ST. LOUIS – Bob Ingle says church unity is a bit like a kiss—the actual experience is so much different than a description. “The dictionary definition of a kiss is pretty mundane. But, if you’ve ever experienced a kiss, you know it’s far better than the definition.” He says church unity is similar: “You can give a definition of unity but the experience is far sweeter and you know it when you have it and you know when you don’t. And it’s an awful thing when you don’t.” Ingle, lead pastor … [Read more...]
Online Youth Evangelism Conference set, Dec. 29
JEFFERSON CITY – High school and middle school church groups are being encouraged to participate in the Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) online Youth Evangelism Conference (YEC), Dec. 29. The virtual event will feature guest speaker Jay Barbier, youth ministry specialist with the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. Micah Christopher will lead worship, and Christian illusionist Brock Gill will also perform throughout the event. YEC will take place from 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., involving … [Read more...]
SBU honors Bolton, McCarley with Life Beautiful Awards; celebrates employees for years of service
BOLIVAR, Mo. — David Bolton, chief technology officer of Information and Technology Services, and Dr. Renay McCarley, division head of Associate Level Nursing and Health Sciences, received the Staff and Faculty Life Beautiful Awards on Friday, Dec. 11 at Southwest Baptist University. “The designation ‘life beautiful’ is the highest honor a person can receive at Southwest Baptist University,” said Dr. Brad Johnson, SBU’s acting president. “Each year during the Bolivar spring commencement, … [Read more...]
Missouri WMU is still relentless for Lottie, after 175 years
JEFFERSON CITY – Relentless! The current WMU theme is evident by the efforts of the Missouri state branch to support mission education and efforts. Several representatives from the Missouri WMU attended the recent Baptist annual meeting to provide information to attendees about mission programs, and most timely, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering (LMCO). Missouri WMU President Jan Turner and Executive Director Bonnie Carter also gave reports to the general assembly. “Missouri WMU is … [Read more...]
MBCollegiate blessed by supportive churches
JEFFERSON CITY – It might not be a stretch of the imagination to say that without local churches, Baptist Student Union would not exist. Historically, BSU ministries have been started, prayed for, supported by, and funded through regional associations, local churches, and individual church members. The same is true today, over a century since the first BSU opened. “Being an Associational ministry, the BSU is, in effect, a partnering ministry,” says Aaron Werner, Campus Missionary at … [Read more...]
HLGU launches program to strengthen student’s faith
HANNIBAL – Hannibal-LaGrange University has launched a new core group program to help students strengthen their faith through a community environment. Implemented by HLGU Director of Campus Ministry and Missions Titus Vester, the newly established core groups provide an option for students who wish to collaborate with other students toward the goal of life together enriched by scripture. “Scripture calls us to live in a community and exist in a community,” Vester said. “We’re described as … [Read more...]
SBU trustee offers apology to fellow trustees
BOLIVAR – The following is a letter to Missouri Baptists from Southwest Baptist University Trustee Robert Ingold: I appreciate the opportunity to provide a public letter of apology through our state Baptist paper, The Pathway. At the recent annual meeting of the Missouri Baptist Convention in St. Charles, I circulated a paper which contained personal attacks on individual trustees of Southwest Baptist University and a generalized disparagement of small churches which I deeply … [Read more...]
A dream transformed
God had unexpected plans for Iraqi refugee, turned Christian, MBU doctoral student ST. LOUIS – Some people light up a room when they walk into it. Dr. Mwafaq Haji doesn’t even need to be in the room; a phone call, an email, or a video conference shows his warm personality and genuine kindness. With such an attitude, one would never guess the ups and downs Haji has gone through in life. Haji’s journey starts in Iraq. He completed the necessary training to become a veterinarian, but Haji … [Read more...]
SBU’s Center for Global Connections shifts to local ministries during pandemic
BOLIVAR (SBU) – When projects coordinated through Southwest Baptist University’s Center for Global Connections were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, local ministry opportunities became a larger focus for staff and students. “It’s not a matter of where we’re going to minister,” said Diana Gallamore, director of the Center for Global Connections and travel stewardship. “It’s a matter of where God is leading us.” Because of the comprehensive training process students must complete … [Read more...]
MBCollegiate intern spearheads partnership with Disaster Relief efforts in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH – Disaster relief in the middle of a pandemic is no easy feat, but disasters don’t go on lockdown. On July 21, the south end of St. Joseph experienced flash flooding after receiving five inches of rain, affecting hundreds of residents in the Southside area. “It’s already a much more impoverished area,” says Isaac Whitman, a senior at Missouri Western. “It’s very blue collar. Historically, that area has been closed off to churches and ministries.” Of the roughly 130 homes that … [Read more...]
HLGU’s 2020 Booster Banquet cancelled
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – The Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) Booster Banquet here scheduled for Friday, Nov. 20, has been cancelled due to the exponentially growing COVID-19 cases in Marion County. HLGU’s Office of Institutional Advancement will be contacting ticket holders to discuss their options. If you have any questions, please contact the IA Office at (573) 629-3124 or lauren.youse@hlg.edu. We are very sad to have to cancel, but feel it is the safest option for our donors, students, … [Read more...]
DR childcare adjusts to meet needs amid COVID-19 crisis
ST. CHARLES – For several years, Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief has handled the annual meeting childcare. This year, 2020, was the same in several respects: Steele, the 10-year old Labra-doodle dog was present; Disaster Relief staff brought toys, crafts, hands-on activities and clever games. There was one significant difference this year over last year: COVID-19 precautions. "We had 24 children on Monday. That’s less than we’ve had in the past. Last year, we had almost 50 children,” said … [Read more...]
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