JEFFERSON CITY – This month, MBC-affiliated churches and associational offices are receiving a soft-cover copy of the 2024 Generosity Report. The report highlights the many ways Missouri Baptists invest in missions across our state, throughout North America, and around the world. The report replaces both the Annual Giving Report, inserted each spring in The Pathway, and the mid-year report in August. The 2024 Generosity Report is available now online at mobaptist.org/gr and will be shared … [Read more...]
Apologist: proclaiming the Resurrection needs to be consistent
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article includes additional reporting by The Pathway. DALLAS/KANSAS CITY (BP) – Jeremiah Johnston says the seminal event in Christianity’s history should be raised up more often. “The Resurrection of Jesus is tragically under-taught, under-preached, and as a result, under-appreciated and under-applied by the vast majority of Jesus followers and pastors today,” Johnston, associate pastor of apologetics and cultural engagement at Prestonwood Baptist Church, told … [Read more...]
MBC names Rob Pochek to lead prayer and evangelism ministries
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist Executive Director Wes Fowler has named Rob Pochek, senior pastor of First Baptist Church on Park Street, Charlottesville, Va., as team leader of Prayer and Evangelism, effective July 1. In his new role, Pochek is responsible for developing, implementing, and promoting a comprehensive strategy to help MBC-affiliated churches and associations prioritize prayer and evangelism. This includes engaging Missouri Baptists in a statewide prayer initiative, as … [Read more...]
FBC Bonne Terre mission team shares gospel, needed resources in Kenya
KENYA, Africa – The First Baptist Church of Bonne Terre, Mo., has engaged in several villages in Kenya to share the Gospel and provide needed resources for the people. Pastor Alan David said they go to “educate and encourage the pastors.” But he added there are so many needs for resources there that they raise funds and provide food, Bibles and arrange to have wells dug to provide clean water. This is the eighth time David has led a trip to the East African nation in the past 10 … [Read more...]
Seniors find fruitful ministry in Missouri Disaster Relief amid tornado response
ST. LOUIS – About 15 years ago when she was in her mid-60s, Glenda Townsend began serving with Missouri Disaster Relief with her husband Ben. Recently, she deployed to east central Missouri to maintain the ministry’s laundry and shower trailer for crews working in the St. Louis area following tornados there in mid-March. She says the relief organization is one where older adults can make an effective contribution even if they don't want to be part of the physically demanding chainsaw and … [Read more...]
SBU trustees approve new campus master plan
BOLIVAR, Mo. (SBU) – At its spring meeting on April 8, Southwest Baptist University’s Board of Trustees approved a transformative campus master plan to direct the future growth and development of the university. The master plan, which has been in development for nine months, calls for new residence halls and apartment-style living, new academic and athletics buildings, and many other changes to SBU’s main campus in Bolivar. Planning and architecture partner PGAV spent many weeks … [Read more...]
Baptist Homes receives National Heritage Award for conservation leadership
JEFFERSON CITY (BHHM) – Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries has been honored with the prestigious Heritage Award in recognition of its outstanding commitment to advancing the national R3 conservation initiative—focused on Recruiting, Retaining, and Reactivating adult participation in outdoor and conservation activities, including hunting and fishing. Presented by Cole Gander, Deer Outreach Specialist with the National Deer Association, the award acknowledges Baptist Homes' … [Read more...]
HLGU exceeds Day of Giving goal, raising more than $122,000
HANNIBAL, MO – Hannibal-LaGrange University is celebrating a successful Day of Giving, having surpassed its goal of 250 gifts in 24 hours. Thanks to the generosity of alumni, friends, and supporters, HLGU received a total of 270 gifts amounting to $122,359.29. All three matching challenges were met. These included a $40,000 match from the HLGU Board of Visitors for the HLGU Annual Fund, a $25,000 match from an anonymous donor for Student Scholarships, and a $12,500 match from the Riedel … [Read more...]
CCCU President David Hoag to deliver MBU commencement address
ST. LOUIS (MBU) – Missouri Baptist University is pleased to announce that Dr. David Hoag, president of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU), will serve as the keynote speaker for the University’s 53rd commencement ceremony. The event will take place Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Family Arena in St. Charles, Mo. Dr. Hoag, a longtime advocate for Christ-centered higher education, became president of the CCCU in 2023 following nearly a decade of service as … [Read more...]
Florissant church serves neighbors after March tornado hits community
FLORISSANT, Mo. – After sunset on Friday, March 14, 13 tornadoes took aim at metro St. Louis. The widest one was three-fourths of a mile wide, and it took aim at the Hazelwood/Florissant area. But, on the following Sunday morning, the members of Cross Keys Baptist Church, Florissant, less than a mile from the destruction, saw an opportunity to serve. “We decided to use our local missions offering to provide meals,” Raymond Cabello, lead pastor, said. “We put up a sign-up sheet online … [Read more...]
MODR responds to March tornadoes
JEFFERSON CITY (MODR) – Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief (MODR) demonstrated the love of Christ, March 14, bringing help, hope and healing to Missouri communities following a night of death and destruction caused by tornadoes. Hours after the storm’s aftermath, MODR volunteers met to assess needs and plan a course of action. Soon afterward, they set up response units in Rolla, Des Arc and Arnold. Heading the teams were Ann Stevenson, Tom Malott and Toby Tucker, respectively. Disaster … [Read more...]
Missourian Don Currence to be nominated as SBC Registration Secretary
WHITEHOUSE, Texas (BP) – Larry Craig, a member of Whitehouse Baptist Fellowship, has announced he will nominate Missouri pastor Don Currence to serve another term as the Southern Baptist Convention’s Registration Secretary. The nomination will be made at the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting in Dallas. Currence “continues to serve our convention with dedication and integrity,” Craig said. “He works tirelessly to make your registration a smoother and more efficient process as you attend our annual … [Read more...]
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