HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) announced, Feb. 6, the resolution of its federal lawsuit against the Department of Education. This landmark settlement protects the constitutional right of Baptists to establish and maintain schools that reflect their faith, doctrine and values, without being forced to abandon their commitments to provide affordable education. Under a prior administration, federal regulators applied a rule designed for for-profit colleges to Christian … [Read more...]
Missouri family uproots to ‘work the soil’ in eastern Montana
GLENDIVE, Montana – This time, the emphasis on starting a church in Glendive is on raising up locals from the community. The first time a church was started here – a photo shows the wooden church building’s dedication in 1955 – it was by southerners who came to work in the area’s oil fields. They later bought a parsonage two blocks away. In time, a two-story, red brick educational building was added to the church’s half-acre property in a residential neighborhood. In the bust that … [Read more...]
First-Person: Senior deer hunts led by BHHM have ‘remarkable impact’
EDITOR’S NOTE: Ron Mackey serves as vice president of community engagement for Baptist Homes & Heathcare Ministries. JEFFERSON CITY – Several years ago, our president, Rodney Harrison (president of the Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries) came to me with a very unique idea—take our elderly residents deer hunting. I must admit my first impressions ranged from concern for the liability of our resident’s safety, to concerns over whether or not our insurance would cover such an … [Read more...]
Associations strive to help churches partner together to be on mission
WRIGHT CITY – Bob Feeler says he believes Baptist associations are a key to churches experiencing turnarounds and new growth, and he's not alone in feeling this way. His take is that associations should help churches in a geographic region band together to support and encourage each other to help churches attain and maintain strength. In addition to regular pastor fellowship times they should offer pastoral cohorts for theological and ministry strengthening opportunities. Feeler leads … [Read more...]
Widow recounts God’s faithfulness following husband’s death during mission trip in Mexico
CAMDENTON – While on a mission trip in San Felipe Usila in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, in September 2024, a member of First Baptist Church, Camdenton, Mike Luttrell, suffered a cardiac arrest and died while walking down a street in the village. His wife, Connie, was with him and she recently provided a narrative to The Pathway about the incident and how God was so faithful to her and the mission volunteers as they went through the traumatic incident and made arrangements to return to the … [Read more...]
MBC’s Vance calls state leaders to depend on God, walk in humility, integrity and wisdom
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) President Wesley Vance called the state’s political leaders to depend on God and walk in wisdom, integrity and humility as they serve Missourians. Vance was the guest speaker, Jan. 7, for the prayer service for Missouri government leaders that takes place at Concord Baptist Church each year. He called public servants to model their lives after the biblical prophet Daniel, a public servant in his own day, who looked to God as "the way, the … [Read more...]
‘We’re going to save lives’: Sen. Schnelting, MBC’s Fowler discuss 2026 pro-life ballot measure
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sanctity of Life Sunday is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 18. JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Executive Director Wes Fowler sat down with state Senator Adam Schnelting (R-St. Charles) on Jan. 7 for a public dialogue about a Missouri ballot initiative that will aim this fall to restore pro-life protections to the state’s Constitution. The dialogue took place at Concord Baptist Church in Jefferson City. In 2019, Schnelting amended a pro-life bill, adding a … [Read more...]
Annual prayer service for Missouri government leaders set for Jan. 7
JEFFERSON CITY – Lawmakers and citizens will gather for what has become a Jefferson City tradition when Concord Baptist Church, in partnership with the Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) Christian Life Commission, hosts its annual Prayer Service for Missouri Government Leaders, Jan. 7, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. The featured speaker for the prayer service is Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) President Wesley Vance, who serves as executive pastor at Crossway Baptist Church in … [Read more...]
Beyond barriers: Harvest Hill Baptist Church builds belonging through disability ministry
STRAFFORD (MBF) – Like many ministries, it began with prayer. Not a program or a plan, but a fervent petition for local families to find a church home. The burden that members at Harvest Hill Baptist Church felt soon became an opportunity when they welcomed one family with significant disabilities. The church embraced this family and cultivated a relationship that enabled them not only to attend, but to serve. More than three years later, that single step of obedience has grown into a … [Read more...]
Baptist Homes president announces plans for retirement in fall of 2026
JEFFERSON CITY – Rodney Harrison, president of the Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries, has announced his plan to retire next fall, after having served with the ministry since the December of 2019. “Today, I am formally announcing my retirement plans to the board, which will be effective in the fall of 2026,” Harrison told BHHM board members during their latest meeting, Dec. 5. “It is with heartfelt gratitude I wish to express my deepest thanks for the unwavering support, prayers, … [Read more...]
‘Keep fighting’: John O’Leary brings message of hope to HLGU Booster Night
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – For John O’Leary to be alive today took the encouragement and determination of many people—support he highlighted with humor and gratitude at Hannibal-LaGrange University’s annual Booster Night, Nov. 8. On January 17, 1987, at age nine, he saw kids he looked up to playing with gasoline and fire. "I thought ‘If they can do it, so can I,’” he told his audience at HLGU. Grabbing a match and a gas can, the young John O’Leary soon discovered he couldn’t have been more … [Read more...]
SBU expanding eSports, adding competitive pickleball
BOLIVAR (SBU) – Southwest Baptist University is growing its collection of competitive club sports, offering new opportunities in eSports and pickleball for students to vie for accolades and championships against students from other colleges and universities. Beginning in Fall 2026, SBU will introduce the following: eSports – The roster of the current team will be expanded to more than 20 students, with scholarships available and more game entries added. Pickleball – This … [Read more...]
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