OSAGE BEACH – Strawberry salads with crumbled feta cheese were placed on tables to greet the women as they entered the Crystal Ballroom at Tan-Tar-A Resort. Candlelight flickered as part of the centerpiece and a framed keepsake message served as a reminder of what Christ calls His followers to do: “In the same way, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven” (Matt 5:16). The 2014 Ministry Wives Luncheon was held on Oct. 28 … [Read more...]
MBTS trustees celebrate enrollment, elect faculty
T. Patrick Hudson/MBTS KANSAS CITY – Faculty elections and re-elections, the announcement of new library leadership, and SBC referral responses highlighted Midwestern Seminary’s Board of Trustees fall meeting on Oct. 20. During their day-long meeting, trustees received reports from President Jason Allen and acted on committee recommendations. In his President’s report, Allen informed the board that the school’s enrollment for Fall Semester was at an all-time high. “In today’s … [Read more...]
FURNACE: 2015 Evangelism Conference
SPRINGFIELD – The Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) 2015 state evangelism and discipleship conference will challenge church leaders to remain faithful to God and to His call despite hardship. Springfield’s Ridgecrest Baptist Church will host the conference, called “Furnace,” Feb. 5-6, 2015. Ridgecrest can hold up to 1,000 people. The conference theme is inspired by the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the book of Daniel – a story that International Mission Board (IMB) … [Read more...]
2014 Annual Meeting: worshiping through music, poetry
OSAGE BEACH – Though her heart and mind were lifted up to the Lord in worship, Amelia Holder’s ears couldn’t help but appreciate the sweet notes that filled the Grand Ballroom at Tan-Tar-A Resort. “Oh my goodness, I couldn’t stop listening to her,” she said, referring to singer Candi Pearson Shelton, one of the vocalists who led worship during the Oct. 28th CORE: Leadership Development Conference at this year’s Annual Meeting of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC). “One of the guys near … [Read more...]
Pastor’s Conference speakers encourage MBC pastors
OSAGE BEACH – Six speakers encouraged church leaders at the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Pastor’s Conference here Oct. 27. Addressing the theme, “Fanning the Flames Without Flaming Out,” the speakers reminded pastors that, while ministry can be lonely and discouraging, there is still hope. Matt Kearns, MBC Leadership Development Team Leader with pastoral experience – including opposition, false allegations, and misinformation – shared how ministry issues he had once buried later … [Read more...]
MBC officers elected at Tan-Tar-A
OSAGE BEACH – During the MBC annual meeting here at Tan-Tar-A Resort, Oct. 27-29, four Missouri pastors were elected to serve as officers of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) for the next year. David Krueger, who presided as recording secretary during the 2014 annual meeting, cast the convention’s ballot to elect Neil Franks as the new MBC president. Although three of the MBC offices were contested during the annual meeting, Franks was the only person nominated to serve as … [Read more...]
MBC annual meeting Summary: Messengers stand for biblical convictions
OSAGE BEACH – Reminded that they can do more through cooperative ministry empowered by the Holy Spirit than they could ever do alone, Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) messengers stood together during their 180th annual meeting here, Oct. 27-29, to defend the biblical view of marriage and oppose the modern-day slavery of sex-trafficking. A total of 937 messengers and 269 guests from 390 churches gathered at Osage Beach’s lakeside Tan-Tar-A Resort, where MBC Executive Director John Yeats … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptists rebuke Attorney General
OSAGE BEACH – Messengers to the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting here, Oct. 27-29, defended the biblical view of marriage and challenged Attorney General Chris Koster to fulfill his oath of office by defending Missouri’s constitution. This resolution comes on the heels of Jackson County Circuit Judge J. Dale Youngs’ Oct. 3 ruling that opened the door for same-sex couples “married” in other states to collect a host of benefits previously afforded only to heterosexual married … [Read more...]
Yeats: Holy Spirit needed among Missouri Baptists
Dr. John Yeats - 2014 MBC Annual Meeting Executive Director's Address. OSAGE BEACH – Missouri Baptists must despair of themselves and pray that God would fill them with His Spirit, Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Executive Director John Yeats said during his address at the 2014 annual meeting here at Tan-Tar-A Resort, Oct. 27. “Listen, our Heavenly Father yearns to have His churches comprised of believers who are filled with the Holy Spirit,” Yeats said. “His purpose is to give the Holy … [Read more...]
Partnership Missions: Mexico, Upstate New York
OSAGE BEACH – MBC Partnership Missions lunch attendees heard reports from a pastor in Puebla, Mexico, and a church planter in upstate New York. Stirring stories of fields wide open for spiritual harvest captivated the hearts of Missouri Baptists. Sergio Rebollar Oropeza, the president of the Puebla/Tlaxcala Regional Baptist Convention of Mexico, spoke of the gratitude that the churches in his region of southern Mexico feel for the partnership that Missouri Baptists have had with them … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Ken Parker elected as 1st VP of MBC
OSAGE BEACH – On Tuesday, Oct. 28, messengers to the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) voted to elect Ken Parker, pastor of First Baptist Church, Kearney, as first vice president of the MBC. Tony Preston, professor of pastoral leadership at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, nominated Parker. “I think he is a well-qualified pastor,” Preston said, “who is committed to and serves faithfully within the contexts of SBC causes, Missouri Baptist Convention … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Neil Franks elected MBC President
OSAGE BEACH – On Tuesday, Oct. 28, messengers to the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) voted to elect Neil Franks as president of the MBC. Joshua Hedger, who currently serves as the MBC’s second vice president and as director of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s Center for Church Planting, nominated Franks as president. Franks, pastor of First Baptist Church, Branson, has served for the past two years as the MBC’s first vice president. “I have had the … [Read more...]
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