BOLIVAR – Southwest Baptist University will celebrate the Inauguration of Richard J. Melson, Ph.D., as the University’s 26th President with a week of Inaugural events spanning Feb. 26-March 4. “We are excited to mark this important milestone in SBU’s history as we formally inaugurate Dr. Melson as SBU’s 26th President,” said Dr. Eddie Bumpers, SBU Board of Trustees chair. “His leadership already has been a blessing to SBU and Missouri Baptists as we partner to make SBU a premier … [Read more...]
‘Returning to missional focus’: Jackson church seeks to learn from past
JACKSON – The First Baptist Church here has learned a thing or two about what makes a church last. The congregation also knows how churches die. First Baptist is one of six congregations planted by Bethel Baptist Church, the first permanent non-Catholic congregation west of the Mississippi River. Now referred to as “Old” Bethel, that “mother” church grew and flourished for half a century after its founding in 1806. They planted new churches all over the area – First Baptist was founded in … [Read more...]
Collegiate students invited to apply for DR internships
JEFFERSON CITY – A paid internship is available for about a dozen college and university students through the Missouri Baptist Convention Disaster Relief ministry (MODR). The student interns will be trained in various areas of Disaster Relief ministry and may travel to various parts of the U.S. to serve people impacted by disasters. The internship is a paid position with a stipend check provided monthly. The travel, lodging, meals and uniforms are provided. It begins on May 30 and ends … [Read more...]
WMU missions celebration to be held in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY – Location, location, location! The Missouri WMU Missions Celebration and Annual Meeting will be centrally located this year at Concord Baptist Church in Jefferson City, April 1-2. Women and men are encouraged to register now. The purpose of the Celebration is to conduct the business of Missouri WMU, and to unite with one another in a relentless pursuit of Christ. Missouri WMU President Jan Turner said that the event theme and program emphasis, Being Relentless, will help … [Read more...]
HLGU to host Pastor Appreciation Day, March 2
HANNIBAL – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) is hosting a Pastor Appreciate Day on campus here from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., March 2. The event features keynote speaker Kenny Qualls, senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Arnold, as well as a variety of breakout sessions led by HLGU faculty members. Breakout sessions include: • Robert J. Matz, acting president and professor of theology and preaching – “Raising the need in preaching”; • Eric Turner, associate professor of New Testament and … [Read more...]
DR welcomes new collegiate leader
NEOSHO – Aaron Werner is the new collegiate ministry leader for the Missouri Baptist Convention’s Disaster Relief (DR) ministry. A resident of Neosho, Werner is also a campus missionary at Crowder College Baptist Student Union (BSU), which is affiliated with the Shoal Creek Baptist Association and MBC collegiate ministry. He and his wife, Mary, have three children: Grace, Sarah and Jacob. Werner will continue serving the Crowder College BSU and will lead a team of student interns to do DR … [Read more...]
Resound Network offers 2022 summer internship, cohort opportunities
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) Resound Network this summer is offering internship and cohort opportunities in church revitalization and replanting. Summer internship “As the number of churches in decline increases, the need for equipped revitalization leaders does as well,” Brandon Moore, MBC revitalization specialist, told The Pathway. “Through the summer internship, Missouri Baptists will enjoy the benefits of a pipeline of future leaders being captivated by … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptists called to unite for Annie offering
JEFFERSON CITY – Churches are urged to unite once again in the annual Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (AAEO). The 177-year resolve to support North American missions by MBC churches is an impressive feat and a tradition worthy of the on-going effort. Don’t go it alone. Missouri WMU is ready to equip churches to successfully plan, promote and participate in this year’s AAEO. Missouri WMU President Jan Turner said that the continued financial faithfulness to NAMB will help ensure that God’s … [Read more...]
Mo. Baptist Historical Commission offers scholarships to MBC university students
JEFFERSON CITY – The MBC Historical Commission is offering three $2,000 scholarships to current and future students at three Baptist universities: Missouri Baptist University, Hannibal-LaGrange University and Southwest Baptist University. Those applying will fill out an application and write a research paper on some aspect of Missouri Baptist history. Current high school seniors who are heading to one of the Baptist universities as well as students currently enrolled in the three Baptist … [Read more...]
Nepali Gospel Church grows in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – The world is the neighborhood of Bayless Baptist Church. In fact, that world is in the building with Nepali Gospel Church using the facilities on Saturday for their worship. “This partnership was an unexpected answer to prayer,” Evan Skelton, lead pastor of Bayless, said. “This partnership is a great picture of the diversity in our neighborhood. Many of the congregation of the Nepali church are able to walk to attend the services.” Bayless has undergone a replant in recent … [Read more...]
Super Summer resumes in 2022 on two MBC university campuses
JEFFERSON CITY – After a modified schedule in 2021, preceded by cancellation in 2020 due to COVID, Super Summer week-long camps for middle and high school students resume this summer on two MBC university campuses. The first takes place at Hannibal LaGrange University, June 13-17. Southwest Baptist University hosts the second June 20-24. Bob Caldwell, an independent contractor for the Missouri Baptist Convention’s Making Disciples team, is facilitating the camps this year. He says through … [Read more...]
New Baptist Home at Smithville starts renovations with help from Missouri DR
SMITHVILLE – Baptist Homes and Healthcare Ministries have purchased a nursing care facility in Smithville formerly known as Smithville Living Center. They plan to remodel it, and it will reopen as a facility which will also offer specialized services for aging veterans. Volunteer disaster relief (DR) workers from Clay-Platte and Blue River/Kansas City Baptist Associations offered to help with the demolition portion of the remodeling in order to get the facility ready for contractors to … [Read more...]
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