A new cooling tower set up at the Missouri Baptist Convention, April 11, is only one feature of the repairs that the convention is making on its Baptist Building in downtown Jefferson City. The Missouri Baptist Convention has received a $7,150.52 incentive from the utilities company, Ameren Missouri, to help restore exterior lights on the convention’s building in downtown Jefferson City. The convention received the incentive because of its decision to use energy-efficient LED lights for … [Read more...]
9,700 believers added to rolls last year
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist churches baptized 9,706 people from July 2012 to July 2013, which continues a slight downward trend over the past several years according to information reported in the Annual Church Profiles (ACP). But the news isn’t all bad, said Mark Snowden, evangelism/discipleship strategist for the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC). “Although it was disappointing to see a decline numerically, my greater concern is that our churches see these as answers to prayer,” … [Read more...]
LifeWay curriculum tour reveals options for all ages
Richard Nations/contributing writer MACON – Missouri Baptists were introduced to new options for “Explore the Bible” study curriculum in an April statewide tour with LifeWay Christian Resources specialist Sergio Arce. Arce indicated there is a major facelift of the material being introduced in September, and this line of curriculum will have options for students, children and preschoolers which they do not currently offer. The tour had stops in almost all regions of the state. Mark … [Read more...]
Skyline, Branson to host mb125 conference
BRANSON – While many events focus on larger churches, an annual Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) event is returning to Branson that centers on pastors of the normative size church in Missouri, those that average 125 or fewer in attendance on a Sunday morning. The “mb125 Conference” will be at Skyline Baptist Church, Branson, June 25-28. Cost per family is $75 total for the three nights in a hotel and includes four meals. The cost rises to $100 per family after May 15. Nearly 50 families … [Read more...]
National Day of Prayer
Don Hinkle, Pathway Editor and Director of Public Policy for the Missouri Baptist Convention, and Mark Snowden, Evangelism-Discipleship Specialist for the Missouri Baptist Convention, share about what can be expected at the upcoming 2014 National Day of Prayer. … [Read more...]
Exec Board sets 2015 Budget
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Executive Board members approved a 2015 Cooperative Program (CP) goal of $14.5 million during its spring meeting, April 15. Although the 2015 goal shows no increase from the 2014 budget, allocations will differ slightly. During the MBC annual meeting last October, messengers voted that five percent of 2014 budget would be placed into a “shared expenses” category, which would be allocated for annuity protections and The Pathway. Remaining … [Read more...]
Audio of Worldview Conference on Pathway website
HANNIBAL – Those who missed the Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) Worldview Conference, April 3, can now hear speakers online at The Pathway’s website, www.mbcpathway.com. The MBC’s annual Worldview Conference equips Missouri Baptists to engage culture with God’s Word. This year’s conference featured Joshua Hawley, one of the attorneys who defended Hobby Lobby before the U.S. Supreme Court in March; ex-Congressman Bob McEwen; and Janice Crouse of Concerned Women for America. Other … [Read more...]
Christian worldview called ‘map of reality’
HANNIBAL – As the first speaker at the 2014 Missouri Baptist Convention Worldview Conference April 3, Anthony Allen prefaced the day’s topics with a basic understanding of what a Christian worldview is. Allen, the president of Hannibal-LaGrange University, which hosted the conference, said a Christian worldview means the gospel has a bearing on every aspect of life, including culture. It is the idea behind Eph. 6:12: “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, … [Read more...]
Ex-congressman brings common sense politics
HANNIBAL – Bob McEwen told those at the Worldview Conference at Hannibal-LaGrange University, April 3, how economics in politics works and how it should work. The former U.S. Congressman from Ohio gave a historical perspective of God’s role in politics. In a two-part speech, McEwen said there are three power sources – economics, politics/military, and spiritual. “The first two won’t save the U.S.A.,” McEwen said. While many today squelch Christianity, McEwen proclaimed that “America is … [Read more...]
Apologist: Our decisions have eternal consequences
HANNIBAL – When Rob Phillips searched the Internet for answers to the question, “What happens when I die?” he found more than 312 million responses. “Your worldview drives your answers,” the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) communications director and North American Mission Board (NAMB) certified apologist said during the MBC’s Worldview Conference at Hannibal-LaGrange University, April 3. After reading Luke 16:19-31, where a rich man and a poor man named Lazarus lived and died, … [Read more...]
Crouse sounds warning for marriage, sexual issues
HANNIBAL – Despite the persistent drumbeat that marriage is nothing more than an optional piece of paper, Janice Crouse told the crowd at the Missouri Baptist Convention Worldview Conference April 3 that the erosion of tradition marriage – especially since 1960 – is a major driving factor in many social ills plaguing the United States. Crouse, a speech writer for President George H. W. Bush, author, and the executive director of Concerned Women for America’s think tank, said that … [Read more...]
Yeats: Conviction and compassion
This year’s Missouri Baptist Convention Worldview Conference was an extraordinary experience. Because it was held on the campus of Hannibal-LaGrange University, many students engaged in thought-provoking dialogue with the program personalities and participants. I’m encouraged by the thirst of the next generation to learn about engaging the culture from a faith perspective. One of the takeaways from the conference was the message from every speaker about the value of speaking and … [Read more...]
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