EDITOR’S NOTE: This article includes additional staff reporting. ST. CHARLES – In his annual address to the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC), Oct. 24, MBC Executive Director John Yeats presented five organizations/institutions actively serving Missouri Baptist churches. He also called Missouri Baptists to greater holiness. First, Yeats thanked and congratulated The Pathway for its dedication and commitment to accurate, biblically-based, Christ-centered journalism during the past 20 … [Read more...]
Worship reflects God’s mercy, grace at MBC annual meeting
ST. CHARLES –Music reflecting God’s mercy and grace filled the convention center during the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting here, Oct. 24-25. “We want to sing music biblically-rooted,” Jordon Cox, chair of the Fine Arts division at Missouri Baptist University (MBU), said. “We want to draw all back to Jesus.” The MBU SpiritWing and Chorale led the music for the Missouri Pastors’ Conference and the annual meeting. One of the worship numbers praised God in Spanish. “We … [Read more...]
Matz named next president of HLGU
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert J. Matz as the 18th President of Hannibal-LaGrange University. Dr. Matz was appointed by the full Board of Trustees at the fall meeting on Oct. 14, 2022. HLGU Trustee Chairman, Mark Anderson remarked, “I am grateful for each member of the Search Team and the full Board of Trustees for their support of the search process. We have earnestly sought the … [Read more...]
Marshall to be guest speaker at Ministry Wives Luncheon
ST. CHARLES – The Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) Ministry Wives Luncheon is scheduled to take place during the MBC annual meeting here, Oct. 25. The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. in the Junior Ballroom at the St. Charles Convention Center. The theme for the conference is “Faithful Endurance in Ministry." Glenna Marshall of Practical Shepherding will lead in worship and speak at the luncheon. Registration for the luncheon costs $20 per person. Childcare is available. To register for … [Read more...]
Canaan Baptist, St. Louis, to host ethnic church event, Oct. 23
ST. LOUIS – Canaan Baptist Church here will be hosting a Celebration of All Nations at their church, Oct. 23, prior to the Missouri Baptist Convention’s annual meeting in nearby St. Charles. Many ethnic congregations from across the state will participate in Canaan’s 10:30 a.m. service. Afterward, there will be lunch, followed by breakout sessions from 1-3pm and a multiethnic worship celebration from 4-6:30pm. Canaan Baptist Church is located at 5409 Baumgartner Rd., St. Louis, MO 63129. … [Read more...]
MinistrySafe co-founder to train MBC churches in abuse prevention, Oct. 25
ST. CHARLES – Gregory Love, co-founder of MinistrySafe and Abuse Prevention Systems, will address Missouri Baptist messengers gathered at their annual meeting here, Oct. 25. But, on the same day, he will provide further training for Missouri Baptists after the annual meeting, from 4-6 p.m. This special session will help churches identify and prevent sexual abuse in their own congregations and communities. Alongside his work with MinistrySafe, Love is managing partner at the law firm, Love … [Read more...]
Young to be nominated as 2nd VP at MBC annual meeting
ST. CHARLES – Richard Young, senior pastor at South Haven Baptist Church, Belton, will be nominated for second vice president at the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) annual meeting here, Oct. 24-25, according to Victor Boll, South Haven’s pastor of discipleship/evangelism and mobilization. “Dr. Richard Young is a great man of integrity,” Boll said. “He’s a hands on leader in evangelism and missions.” Young currently serves as chair for the stewardship committee for The Baptist … [Read more...]
MBCH to train for child sexual abuse prevention prior to MBC annual meeting
ST. CHARLES (MBCH) – MBCH Children and Family Ministries will hold a free “Stewards of Children” training in conjunction with the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting. The Stewards of Children training, developed by Darkness to Light, is an evidenced-informed training that will give you a new understanding of how to keep children and youth safe from sexual abuse. During this two-hour training you will learn the five steps of keeping children and youth safe. You will learn how to: … [Read more...]
HLGU’s new president expected to keynote Booster Gala
Tickets now on sale HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Tickets are now on sale for Hannibal-LaGrange University’s (HLGU) first Booster Gala, formerly known as Booster Banquet, which is expected to feature HLGU’s new president as the keynote speaker. The name of HLGU’s president has not yet been announced. The Gala will be held Saturday, November 12, 2022. The Booster Gala is sponsored by HNB Bank. Tickets may be ordered online at hlg.edu/boostergala, or by calling 573.629.3124. To purchase by mail, … [Read more...]
Baptist Homes in negotiations with Lawrence County, Tri-County nursing home districts
JEFFERSON CITY (BHHM) – The Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries (BHHM) Corporate Office here has announced negotiations to lease-purchase the Lawrence County Manor in Mt. Vernon and the Tri-County Care Center in Vandalia. After prayerful consideration and the unanimous vote of the BHHM board of trustees, approval has been granted for the BHHM executive team to enter negotiations with the Board of Directors of the Lawrence County Nursing Home District to oversee and manage … [Read more...]
Pathway’s longtime editor, Don Hinkle, dies
Memorial service planned for Friday, Sept. 30 EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was updated on Sept. 27. JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptists are mourning the loss – and celebrating the life – of Don Hinkle, 68, founding editor of The Pathway. Many have expressed their condolences in comments to a Sept. 22 post on The Pathway's Facebook page sharing the news of Hinkle's death. “With great sorrow, we learned tonight (Sept. 22) that Don Hinkle, founding editor of the Missouri Baptist Convention’s … [Read more...]
‘Reflecting Christ’: Missouri Baptists to gather in St. Charles, Oct. 24-25
ST. CHARLES – Messengers representing churches affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) are gathering Oct. 24-25 at the St. Charles Convention Center for their 188th annual meeting. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Reflecting Christ to a Watching World,” taken from Acts 13:22, where Luke records the words of God about King David: “… a man after my heart, who will do all my will.” The annual meeting begins at 3:30 p.m. Monday and closes Tuesday at 4 p.m. The full program … [Read more...]
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