OZARK – Ben Neafus loved science museums growing up in Colorado. His dad was on staff at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and Ben spent a lot of time there. As a teenager he volunteered at the museum. His worldview was shaped by science. He said, “My identity was found in science.” As he grew and developed, he had only a moderate interest in Christianity. “My dad was not a believer and he never talked about faith,” Neafus said. His mother was a believer but practiced her faith … [Read more...]
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Raytown’s Spring Valley Baptist Church writes new chapter for church library
RAYTOWN – Spring Valley Baptist Church in Raytown is writing a new chapter for their church library. Debbie Atwood, media director, brought her church library into the 21st-century by putting the catalog online. “Our church has always been an equipping church,” Atwood said. “So, it was important for our library to become an asset and a resource.” Atwood is working on a new project to make the library even more accessible. “Recently, our pastor, Larry Heenan, retired from thirty-five … [Read more...]
Yeats highlights MBC ministries, calls Missouri Baptists to holiness
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...]
Be people after God’s own heart, Nelson tells MBC messengers
ST. CHARLES – Missouri Baptist Convention president Jon Nelson challenged messengers and guests gathered for the MBC annual meeting here, Oct. 24, to focus on the heart. “That was the difference between Saul and David – the heart,” Nelson said, preaching from Acts 13:21. “Both sinned, but the difference was in the heart and not the actions.” In his address relating to the convention theme of “Reflecting Christ to a Watching World,” Nelson said it was important to determine why David … [Read more...]
More than 80 express desire to follow Christ at LIFE Outreach in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE – Not many people can say they have ridden a motorcycle for Jesus, let alone performed death-defying stunts in front of thousands and on international television to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. However, those involved with the Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) L.I.F.E Outreach initiative can. It was those same kinds of stunts – the motorcycles, BMX bikes, and skateboards – that the crowd of over fourteen hundred in Chillicothe witnessed, Sept. 28, in full force. … [Read more...]
Perry to be nominated as MBC Recording Secretary
ST. CHARLES – Justin Perry, pastor of First Baptist Church, Viburnum, will be nominated for Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Recording Secretary during the MBC annual meeting at the St. Charles Convention Center here, Oct. 24-25. Perry will be nominated by his father, G. Scott Perry, pastor of Temple Baptist Church, Sullivan. "When Justin’s name was discussed as a possible candidate, he gave prayerful consideration to the role and responsibilities and believed that God was leading … [Read more...]
Fire in Wooldridge destroys much of town, damages Baptist church
WOOLDRIDGE – A raging wildfire on Saturday, Oct. 22, swept into this Cooper County village, nearly destroying the community and severely damaging the Baptist church building. Wooldridge is a community of approximately 40 residents. The fire started in a nearby grain field, which was ignited by a malfunctioning combine. Fifteen to 20 buildings were destroyed or damaged by the fire, according to the Columbia Missourian newspaper. The Wooldridge Baptist Church was damaged, but officials … [Read more...]
Shoal Creek churches join hands for revival
SENECA – Five churches in the Shoal Creek Baptist Association partnered together to put on a week of revival services in their area during the last week of September. The churches included First Baptist Church, Seneca; Swars Prairie Baptist Church, Seneca; Bethany Baptist Church, Neosho; Belfast Baptist, Neosho, and Patterson Heights Baptist Church, Anderson. Throughout the week, five evangelists connected with the Missouri Baptist evangelists’ fellowship rotated from church to church to … [Read more...]
Leaders trained to bring hope and renewal
KANSAS CITY – This summer’s busyness of camps, vacation Bible school, and even members on vacation claims the attention of most Missouri Baptist churches. While continuing to work on revitalizing churches, Resound Network also takes this summer opportunity to develop future church leaders. “We had 5 students with the Missouri Baptist Convention’s collegiate intern program,” says Brandon Moore, Resound Network director. “The really unique thing is that they get paired with a strong church, … [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...]
Disaster Relief volunteers ‘rebuild’ homes affected by Hayti tornado
HAYTI HEIGHTS – On the evening of Dec. 12, 2021, a devastating EF4 tornado ripped through the small Bootheel town of Hayti Heights in southern Missouri’s Pemiscot County. The giant wedge tornado began its destruction in Jonesboro, Ark. and made its way more than 260 miles to western Kentucky. Although much of its path scoured wide open fields, the December tornado did leave survivors reeling in Hayti with damages to their homes. Tom Malott, whose primary job with MODR is to oversee one of … [Read more...]
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