JEFFERSON CITY – The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering supports more than two dozen ministries in Missouri. This year’s theme is taken from Ephesians 2:10: “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do.” Following are two short stories about how the gifts of Missouri Baptists support missions projects throughout the Show Me State. Developing gospel-centered relationships: Collegiate interns and … [Read more...]
Full slate of MBC officers to be renominated during 2025 annual meeting
BRANSON – The full slate of Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) officers who are currently serving the convention will be re-nominated during the MBC annual meeting in Branson, Oct. 27-28. Pastor Eddie Bumpers of Crossway Baptist Church announced his intention to nominate Wesley Vance, executive pastor at Crossway, as MBC president. “Wesley Vance is a man that loves Jesus, his family and the local church,” Bumpers said. “Over the last several years he has served in a variety of ministry … [Read more...]
From Mali to Missouri: Pastor plants new Francophone church in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – The Way Church Francophone is a new congregation started with the intent of reaching French-speaking people in Springfield. Sponsored by The Way Church in the south-central part of the city, it is served by Pastor Mossa Mohamed. Ministry began in February this year, and about 10-15 people are attending. He is a native of the West African nation of Mali. He came to the U.S. by way of Niger as a refugee. He and his family have been assisted in their resettlement by the … [Read more...]
HLGU announces 2025 Booster Night speaker: John O’Leary
HANNIBAL, Mo. (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) is thrilled to announce that nationally renowned inspirational speaker, bestselling author, and soon-to-be feature film subject John O’Leary will headline the 2025 Booster Night on Saturday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Roland Fine Arts Center. Booster Night 2025 is presented by HNB Bank. General admission tickets sell for $40 and will go on sale Monday, September 8, 2025. In addition, a limited number of Executive Tickets will … [Read more...]
‘God, take me or fix me’: Former addict labors in ministry to help the broken
GOODMAN – How should we think of people who are the so-called unreachables? We need look no further than the pages of Scripture to see how we should treat them and to discover what the Lord thought of the ones who were considered the lowest of the low. Jesus interacted openly with sinners. He shared meals with them, defended them from self-righteous critics, and taught them what it means to follow Him. John Bartholomew, recovery pastor at Splitlog Baptist Church in Goodman, Mo., and head … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptist Executive Board sets 2026 spending plan
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Executive Board members meeting here, Aug. 25-26, approved the convention’s 2026 CP budget and approved changes to the rules and procedures for the MBC’s Credentials and Nominating Committees. 2026 CP Budget, Offering Goals The MBC’s 2026 CP spending plan is based on a $15 million Cooperative Program (CP) budget approved by the board earlier this year. This CP budget sets aside 6 percent of the total CP giving for “shared expenses,” … [Read more...]
MODR Helping to Rebuild a Home Following Hurricane Helene
EDITOR'S NOTE: Tharran Gaines serves as the Public Information Coordinator for Missouri Disaster Relief. Watch a video related to this article at https://modr.org/video (“Helene NC Rebuild” video). At the time John and Lisa Grinstead moved to Burnsville, North Carolina, from Florida in 2010, part of their goal was to escape the frequent hurricanes that hit the coast. Little did they know that another hurricane would hit the mountains, where they thought they would be safe, and take … [Read more...]
Woodyard to lead SBU’s Center for Worldview and Culture
As part of its ongoing efforts to equip students to be Christ-centered servant leaders in a global society, Southwest Baptist University is relaunching its Center for Worldview and Culture under new leadership. Dr. Jonathon Woodyard, who serves as SBU’s Vice President for Student Life, has taken over as director of the Center for Worldview beginning with the Fall 2025 semester. Dr. Woodyard has been part of SBU’s leadership team since 2023 and has previously served as a pastor, church … [Read more...]
HLGU’s Grow Week to feature Evangelist Daniel Ritchie
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University is pleased to announce its annual Grow Week, a series of special chapel services and events designed to encourage spiritual growth in the campus community. This year’s featured speaker is Daniel Ritchie, evangelist and Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention, who has shared the hope of Christ with audiences across the nation. Ritchie was born without arms, yet God has used his life and testimony to impact thousands with the message … [Read more...]
Resolutions for MBC annual meeting due on Aug. 28
BRANSON – Resolutions for this year’s MBC Annual Meeting must be submitted in writing to the Committee on Resolutions at least sixty (60) days prior to the first session of the annual meeting, which means the deadline of Aug. 28 is fast approaching. The annual meeting is October 27-28 at the Branson Convention Center in Branson, MO. Persons submitting resolutions must certify that they are messengers. The author of any resolution may address the Committee on Resolutions during its … [Read more...]
MMO supports Mo. Baptist Children’s Home, Redemption Ranch, VBS regional training
JEFFERSON CITY – The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering supports more than two dozen ministries in Missouri. This year’s theme is taken from Ephesians 2:10: “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do.” The MMO Eight Days of Prayer are Sept. 7-14. Following are three short stories about how the gifts of Missouri Baptists support missions projects throughout the Show Me State. Finding hope, healing, … [Read more...]
FBC Memphis builds hope through outreach
MEMPHIS (MBF) – Before Youth Minister Jimmy Bagwell and his family moved to Memphis, Mo., three years ago, he was told that the cows in the town outnumbered people ten to one. (With a population of about 1,700 people, you can do the math.) But beyond the hooves and hayfields, the heart of this rural town beats for community—a community that Bagwell cherishes, but even more so, by First Baptist Church (FBC) of Memphis. “FBC Memphis is very engaged,” said Bagwell. “For a town that has less … [Read more...]