The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering supports 18 ministries in Missouri. This year’s theme is taken from 1 Chronicles 29:14b: “Everything comes from You, and we have given You only what comes from Your hand.” Following are two short stories of how the gifts of Missouri Baptists support missions projects throughout the Show Me State. Ready and Willing Some of the “blue hat” supervisors who served in Texas after last year’s devastating storms were disaster-relief veterans – … [Read more...]
State Fair Baptist tent yields 50 decisions for Christ
SEDALIA – The Baptist tent ministry at the Missouri state fair yielded 50 decisions for Christ during the recent Aug. 9-19 fair. Forty-seven were for salvation, with three decisions for recommitment to the Lord. State fair committee co-chairman, John Brittain said, “We had a great group of volunteers who were willing to share their faith this year.” There were over 22 Baptist associations, churches and ministry groups who assisted with the tent ministry. “In addition to the gospel … [Read more...]
Children’s Home looks to engage churches for Mo. kids
SPRINGFIELD – The Missouri Baptist Children’s Home has a far-reaching network as they train and provide gospel-centered resources for foster families as they care for more than a thousand kids across the state. But as the number of at-risk children, youth and families keeps rising, even their reach isn’t far enough. “We cannot be everywhere,” Russell Martin, the MBCH president told his trustees in July. “But almost everywhere in Missouri there is a Southern Baptist church that can provide … [Read more...]
Special hotel rates available for MBC annual meeting
SPRINGFIELD – Special hotel rates are available for a limited time to those attending the Missouri Baptist Convention Annual Meeting at Crossway Baptist Church here, Oct. 22-23. Hotels with special rates are listed below: Drury Inn & Suites 2715 N. Glenstone Ave. Springfield, MO 65803 417.863.8400 Rate: $119.99 – cutoff date 9/21/18 Holiday Inn & Suites 2720 N. Glenstone Ave. Springfield, MO 65803 417.865.8600 Rate: $99 – cutoff date 10/08/18 Oasis … [Read more...]
Tailor-made for missions: Mt. Salem-Wyaconda association sews to support mission efforts
EWING – Mt. Salem-Wyaconda Southern Baptist Association women have found sewing machines and scissors in Missouri can reach the world through various products for mission projects. Violet Brownell, Association Clerk and Women’s Ministry team leader said 15 to 20 people – mostly ladies, but including one MSWSBA pastor – have turned out thousands of products meeting an average of once a month. “People’s biggest need is Jesus, but how do you start the conversation?” Brownell asked … [Read more...]
MBC Executive Board increases 2019 CP goal
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Executive Board members increased the CP goal for 2019 during their board meeting here, Aug. 20-21. The board recommended an amended 2019 Cooperative Program goal of $15 million. This is a $200,000 increase from the $14.8 million goal set at their previous board meeting in March, which reflected the 2018 goal. The Board allocated 60 percent of the 2019 CP goal for MBC causes, which includes funding for Missouri Baptist missions and … [Read more...]
Army ‘Awakened’ – Professions of faith rise above 2,000 at Fort Leonard Wood since March 11
FORT LEONARD WOOD – More than 2,000 soldiers and trainees at the U.S. Army base here have professed faith in Christ, according to Southern Baptist Chaplain (Capt.) Jose Rondon. As reported previously in The Pathway, Rondon began to track what has been called a “spiritual awakening” on the military base in March, when he reported that more than 200 professed faith during chapel services on the base on March 11 and March 18. By June 24, that number had risen to 880 professions of faith and … [Read more...]
River’s Edge Fellowship, KC, reaches out as school year begins
KANSAS CITY – As the school year approached, River’s Edge Fellowship here reached out to their community with a “Back to School Bash,” Aug. 4. During the event, the congregation – which is a Missouri Baptist church plant near Raytown – provided food for participants and gave them school supplies and backpacks, as well as hosting an open-air movie night for children in the area. “We’re always looking for ways to engage (the community),” Travis Yeargans, pastor of River’s Edge Fellowship, … [Read more...]
Global Harvest: Central Baptist labors to reach the nations in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY – Central Baptist Church, Kansas City, is in the historic northeast area of the city. According to Samuel Nelson, pastor, the area is the oldest neighborhood because settlers located near the river. “Now,” Nelson said, “the area is full of internationals and refugees. One of the densest populations is Somalis.” The Central congregation has established a “weekly rhythm of ministry,” Nelson said. “We are a small group,” he said, “but, we have been transformed. We remember … [Read more...]
‘Farm to table’ impacts lives in Salisbury
SALISBURY – No doubt about it, it was corny. And there was a lot of friendly banter. However, it was not a trite “farm to table” endeavor when members of Salisbury’s First Baptist Church came together this summer and provided 1500 ears and 161 gallons of sweet corn to Kids Across America (KAA), a Christian sports camp for nearly 7,000 urban youth, many who had never before had the pleasure of tasting the sweet goodness of the delicious buttery “roasting’ ears” that crown our tables each … [Read more...]
Churches partner for ‘missional’ VBS
COLUMBIA – Three churches partnered together for a “missional” Vacation Bible School initiative in two Columbia neighborhoods late last month. A mission team from First Baptist Church, Lathrop, joined with two Columbia churches – Open Heart Baptist Church and Iglesia Alfa y Omega – to host the neighborhood VBS programs, as well as a block party at the church, July 23-26. According to Omar Segovia, who serves as a Missouri Baptist Convention multiplying churches strategist, these three … [Read more...]
MMO supports student missionaries, WMU
The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering supports 18 ministries in Missouri. This year’s theme is taken from 1 Chronicles 29:14b: “Everything comes from You, and we have given You only what comes from Your hand.” Following are two short stories of how the gifts of Missouri Baptists support missions projects throughout the Show Me State. Walking Together Student missionaries and their mentors throughout Missouri are encouraging each other in their journey of faith. The collegiate … [Read more...]
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