The MBC has produced a number of new resources that help Missouri Baptist churches celebrate Cooperative Program Month this October. All CP materials – new and existing – are available free of charge and may be downloaded from mobaptist.org/cp or by calling 800.736.6227 ext. 303. New videos, posters, bulletin inserts, and bookmarks help educate Missouri Baptists about CP and demonstrate the value of working together to accomplish more for God’s kingdom. New videos include a CP worship … [Read more...]
Bless the man of God – Pastor Appreciation Month
When I opened the outer door to the church office, I could see something had happened. To my left beyond the secretary’s desk, was the door to my study. Normally, I had it covered with funny cartoons. But this day was different. It was covered in cards, cash, scribbled notes and a sign in a large font that said, “Thank you for being our pastor.” I stumbled across a file the other day that still houses those thoughts of appreciation and kindness. When I looked at them afresh, a lump jumped … [Read more...]
Missouri voters overwhelmingly support freedom of religion
JEFFERSON CITY – Missourians are overwhelmingly in support of protecting religious freedom, according to a new statewide poll commissioned by Missouri Alliance for Freedom. When asked should the government be able to force pastors to perform same-sex weddings if same-sex marriage violates the clergy’s religious beliefs and the teachings of the church, 78 percent answered “no.” Only 15 percent responded “yes.” When asked should churches or other religious property such as schools be forced … [Read more...]
Committee on Convention Committees set
SPRINGFIELD – Ministers and lay people have been appointed to serve on the 2015 Missouri Baptist Convention Committee on Convention Committees by MBC president Neil Franks. One member is from each of Missouri’s eight regions. John King (Southwest region), pastor of Ozark Mountain Community Church, Blue Eye, was named chairman of the committee. Other ministers serving on the committee are: Andy Braams, Fairfax Baptist, Fairfax (Northwest region); Nathan Rose, Liberty Baptist, Liberty (West … [Read more...]
Offering slated for Tuesday at 2015 annual meeting
SPRINGFIELD — A special offering will be taken during the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting Oct. 27 at 11:15 a.m. to benefit the Disaster Relief collegiate summer missionary program. The program completed its second year this summer, with six summer missionaries from around the state getting the opportunity to be Christ’s hands and feet in Missouri and across the country. Over the course of the summer, they were trained in mud out, chainsaw, manning shower trailers, childcare … [Read more...]
Three officers re-nominated for MBC
SPRINGFIELD – All but one officer of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) will stand for re-election when messengers gather in Springfield for the MBC annual meeting, Oct. 26-28. Doug Richey, pastor of Pisgah Baptist Church, Excelsior Springs, and MBC second vice president, has decided not to run for a second term. Instead, he plans to nominate Josh Hall, pastor of Selmore Baptist Church in Ozark, to serve as second vice president. “I am a believer in the value of broad participation in … [Read more...]
Robert Shelton to preach ‘Christ is only the answer’ during convention sermon
PLATTSBURG – The Apostle Paul wrote his second letter to the church at Corinth amid an era of spiritual immaturity and an increasingly sinful culture. Robert Shelton believes Missouri Baptists would do well to consider Paul’s words as we look at our own society. The pastor of First Baptist Church, Plattsburg, Shelton will preach from 2 Corinthians 4 during the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting’s Convention Sermon, Oct. 27, at 11:35 a.m. He will expand upon the idea that Christians … [Read more...]
Special annual meeting hotel rates available
SPRINGFIELD – Messengers to the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting can find special rates and make reservations at Springfield hotels listed on the MBC website at www.mobaptist.org/annual-meeting/lodging-parking. The University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center, which is hosting the annual meeting, is offering standard king or double rooms at $96 per night. To get this rate, call 417.864.7333 and use the group code, MOBPC. The Holiday Inn Express Downtown Springfield is offering … [Read more...]
Proposed resolutions for MBC annual meeting needed by Oct. 1
SPRINGFIELD – 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 65101-3253; Fax 573-635-5869; 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...]
Jennifer Rothschild headlines Ministry Wives Luncheon
SPRINGFIELD – All women – ministry wives or not — are invited to attend the Ministry Wives Luncheon during the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting here. The luncheon will be at noon, Oct. 27 at the University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center and will feature author and Bible teacher Jennifer Rothschild. She will be speaking about how God’s unfailing love changes everything. Rothschild is a “recovering perfectionist” who has learned to live beyond limits since her life drastically … [Read more...]
Conference to challenge Missourians to pray
SPRINGFIELD – Speakers at the Missouri Baptist Pastors’ Conference, Oct. 26, will challenge Missouri Baptists to pray for revival and spiritual awakening. The conference, which precedes the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting, is open to the public and will take place at the Springfield Expo Center here. The conference will open at 8:50 a.m. on Oct. 26, with musical worship led by the worship team from The Church at Pleasant Ridge. The Pleasant Ridge worship team will also lead … [Read more...]
‘CORE’ conference to challenge messengers to make disciples
SPRINGFIELD – Missouri Baptists will be encouraged and exhorted to take the gospel out into the world and make disciples during two “CORE” sessions as part of the Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) annual meeting here. The two sessions – Oct. 27 at 2:45 and 6:30 p.m. – will be led by Alvin Reid, professor of evangelism and student ministry at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Greg Stier, popular Christian author and speaker who equips teenagers to relationally share the … [Read more...]
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