BRANSON – The Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) Resound Network is hosting a panel discussion at the MBC annual meeting here at 9 p.m., Oct. 25. The panel takes place at the Branson Convention Center in the Roark Creek room. Focused on the theme, “The Making of a Revitalization Leader,” the panel features Bob Bickford, associate director of replant at the North American Mission Board; Mark Hallock, a replant pastor in Denver, Colo.; Nathan Rose, a revitalization pastor in Kansas City; … [Read more...]
SWBTS alumni invited to Oct. 26 luncheon at MBC
BRANSON (SWBTS Alumni Association) – Alumni and friends of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, in Ft. Worth, Texas, are invited to the annual alumni lunch to be held during the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting in Branson. The lunch will be served Oct. 26 at noon. It will be in the Fall Creek room at the convention center. The luncheon is free for alumni and friends of the seminary. Lucas Hahn, director of admissions at Southwestern Seminary will provide updates on current … [Read more...]
Despite tropical storm, DR volunteers continue Hurricane Ida response
MANDEVILLE, La. (The Alabama Baptist) – The heavy rains coming in from Tropical Storm Nicholas made the work of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief more difficult in Louisiana, where hundreds of volunteers are engaged in cleanup and recovery efforts. “It’s really hurt us with getting work orders done,” said Edgar Barnhill, who serves as the “white hat,” or head honcho, of the Incident Command Center at Mandeville First Baptist Church. Barnhill, who came from Charleston First Baptist … [Read more...]
MBC Executive Director to be honored for decade of service
BRANSON – Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Executive Director John Yeats will be honored for 10 years of service during the MBC’s annual meeting here, Oct. 25-26. Yeats, who was elected to serve in this post by the MBC Executive Board on Oct. 13, 2011, was officially installed during special ceremonies at the convention’s 2011 meeting only a few weeks later. For the past decade, Yeats has served Missouri Baptists alongside his wife, Sharon. In honor of their service, Missouri Baptist … [Read more...]
Ministry wives luncheon set for Oct. 26
BRANSON – The Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) will host its annual Ministry Wives Luncheon during the MBC annual meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 26. The luncheon is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. in the Cooper Creek Room 1 & 2 at the Branson Convention Center. Reservations are required for the event. The cost for reservation is $20. To learn more about the event or to register, visit mobaptist.org/wml. … [Read more...]
Mo. Baptist annual meeting to foster ‘Kingdom Focus’
Messengers to gather in Branson, Oct. 25-26 BRANSON – Messengers representing churches affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) are gathering Oct. 25-26 at the Branson Convention Center for their 187th annual meeting. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Kingdom Focus,” taken from Matthew 6:33: “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness …” The annual meeting begins at 3:30 p.m. Monday and closes Tuesday at 4 p.m. The full program is available online at … [Read more...]
Special hotel rates available for MBC annual meeting
BRANSON – Special hotel rates are available for a limited time to those attending the Missouri Baptist Convention Annual Meeting at the Branson Convention Center (located at 200 S Sycamore Street) here, Oct. 25-26. To learn more, visit www.mobaptist.org/annual-meeting/directions-lodging. The host hotel lists no special rates. The special rates noted below expire, Sept. 24: Best Western Music Capital Inn 3257 Shepherd of the Hills Expy. Branson, MO 65626 417.334.8378 Rate: $81 + … [Read more...]
MBCollegiate alumnus passes on love for God, classical learning
POINT LOOKOUT – Christian Lingner had been homeschooled from the time he was of school age—something he considers a great blessing, as it gave him time to foster his interests, experience nature, spend with his family, and develop a love for learning. As the third of seven kids in a single-income family, private schooling wasn’t a feasible option. When he was sixteen, a unique opportunity arose: the chance to finish his last two years of high school in a private Christian school—at zero … [Read more...]
Missouri DR workers to provide childcare at annual meeting
BRANSON – Trained volunteers from Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) will provide childcare on Monday and Tuesday of the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting here, Oct. 25-26. Registration is free, but required. The deadline for registration is Oct. 11. Childcare is being offered for children from birth through 7 years of age. It begins at 8 a.m., Oct. 25, and ends after the Tuesday evening session, Oct. 26. Although children will have snacks in childcare, parents are … [Read more...]
Church where MBC was born ministers to the grieving
NEW BLOOMFIELD – After 195 years, Providence Baptist Church here continues ministry – especially by helping members of the community deal with grief. The church was working through a 13-week Grief Share session, Pastor Jim Shaver of Providence Baptist said at the end of August. That follows two separate two-hour Loss of Spouse seminars held July 15 and Aug. 12. Each seminar drew at least a dozen people. Both Shaver and a retired pastor who is also a member of the Providence congregation, … [Read more...]
Racial Reconciliation Task Force releases report to Missouri Baptist Convention
BRANSON – The Missouri Baptist Convention Executive Board’s Racial Reconciliation Task Force has released a preliminary report, which will be presented to MBC messengers at their annual meeting here, Oct. 25-26. The full report follows: Missouri Baptist Racial Reconciliation Task Force: Taking steps toward biblical and practical advances in racial reconciliation Background In fulfillment of the responsibilities prescribed through a motion approved at the 2019 MBC Annual Meeting: I … [Read more...]
MBC Pastors’ Conference to spotlight ‘Power of Jesus to Bring Transformation’
BRANSON – The Missouri Baptist Pastors’ Conference will be held at the Branson Convention Center here from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Oct. 25. The theme for the 2021 conference is, “The Power of Jesus to Bring Transformation,” based on the Apostle Paul’s words in Romans 12:2. Featured speakers include Robert Jeffress, senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Dallas, alongside Jason Allen, president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Bob Ingle, lead pastor of Waypoint Church, which … [Read more...]