CLINTON – First Baptist is noticeably on mission for Christ. According to Randy Shipman, with the title of pastor emeritus since January, the church in early April has marked 16 years with their program called ActsOne8. The flagship verse, in a nutshell, calls for reaching the world for Christ. “It has become the DNA of our church,” Shipman said. Shipman said it started when one man in the church wrote on a commitment card to avail himself to missions. “The last year or two he’s … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptists rally to support HLGU
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article includes additional reporting from Hannibal-LaGrange University. HANNIBAL – Hannibal-LaGrange University’s (HLGU) financial crisis came as a jolt to many, but the families of faculty and staff bore the full force of impact. Amidst the uncertainty, those most invested in the school began to look for a sign that God was still with them. Immanuel Baptist Church here has proven true to its name by providing just such a sign in the form of a $100,000 donation. But … [Read more...]
HLGU to hold Scarlet and Blue Auction, May 20
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) will hold the Scarlet and Blue Auction on Friday, May 20, in the Roland Fine Arts Center. Doors for the event will open at 5:30 pm when a silent auction will begin. At 7 pm, the silent auction will end and the live auction will begin. Heavy appetizers will be served. Admission for the event is $10 per person. Tickets can be purchased in advance at hlguscarletandblueauction.eventbrite.com. Tickets are also available for purchase in … [Read more...]
Churches now able to withhold funds from SBC entities in MBC’s new ‘Plan B’ giving option
New giving plan responds to churches’ concerns about SBC JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Executive Board recently authorized a new “Plan B” method of cooperative giving. The plan allows churches to withhold funds from selected SBC entities without withdrawing from Cooperative Program (CP) support altogether. “Plan B” comes in response to concerns raised by Missouri Baptist churches and associations about actions taken by some SBC entities – for example, the SBC … [Read more...]
SBU’s Paxton earns highest honor in Pi Kappa Delta National Tournament
BOLIVAR (SBU) — Southwest Baptist University Speaking Bearcat senior Jessica Paxton received the All-American Award at the 2022 Pi Kappa Delta National Comprehensive Tournament on March 7-13 in Orlando. Only 10 students from across the nation received the All-American Award, taking into account students’ grades, citizenship, competition record and team contributions when selecting award recipients. The award is the highest honor given at the PKD National Tournament. “This year’s … [Read more...]
Parker joins Baptist Homes as new VP of Workforce Excellence
Duties will focus on employees, compliance, clinical quality, and certification JEFFERSON CITY (BHHM) – Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries (BHHM) has hired Brandy Parker as Vice President for Workforce Excellence. This is the latest in moves that see BHHM growing in scope, influence, and mission as it strives to make Christlike ministry the standard of care for the aging across Missouri. In this role, Parker will have four main areas of responsibility: employees and talent, … [Read more...]
MBU appoints associate vice president for spiritual formation
SAINT LOUIS (MBU) – Aaron Lumpkin has been tapped to serve as Missouri Baptist University’s first Associate Vice President for Spiritual Formation. “I’m hopeful to see this position cast vision for a vibrant student experience that is driven by the Great Commandment and focused on the Great Commission,” Lumpkin said. “I hope that through my work at MBU, I’ll be able to point people to Christ so that they might know His steadfast love, abounding mercy and magnificent … [Read more...]
2022 HLGU Phonathon approaches
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) alumni and friends will soon be receiving phone calls from current HLGU students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends. The 2022 HLGU Phonathon will be taking place on select nights between April 11 and April 21 from the institutional advancement office on the 4th floor of the Burt Administration building. Calling will take place between 5:30 and 7:30 pm on April 11-14 and 18-21. Callers will be reaching out to both HLGU alumni and … [Read more...]
Kimbrough writes book about what the church was designed to be
BOLIVAR, Mo. – The desire to know and share about what the church is supposed to be was the inspiration for Southwest Baptist University Matt Kimbrough’s book: “Reclaiming the Church Family: A Solution to the Corporate-Church Crisis.” “During my time in vocational ministry, over a decade, I never found a source that really helped me think through, biblically speaking, what God designed the church to be: How do we relate to one another? Why do we really exist?” said Kimbrough, assistant … [Read more...]
Appreciation Day to honor DR volunteers, May 22
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief (MODR) is encouraging a day of appreciation on May 22nd for the many volunteers from MBC churches who make up the MODR team. Gaylon Moss, MBC DR director said, “We are thankful for the volunteers who have chosen to serve the Lord through disaster relief. Without them the mission would not get done.” Moss and other DR officials said they are asking churches in Missouri to set aside this day in order to say thanks for the workers who … [Read more...]
DR sends meals to Ukraine
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief (MODR) is working with partner organizations to provide food for Ukrainians who are being impacted by war with Russia in their homeland. MODR leaders said March 18 that they are working through a trusted Christian partner to get food to Ukrainians and to the local churches who are caring for internally displaced refugees. Gaylon Moss, MODR director, said, “One way we are helping is through providing ready-to-eat meals, as many have no easy … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptist University theatre raises more than $3,000 for Send Relief, Ukraine
ST. LOUIS (BP) – “Fools” is a comedy play and “one long-running gag,” said Kasey Cox, director of theatre and dance for Missouri Baptist University (MBU). From March 24-27, though, Cox and her crew used it to raise $3,146.49 for a serious subject, sending those funds through Send Relief to aid Ukrainian refugees. As previously reported in The Pathway, the MBU theatre's fund-raising initiative is one of many Missouri Baptist efforts bring relief to the people of Ukraine. Following each … [Read more...]
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