeon is now available. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, in partnership with B&H Academic, launched the website on June 21. Also known as "The Spurgeon Archive," Midwestern Seminary's original Spurgeon Center website has been combined with www.spurgeon.org, which was founded and donated by Phil Johnson, the executive director of … [Read more...]
Missourians brave heat to convene in Phoenix for Baptists’ business
PHOENIX – The exhibit hall of the Southern Baptist Convention was buzzing with activity as SBC related colleges, seminaries, entities and ancillary organizations vied for the attention of the convention messengers. The air conditioning was cranked down sufficiently to cool the conventioneers who braved 100 plus degree heat getting into the downtown convention hall. At the Hannibal-LaGrange University booth some Missourians visited with university staffers. Ray Carty offered HLGU “swag” … [Read more...]
Mo. Baptist Foundation cites 2017 class of Fellowship of Christian Stewards
JEFFERSON CITY – Each year, the Missouri Baptist Foundation (MBF) honors those who have been generous with their life and resources to benefit God’s kingdom. MBF established the Fellowship of Christian Stewards in 2001 as a way to present personal examples of whole-life Christian stewardship - talents, time and treasures. Nominations are taken in seven categories by pastors, ministry leaders and lay members. MBF trustees consider the nominations and choose those to be recognized. In … [Read more...]
SBU begins M.A. in Christian Ministry
BOLIVAR (SBU) – Southwest Baptist University will begin offering a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry, with classes starting Fall 2017, having received approval from the Higher Learning Commission, the University’s accrediting body. “A primary purpose of the program is to bring up and train students to approach ministry in innovative ways,” said Dr. Zach Manis, professor of philosophy and director of the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry program. “We want our students to engage the … [Read more...]
Association, campers help with HLGU summer projects
HANNIBAL – Three loves are evident in a regular mission team to Hannibal-LaGrange University: The Lord, the School, and each other. For the 22nd year, the Gasconade Valley Baptist Association and partnering Campers on Mission were on campus to assist in some summer projects June 5-9. “I love the Lord. Volunteers meet the gap where the work needs to be done,” said 20-year team member Robert Simpson of High Ridge when asked why he returns. Team co-coordinator Delmar Branson said … [Read more...]
MBC, Riverview Baptist to host BGR dinner
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptists have a unique opportunity to learn more about one of the hidden gems of the Southern Baptist Convention: Baptist Global Response (BGR). The Missouri Baptist Convention and Riverview Baptist Church, Osage Beach, are hosting an informational dinner July 22 at the Baptist Building in Jefferson City. The featured speaker is BGR President Jeff Palmer, who is sharing the organization’s vision and strategy, as well as partnership opportunities for churches and … [Read more...]
Allen reports on MBTS’s ‘sweet season of growth, health & vitality’
PHOENIX (BP) – Presidents of the Southern Baptist Convention’s six seminaries noted growth in ministry, enrollment and financial support in their reports to messengers June 14 at the SBC annual meeting in Phoenix, including Jason Allen of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City. Allen’s report to the messengers at the 2017 Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting reflected on God’s goodness to the institution over his now nearly five-year tenure in Kansas City. “In Kansas … [Read more...]
Strawberry Festival draws support for MBCH
Editor's Note: As reported in the June 13 edition of The Pathway, the Strawberry Festival hosted at First Baptist Church here each year draws valuable support for the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home (MBCH). But, as noted more recently by officials from the MBCH, the Strawberry Festival does not fully fund the ministry. The event provides less than one percent of the MBCH’s annual operating budget and works alongside other means of funding—such as the Cooperative Program and the direct … [Read more...]
New videos explain where CP dollars go
JEFFERSON CITY – New videos explain where CP dollars go The MBC has produced new videos that show how every dollar Missouri Baptists invest in the Cooperative Program is distributed throughout the state and around the world to transform lives and communities with the gospel. The videos complement new CP bulletin inserts that explain what the Cooperative Program is, how CP works, why Missouri Baptists should give through CP to support missions, and how the funds are disbursed. These … [Read more...]
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