JEFFERSON CITY – Lori was a 14-year-old victim of human trafficking when she became a resident of Freedom 43:19, a ministry of the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home (MBCH). Thanks to a patient and loving staff, Lori for the first time experienced the freedom and healing only the Lord can give. Today, Lori talks openly about God, and the staff keeps praying that she will one day trust in Jesus for everlasting life. The ministries of the MBCH are supported in part through the Rheubin L. … [Read more...]
Missouri trustees talk IMB transition
DALLAS – Southern Baptist’s missionary-sending arm – the International Mission Board (IMB) is in a time of transition, but two Missouri trustees see reason to be optimistic about its future. David Platt, who has been the IMB president since 2014, notified trustees this February he planned to transition out of the leadership role, but committed to serve as long as it took to find his replacement. His tenure was marked by a painful financial restructuring that saw the retirement of many … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptists send $60,000 to Texas for Harvey Relief
DALLAS – The Missouri Baptist Convention has contributed another $60,000 for the continued recovery of victims of Hurricane Harvey. Missouri Baptist Convention Executive Director John Yeats delivered the check to Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Executive Director Jim Richards while attending the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Dallas, June 12. The MBC sent an earlier check for $275,000 for victim relief through the processes developed and managed through SBTC. … [Read more...]
Kearns resigns from MBC to pastor Columbia church
JEFFERSON CITY – Matt Kearns, Missouri Baptist Convention catalyst for Making Disciples, announced June 20th that he is leaving the MBC to serve as lead pastor of Woodcrest Chapel in Columbia. Kearns has served as interim pastor at Woodcrest for the last 16 months. His last official day at the MBC is set for July 31st. “While I am saddened to see Matt leave the missionary staff of the MBC, I am grateful for his faithful service here and am excited about the work of disciple-making he is … [Read more...]
Super Summer offers faith, fun to youth, adult leaders
JEFFERSON CITY – At first glance, Super Summer may seem like any other Christian summer camp – a place for students from middle school and high school to learn about Jesus and fellowship with one another. The reality of Super Summer is so much more than that. What truly sets Super Summer apart is a clever set-up that caters to believers of all ages and experience levels. Super Summer is an opportunity for anyone and everyone to come to a better understanding of the gospel and their … [Read more...]
‘Remarkable growth’ seen at Rolla BSU
ROLLA – When Bruce Wade stepped onto the campus of Missouri S&T here five years ago, the number of students worshiping at the campus Baptist Student Union had dwindled to seven. But since that time, they’ve seen tremendous growth, more-than-tripling the size of the group as of last year. And during the fall 2017 and spring 2018 semesters, an average of 40 students were involved with the BSU. “We’ve seen some remarkable growth this year,” said Wade, who serves as the Missouri Baptist … [Read more...]
Summer missionaries double over two years: MBC to deploy more than 100 collegians
JEFFERSON CITY – More than 100 student missionaries will be deployed by the Missouri Baptist Convention this summer to bring gospel transformation throughout Missouri and beyond. The number of student missionaries involved in the MBC program have nearly doubled over the past two years. These students will serve for 10 weeks with churches, associations and other ministries across the state. They also serve as small group leaders during Super Summer, the MBC’s camp for youth held annually at … [Read more...]
Mo. Baptist Foundation assists churches, institutions with loans for equipment, building programs
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Foundation board of trustees received reports, April 27, about the new service initiated by Foundation President Neil Franks to offer church building and equipment loans. Other noteworthy reports include: Foundation assets under management continue to increase, distributions to individuals, churches, and institutions are on pace for the fiscal year, Commonfund Investment Consultant reports and Foundation Chief Operating Officer (COO) Shelly Vaughn was … [Read more...]
Yeats to be re-nominated as recording secretary
DALLAS (BP) – Missouri Baptist Convention executive director John L. Yeats will be nominated for a 22nd term as the Southern Baptist Convention’s recording secretary, Texas pastor Bart Barber announced April 23. Barber, pastor of First Baptist Church in Farmersville, Texas, said in a news release, “Our annual meetings are the largest exercise of inter-congregational polity in the world. The experience spans the gamut from boilerplate actions of formality to moments of breathtaking … [Read more...]
Missouri WMU celebrates missions
SPRINGFIELD – National Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) Adult Resources Team Leader Kristy Carr delivered several inspiring messages to approximately 350 registered Missouri WMU members and guests at the 2018 Missouri WMU Annual Meeting and Missions Celebration held April 6-7 at the South Gate Baptist Church in Springfield. Several other distinguished guests helped to make the event memorable, including Missouri Baptist Convention Liaison Spencer Hutson, Missouri Baptist Convention … [Read more...]
MLK50 raises $1.5 million scholarship to help minority students in Memphis
MEMPHIS – More than $1.5 million dollars have been raised for the “MLK50 Dream Forward Scholarship Initiative” that will allow Christian colleges and seminaries to invest in the educational future of minority students. Two schools with Missouri Baptist ties – Hannibal-LaGrange University and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary – are participating in the scholarship initiative. Through this scholarship initiative, a broad range of financial aid resources will be given to selected … [Read more...]
Pathway’s staff cited for excellence
JEFFERSON CITY – The staff of the news journal of the Missouri Baptist Convention has been cited by its peers for excellence in Christian journalism, nabbing two first place awards. The Evangelical Press Association (EPA), which counts nation-wide heavy hitters such as Christianity Today and The Christian Post among its 251-publication membership, April 7 awarded The Pathway’s staff four awards. The Pathway’s website – mbcpathway.com – won first place among its competitors, with judges … [Read more...]
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