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...]
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...]
Mo. Disaster Relief spring training events announced
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) invites Missouri Baptists to regional training events in order be equipped to participate in disaster call-outs. There will be four training sessions held in different parts of the state to equip future and current volunteers. Becoming a DR volunteer provides an excellent opportunity for hands-on service to people in need. Training is open to any member of a Southern Baptist church who is at least 18 years of age. Attending … [Read more...]
Missouri participation high at leadership summit
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is supplemented with reporting from Baptist Press. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – One-hundred-and-sixty-five Missouri Baptists were among the 850 attendees of the Midwest Leadership Summit on January 18-20, which is held every two years. Associations were allowed to designate up to ten people they could invite to this event. Over 1,000 church leaders registered but rising Covid concerns appeared to limit attendance to about 850 who traveled from across the region to … [Read more...]
‘We’re not victims, we’re victors’: Missouri Attorney General honors ‘retired’ pastor for service, resilience
JOPLIN – It’s never a good thing when you get the message, “The attorney general’s office is looking for you.” But for Phillip McClendon, just this once, it was a good thing. Eric Schmitt, Missouri’s Attorney General, recently recognized McClendon for service to his community as part of the state’s bicentennial celebration. The Attorney General Honors Award cited McClendon’s “tenacity and resilience” after the devastating Joplin tornado of May 22, 2011, saying, “I am inspired by your … [Read more...]
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