BRANSON – Missouri Baptists will gather in Branson on Monday morning and early afternoon, Oct. 27, for their annual Pastors’ Conference. The conference begins at 8:30 a.m., in the Branson Convention Center. Featuring several keynote speakers, as well as a luncheon, the Missouri Baptist Pastors’ Conference takes place immediately before the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting. Registration is required for the luncheon. To learn more or to register for the Pastors’ Conference … [Read more...]
MBC to celebrate 100 years of CP in October
JEFFERSON CITY – This year, Missouri Baptists have joined Southern Baptists across the country in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Cooperative Program. As the celebration reaches its crescendo at the MBC Annual Meeting in Branson Oct. 27-28, Missouri Baptists have a unique opportunity to recognize their legacy of generosity by celebrating the entire month, with a focus on national CP Day, Oct. 5. When Missouri Baptists give to their churches, they provide foster homes for children, … [Read more...]
MBC to host Oct. 27 dinner for bi-vocational pastors
BRANSON – Executive Director Wes Fowler and the staff of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) are hosting a dinner for bi-vocational pastors and their wives, Oct. 27, during the MBC Annual Meeting in Branson. The dinner begins at 5 p.m. in the Taneycomo A&B ballroom of the Branson Hilton Convention Center. It features a welcome and “thank you” message from Fowler, as well as gifts for each pastor and his wife. “I am so grateful for the ministry of bi-vocational pastors across our … [Read more...]
MMO supports collegiate ministries, Disaster Relief
JEFFERSON CITY – The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering supports more than two dozen ministries in Missouri. This year’s theme is taken from Ephesians 2:10: “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do.” Following are two short stories about how the gifts of Missouri Baptists support missions projects throughout the Show Me State. Developing gospel-centered relationships: Collegiate interns and … [Read more...]
Full slate of MBC officers to be renominated during 2025 annual meeting
BRANSON – The full slate of Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) officers who are currently serving the convention will be re-nominated during the MBC annual meeting in Branson, Oct. 27-28. Pastor Eddie Bumpers of Crossway Baptist Church announced his intention to nominate Wesley Vance, executive pastor at Crossway, as MBC president. “Wesley Vance is a man that loves Jesus, his family and the local church,” Bumpers said. “Over the last several years he has served in a variety of ministry … [Read more...]
From Mali to Missouri: Pastor plants new Francophone church in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – The Way Church Francophone is a new congregation started with the intent of reaching French-speaking people in Springfield. Sponsored by The Way Church in the south-central part of the city, it is served by Pastor Mossa Mohamed. Ministry began in February this year, and about 10-15 people are attending. He is a native of the West African nation of Mali. He came to the U.S. by way of Niger as a refugee. He and his family have been assisted in their resettlement by the … [Read more...]
HLGU announces 2025 Booster Night speaker: John O’Leary
HANNIBAL, Mo. (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) is thrilled to announce that nationally renowned inspirational speaker, bestselling author, and soon-to-be feature film subject John O’Leary will headline the 2025 Booster Night on Saturday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Roland Fine Arts Center. Booster Night 2025 is presented by HNB Bank. General admission tickets sell for $40 and will go on sale Monday, September 8, 2025. In addition, a limited number of Executive Tickets will … [Read more...]
‘God, take me or fix me’: Former addict labors in ministry to help the broken
GOODMAN – How should we think of people who are the so-called unreachables? We need look no further than the pages of Scripture to see how we should treat them and to discover what the Lord thought of the ones who were considered the lowest of the low. Jesus interacted openly with sinners. He shared meals with them, defended them from self-righteous critics, and taught them what it means to follow Him. John Bartholomew, recovery pastor at Splitlog Baptist Church in Goodman, Mo., and head … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptist Executive Board sets 2026 spending plan
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Executive Board members meeting here, Aug. 25-26, approved the convention’s 2026 CP budget and approved changes to the rules and procedures for the MBC’s Credentials and Nominating Committees. 2026 CP Budget, Offering Goals The MBC’s 2026 CP spending plan is based on a $15 million Cooperative Program (CP) budget approved by the board earlier this year. This CP budget sets aside 6 percent of the total CP giving for “shared expenses,” … [Read more...]
Iron supplements: senior adults seeing gains through weightlifting
OZARK, Mo. (BP) – Don Currence was 61 in 2017 when he made a health-conscious decision by adding another plate. That would be several plates, actually. At his age, the choice to take up powerlifting was a different path. But it’s one that Currence says has him feeling like a true athlete for the first time in his life as he approaches 70. Pumping iron is growing more popular and recommended for senior adults as they lose muscle mass. A recent report by the U.S. National Institute on … [Read more...]
Missionary follows God’s call to serve Missouri church
OSBORN – Flexibility and obedience are important when God redirects His call. Lance Milligan, interim pastor at FBC Osborn, is living in that redirection now. Milligan, with his family, arrived back in the United States in November of 2024. He came from the global mission field. “We were in our second term,” he said, “when we attended some meetings in a neighboring country. When we tried to return, they permitted my family to go into the country, but not me.” Milligan was forced to … [Read more...]
MODR Helping to Rebuild a Home Following Hurricane Helene
EDITOR'S NOTE: Tharran Gaines serves as the Public Information Coordinator for Missouri Disaster Relief. Watch a video related to this article at https://modr.org/video (“Helene NC Rebuild” video). At the time John and Lisa Grinstead moved to Burnsville, North Carolina, from Florida in 2010, part of their goal was to escape the frequent hurricanes that hit the coast. Little did they know that another hurricane would hit the mountains, where they thought they would be safe, and take … [Read more...]