You more than likely have heard at least something of the recent Tax Code changes. While there was much in the media about the potential changes, the final bill was not as dramatic as some predicted. However, it does not mean there were not some significant changes that could affect you and may warrant a conversation with your tax professional. Some of these changes include some adjustments to the tax brackets, repeal of the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate in 2019, a cap on … [Read more...]
MBC’s partnership with Minn.-Wis. churches kicks off next month
ROCHESTER, Minn. – Four pastors and Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Multiplying Churches Catalyst Rick Hedger will take a road trip to Minnesota next month to explore potential church-to-church partnerships. Those churches from Missouri on this first vision trip are Selmore Baptist, Ozark; Mt. Olive Baptist, Russellville; Southside Baptist, Fulton; and First Baptist, Otterville. Combined, Minnesota and Wisconsin have a population of 11.3 million, almost double Missouri’s 6.1 million. … [Read more...]
Ashcroft, Hawley, Metaxas coming to St. Louis ‘Pastors & Pews’ event
CHESTERFIELD – More than 600 pastors and their wives from every denomination and every corner of Missouri are expected to attend the American Renewal Project’s “Pastors & Pews” event set for March 22-23 at the Hilton Doubletree Hotel in Chesterfield. Hotel accommodations and meals are complimentary for pastors and their wives. Guest speakers include Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, Attorney General Joshua Hawley and Christian author Eric Metaxas. Metaxas is the author of the … [Read more...]
MBC’s ‘Pray Across Missouri’ to be completed this month
JEFFERSON CITY – Members of the Missouri Baptist Convention’s Executive Board, alongside MBC staff members and other participants, gathered on the lawn of the Cole County Court House here to pray, March 6. Their prayer gathering was the 108th meeting for the MBC’s “Pray Across Missouri” – an initiative that began last year for calling Missouri Baptists to pray at every one of Missouri’s 114 county seats. “The goal is to engage Missouri Baptists in prayer for the transformation of lives … [Read more...]
‘Until He comes back, He will call evangelists’
JEFFERSON CITY – Connoisseurs of culture have long predicted the death of the vocational evangelist. Such was the case in the 1920s, when author Sinclair Lewis penned the satirical novel, Elmer Gantry, mocking the great American evangelist Billy Sunday. Like many others at the time, he thought the era of the evangelist had seen its heyday pass. Never could he have imagined how, only a few decades later, the evangelistic ministry of Billy Graham would begin – a ministry that would impact … [Read more...]
Missouri IMB missionary couple killed in car accident
RICHMOND, Va. – A Missouri International Mission Board missionary couple was killed in a car accident, March 14, in The Democratic Republic of Congo. In a Facebook post yesterday afternoon, the IMB wrote the following report, requesting prayer: “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that an IMB missionary couple from Missouri have gone to be with their Savior. “Earlier today, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Randy and Kathy Arnett were involved in a car accident and sadly … [Read more...]
Board permits staff to participate at Windermere; ‘Windermere Wilderness’ sale considered
JEFFERSON CITY – During their March board meeting here, the Missouri Baptist Convention’s Executive Board permitted the convention to investigate the possible sale of 970 acres of Windermere Wilderness Property owned by the MBC and, in another recommendation, gave MBC staff permission to participate in events hosted by other groups at the Windermere Baptist Conference Center (WCC). In the first recommendation, board members authorized Executive Director John Yeats, alongside the Properties … [Read more...]
CP begins year ahead of budget
JEFFERSON CITY – Celebrating a recent increase of Cooperative Program (CP) giving within the state, Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Executive Board members set the CP goals for 2019 during their board meeting, March 5-6. In other business, they created a task force to study the issue of “single alignment” with the convention and recommended that, during their annual meeting in October, Missouri Baptists take up an offering to support the Springfield-based Freeway Ministries. 2019 … [Read more...]
‘The Branches’ adult home MBCH’s newest effort
SPRINGFIELD – For Greta Bradley, there is no difference between a Christian’s job and a Christian’s ministry. They are one and the same. So it’s no stretch that she would see her role as the “Qualified Developmental Disability Professional” for The Branches at Brookline, a Missouri Baptist Children’s Home (MBCH) residence for developmentally disabled adults, as a way to show God’s love. “Some ministers are called to the pulpit, and others are called to The Branches,” Bradley said. The … [Read more...]
Hannibal-area church treasurer arrested after funds go missing
NEW LONDON – A longtime deacon and treasurer of Antioch Baptist Church here has been charged with two federal counts of wire fraud in connection with the theft of more than $300,000 from the church. Ralls County Sheriff Gerry Dinwiddie announced Friday that the 68-year-old treasurer was arrested and taken into custody by FBI agents March 9. He said the arrest came as a result from an investigation into a “suspicious” fire that destroyed Antioch’s church building in December, 2016. A … [Read more...]
Royals fight porn, 2nd Springfield lands interim, other notes
Kansas City Royals General Manager Dayton Moore has been featured in The Pathway several times highlighting his faith in Christ. Now Moore is taking the fight to pornography by offering classes to the team’s players, coaches and staff, warning them of porn’s destructive nature. The Royals recently took timeout from their spring training schedule in Surprise, Ariz., to attend a seminar led by Fight the New Drug, a non-profit organization that warns about pornography’s harmful … [Read more...]
MBCH, Sports Crusaders partner for missions
JEFFERSON CITY – Through a series of God’s workings, three organizations are partnering for a mission trip in Ukraine in July. The three include the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home, Sports Crusaders, and New Hope Ukraine. “It had to be God’s perfect plan. It’s almost miraculous,” said MBCH President Russell Martin about the joint effort. Martin said Sports Crusaders is marking 25 years bible-based, evangelistic athletic camps for children and youth. Sports Crusaders held a camp at … [Read more...]
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