ST. CHARLES – Most Americans just go to the pantry or refrigerator when they get hungry, but hundreds in poverty don’t have that option. Missouri Baptists are taking the lead feeding these hurting families as well as creating a community witnessing event to pack one million meals on August 26-27 at the St. Charles Family Arena. The group is looking for 5,500 volunteers to pack the one million meals during the two-day event. Volunteers can sign up for a variety of positions at times … [Read more...]
Resolutions for MBC needed by Oct. 1
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist Convention messengers planning to submit proposed resolutions during this year’s annual meeting are encouraged to send the proposals by October 1 to the Resolutions Committee, Missouri Baptist Convention, 400 E. High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101-3215; Fax 573-635-0904; E-mail: pjeffries@mobaptist.org. Sending resolutions in advance of the annual meeting of the convention makes possible a more thorough consideration of the resolution and expedites the … [Read more...]
FBC Linn on mission to help families in need
LINN – First Baptist Church in Linn, as part of the Southern Baptist Convention’s goal of helping those in need, last week hosted volunteers from around the area to do just that, providing four families in the area with assistance on projects they cannot do for themselves. “The Bible tells you to go forth, from Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Linn is our Jerusalem,” said Linda Krueger, whose husband, David Krueger, is pastor at First Baptist Church. “There are … [Read more...]
MB125 encourages small church pastors, families
BRANSON - Small church pastors might feel left out from some conferences – they may lack ministry teams, large budgets or multiple programs. The Missouri Baptist Convention recognizes this and offered its seventh MB125 conference June 28-July 1 at Skyline Baptist, Branson, catering to churches with under 125 attending Sunday morning services. Gary Mathes, MBC Church Revitalization/Developing Leaders Specialist, said 73 pastors registered for the event and the number of first time … [Read more...]
Baptist Global Response leader coming to Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY – The president of Southern Baptists’ international relief agency is headed to Jefferson City. Jeff Palmer, the president of Baptist Global Response, will speak at a dinner July 22 at 5 p.m. hosted by Riverview Baptist Church in Osage Beach and the Missouri Baptist Convention. Palmer will share the organization’s vision and strategy, as well as partnership opportunities for churches and individuals to provide disaster relief and community development assistance to those … [Read more...]
Spurgeon collection launched online
KANSAS CITY (BP) – A website expected to hold the largest digitized collection on the internet of writings by famed British pastor Charles H. Spurgeon is now available. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, in partnership with B&H Academic, launched the website on June 21. Also known as "The Spurgeon Archive," Midwestern Seminary's original Spurgeon Center website has been combined with www.spurgeon.org, which was founded and donated by Phil Johnson, the executive director of … [Read more...]
If the GOP is pro-life, pro-moms, then prove it!
Republicans consistently run for office as pro-life candidates. The party’s opposition to abortion is in its national plank that outlines the GOP’s positions on issues. This makes the recent behavior of the Missouri Senate so puzzling, if not downright inexcusable. Here is what has happened: First, a federal judge issued a ruling that invited an expansion of abortion clinics in Missouri (currently only one – in St. Louis – exists). Then the St. Louis City Council passed an outrageous … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptist named Supreme Court chief justice
JEFFERSON CITY – For the third time in 20 years, a Southern Baptist will serve as chief justice of the Missouri Supreme Court. Judge Zel Fischer, 54, a member of First Baptist Church, Tarkio, became the new chief justice of the Missouri Supreme Court on July 1, succeeding former Chief Justice Patricia Breckenridge. Like all chief justices, Fischer will serve a two-year term, expiring July 1, 2019. Breckenridge will remain on the Supreme Court as a judge. A native of Northwest Missouri … [Read more...]
90 summer missionaries deployed: Mission efforts supported by Cooperative Program
JEFFERSON CITY – More than 90 students scattered across Missouri at the beginning of June with a passion for transforming lives and communities with the gospel. These students serve as summer missionaries equipped by the Missouri Baptist Convention. They are sent out to serve for 10 weeks with churches, associations and other ministries across the state. They also served as small group leaders during Super Summer, the MBC’s camp for youth held at Hannibal-LaGrange University each … [Read more...]
Tragedy inspires service: Carters invest in youth, children during MB125
BRANSON – Bonnie and Mark Carter of Moberly, have ministered to youth most of their 30 years of marriage. That includes the annual MB125 conference. Their work continues despite losing two special youth in a Feb. 21, 2008 car accident – their teenage daughters Kayla and Alicia. Understandably, that accident rocked them. When called about that accident, Mark went to the scene, expecting a fender-bender. Instead, the girls’ car hit black ice and overturned. One daughter died at the … [Read more...]
Missourians brave heat to convene in Phoenix for Baptists’ business
PHOENIX – The exhibit hall of the Southern Baptist Convention was buzzing with activity as SBC related colleges, seminaries, entities and ancillary organizations vied for the attention of the convention messengers. The air conditioning was cranked down sufficiently to cool the conventioneers who braved 100 plus degree heat getting into the downtown convention hall. At the Hannibal-LaGrange University booth some Missourians visited with university staffers. Ray Carty offered HLGU “swag” … [Read more...]
Mo. Baptist Foundation cites 2017 class of Fellowship of Christian Stewards
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 - talents, time and treasures. Nominations are taken in seven categories by pastors, ministry leaders and lay members. MBF trustees consider the nominations and choose those to be recognized. In … [Read more...]
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