JEFFERSON CITY – Each year, the Missouri Baptist Foundation (MBF) honors those who have been generous with their life and resources to benefit God’s kingdom. MBF established the Fellowship of Christian Stewards in 2001 as a way to present personal examples of whole-life Christian stewardship – the gift of talents, time and treasures. Pastors, ministry leaders and lay members can make nominations. MBF trustees consider the nominations and choose those to be recognized. In addition, MBF … [Read more...]
Guatemala mission teams safe after Fuego’s eruption
ESCUINTLA CITY, Guatemala – Southern Baptist mission groups from the United States ministering in Guatemala are safe after a volcano erupted on June 3. One mission group from Union Hill Baptist Church in Holts Summit was working in an orphanage about 70 miles northwest of the eruption when it occurred, according to KRCG 13. Associate Pastor Jason Glenn told KRCG that the group was unaware of the disaster until they saw the ash and residue in the sky. When he learned it was from a … [Read more...]
‘God bless Missouri’: FBC Bolivar church member takes up office of Governor
JEFFERSON CITY – After taking his oath of office as Missouri’s 57th governor, Michael L. Parson, 62, closed his brief remarks with a comment that has been on the lips of many politicians, past and present: “God bless America,” he said, and “God bless Missouri.” But, according to the men and women of First Baptist Church Bolivar, Parson’s closing statement is no platitude. Parson has been a member at FBC Bolivar for nearly 27 years, having joined the church on Sept. 22, 1991. “Mike’s been … [Read more...]
KC surgeon stormed Normandy, treated Truman
INDEPENDENCE – A little boy from Doniphan County, Kansas, is the last person one might expect to be responsible for the lives of the President and First Lady. But that became the case for Wallace Graham, who would storm the beaches of Normandy, earn three Purple Hearts, serve as the personal physicians for Harry and Bess Truman and ultimately join Wornall Road Baptist Church in Kansas City. Graham and his family moved from Doniphan County to Kansas City when he was nine years old, just as … [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...]
Missouri Baptist veterans’ legacies live on
EOLIA - War is full of extraordinary men and women doing extraordinary feats under extraordinary circumstances. But just because a soldier or sailor doesn’t have a story worthy of the silver screen doesn’t mean they – and their families – didn’t make enormous sacrifices for God and country. Such is the case with just two of countless Missouri Baptists who served in harms way during World War II: William Friese, Sr., who fought in the Battle of the Bulge and James Wheeler, Sr., who landed … [Read more...]
After 77 years, USS Oklahoma missing sailor honored at FBC Diamond
DIAMOND - Clifford George Goodwin’s last day on earth was the “day that will live in infamy,” but no one knew of his fate for sure until just recently. His life and sacrifice were celebrated at First Baptist, Diamond May 12, 77 years after his death. Goodwin, an electrician’s mate hailing from Diamond in southwest Missouri, was assigned to the bowels of the USS Oklahoma along with his older brother, Daniel, a gunner’s mate. Clifford was one of hundreds of men trapped in the ship as the … [Read more...]
Hazelwood stirs hope in hotel residents
HAZELWOOD – Sometimes staying in a hotel is no vacation. “There are hotels in Hazelwood that cater to people who are homeless,” said Jim Walker, lead pastor at Hazelwood Baptist Church (HBC), located in northwest St. Louis County. “They are families who get evicted because they couldn’t make rent or because outstanding utility bills overwhelm them and they’ve exhausted their other options. They are living week to week or even day by day.” Seeing the need and desiring to do something about … [Read more...]
Missouri State legislature defunds Planned Parenthood in pro-life budget
JEFFERSON CITY (Life News) – Missouri lawmakers passed a firmly pro-life budget May 9 that defunds abortion businesses like Planned Parenthood and provides support for moms and babies. St. Louis Public Radio reports the $28 billion budget is headed to Gov. Eric Greitens, who is pro-life. June 30 is the deadline for the governor’s signature. The abortion giant Planned Parenthood and other abortion businesses in the state no longer will receive tax dollars through Medicaid or state programs … [Read more...]
SBU confers 631 diplomas during C. Pat Taylor’s final commencement as president
BOLIVAR – Southwest Baptist University conferred 220 undergraduate and 280 graduate degrees during two ceremonies Saturday, May 19, on the Bolivar campus. Another 131 degrees were conferred Thursday, May 17, in Springfield, to graduates of the Mercy College of Nursing and Health Sciences of SBU. “We are pleased that we can honor our graduates and worship God during this time of celebration,” said Dr. C. Pat Taylor, president of SBU. “Commencement is the most important academic event for … [Read more...]
Hannibal-LaGrange celebrates 254 graduates
HANNIBAL – Beautiful weather reflected the bright spirits of 254 graduates as they walked across the stage in ceremonial regalia to shake the hand of Hannibal-LaGrange University President Anthony Allen and receive their diplomas on Saturday, May 5. “The greatest joy I have as president is to see our students discover, develop, and demonstrate God’s purpose for their lives,” said Allen. “We want you to know today that no matter where you go or how high you fly, you will always be in our … [Read more...]
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