HOUSTON – Turkey and all the fixings on the table at grandparents house in late November. Nope. For students in Baptist Student Union groups across Missouri and several other states, it was a trip in church vans to Houston, Texas, to begin the rebuilding process for homeowners who were hit hard by Hurricane Harvey. Twenty BSU students from Southwest Baptist University, Missouri Southern State University, Missouri Western University, Missouri Science and Technology University and the … [Read more...]
MBC’s Great Commission Conference set for Feb. 22-24
JEFFERSON CITY – The 2018 Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Great Commission Conference enters its second year with a new name and broader focus. This annual event aims to encourage, equip, and challenge Missouri Baptists as they seek to see lives and communities transformed with the gospel. The Great Commission Conference is scheduled Feb. 22-24 at First Baptist Church, Harvester. The unifying theme this year is “Re:concile – ambassadors of hope for transformation.” The theme, drawn from … [Read more...]
Prayers, pro-life bills and Good Samaritans
A reproduction of Arnold Friberg’s iconic painting of General George Washington kneeling in prayer in the snow at Valley Forge hangs over my desk. The original hangs in the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. I love Friberg’s painting because it reminds us that we must pray and ask God to heal and bless our land. Ever since our nation’s founding, America’s leaders have prayed for Divine guidance. Even today, with Christianity seemingly losing influence over American society, many … [Read more...]
Lawmakers called to be humble
JEFFERSON CITY – In what has become a January tradition in the Capital City, many of the state’s government leaders gathered at Concord Baptist Church here Jan. 3 to be prayed over by Missouri Baptists. Elected and appointed officials from the three branches of state government, their staffs and families were present at the non-partisan, non-political service as Col. Gary Gilmore, a former Missouri Baptist pastor and the Missouri National Guard Joint Forces Chaplain, challenged the 99th … [Read more...]
Plan B no longer necessary for church Cooperative Program budgeting
JEFFERSON CITY – Last month, as Missouri Baptist churches received their remittance forms for Cooperative Program (CP) and designated giving in 2018, church leaders noticed something different. Starting Jan. 1, 2018, there is no longer the option to give to CP through Plan A or Plan B. That’s because messengers at the 2017 Annual Meeting approved a 2018 budget that no longer allocates a portion of CP funding for “agency restoration.” And that’s good news for Missouri Baptists, according … [Read more...]
‘Old fashioned hard work’ the key to successful outreach, growth at rural Flemington church
FLEMINGTON – The village of Flemington is located in the rolling hills north of Bolivar in Polk County. A little over a hundred people live in the village. The Rondo Baptist Church is located outside of town on a country road. Three years ago they had about 25 people attending. But now there are about 75 in worship most Sundays. Pastor Harry Moore, age 76, leads this progressive rural congregation. His director of missions, Joe Coppedge, describes him as “old fashioned and hard … [Read more...]
‘Born to die’ 5,000 see Christ’s life, death displayed
SPRINGFIELD – An estimated 5,000+ people attended the 2017 Springfield Live Nativity held inside Corwin Arena at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Nov. 30 through Dec. 2 here. Sponsored and supported by Greene County Baptist Association churches, this annual free event presents the life of Christ from birth to resurrection through enactment, narration and music. Now completing its 39th year, the Springfield Live Nativity included a large volunteer cast, live animals, light effects, narration … [Read more...]
Former Midwestern President Milton Ferguson dies at 89
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (BP) -- Milton Ferguson, 89, the second president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, died today (Dec. 21) in Kansas City, Mo., after a brief battle with cancer. Ferguson's tenure as president at Midwestern Seminary began in February 1973, and he served the seminary community in this role before retiring in 1995 at the age of 67. "Serving as Midwestern Seminary's president for 23 years, Dr. Ferguson led the institution through a season of great denominational … [Read more...]
Mo. Baptists celebrate 200 years: Missouri Baptists establish Will Mayfield College
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the seventh of several articles commemmorating Baptist history in Missouri, written by members of the Missouri Baptist Convention’s Historical Commission. I have pastored in Southeast Missouri for over fifty years. I grew up in Jackson, MO and united with the First Baptist Church when I was twelve. Our R.A. (Royal Ambassador) group would visit the old cemetery at the Old Bethel location. I had heard much about Old Bethel. I knew that Old Bethel was the first … [Read more...]
FBC Warrensburg to host ‘Church Security’ training
WARRENSBURG – First Baptist Church, Warrensburg will host “Church Security and Intruder Response Training” Jan. 5-6. The training will be conducted by Kansas City-based Strategos International, a church security firm that has been partnering with Missouri Baptist Convention churches for several years. Day one of the training begins at 8 a.m., and lasts until 4:30 p.m. Issues covered the first day include intruder response, medical response, armed versus unarmed security, nursery security, … [Read more...]
Concealed carry gun law may shield churches if passed
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is printed with permission from the Lake Expo news service (LakeExpo.com) in Osage Beach. JEFFERSON CITY (Lake Expo) – In the wake of the horrific church shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Missouri State Representative Rocky Miller says he’s taking action to help keep local congregations safer. Miller has filed a bill for the 2018 legislative session that would remove the liability for churches if their members opt to carry a weapon on the premises. Read the … [Read more...]
Concord Baptist to host annual prayer service for state officials
JEFFERSON CITY – Lawmakers and citizens will gather for what has become a Jefferson City tradition when Concord Baptist Church, in conjunction with the Missouri Baptist Convention’s Christian Life Commission, hosts the 13th annual Prayer Service for Missouri Government Leaders, January 3, 2018, at 9am. “We will be seeking God’s blessing for Missouri’s legislative, executive and judicial leadership,” said Monte Shinkle, Concord’s senior pastor, former president of the Missouri Baptist … [Read more...]
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