KANSAS CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) annual Engage Conference, Feb. 21-23, will feature Eric Bryant, a member of the leadership team at Gateway Church in Austin, Texas, and author of Not Like Me: A Field Guide for Influencing a Diverse World – formerly titled, Peppermint-Filled Piñatas. Bryant’s book challenges Christians to engage the diverse people that surround their churches, genuinely relating to them, guiding them to faith and developing them into leaders who share … [Read more...]
‘Normal Christianity’ comes with tears
Editor’s Note: *Denotes name changed for security. SPRINGFIELD – “Normal Christianity” brings persecution, missionary and author Nik Ripken* said during the Missouri Baptist Convention’s 2014 “Sowing in Tears” conference at Crossway Baptist Church here, Jan. 27-28. “In the Bible, persecution is normal,” Ripken said, reporting that “70 percent of all Christians practicing their faith live in environments of persecution.” When Ripken* entered Somalia with the International Mission … [Read more...]
Missouri’s Hartzler speaks at March for Life
WASHINGTON – Missouri Republican Congresswoman Vicki Hartzler was among the speakers Jan. 22 as tens of thousands of pro-life activists endured frigid temperatures and a snow storm as they gathered at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to mark the 41st anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling that has prepared the way for an estimated 56 million abortions. The theme for this year’s march was adoption, which organizers called a “heroic decision” for women in crisis … [Read more...]
Planned Parenthood St. Louis opposes inspections despite 23 emergencies since ‘09
JEFFERSON CITY – A new bill proposed by Missouri lawmakers last week has a representative of the St. Louis Planned Parenthood, the last abortion clinic in that state, claiming that 23 hospitalized abortion patients and 44 pages of safety deficiencies are not a “problem.” The bill, HB 1478, sponsored by Missouri Right to Life, would require a minimum of four inspections of abortion clinics per year. If deficiencies are found, the new law would mandate the closing of the offending abortion … [Read more...]
MO pastor takes gospel to Olympics
FLORISSANT – The Olympic Games are a great meeting place for the people of the world, and Jeff Wells, senior pastor of Cross Keys Baptist Church here, believes it is a wonderful place to introduce them to Jesus. He is ready for his trip to Sochi, Russia. “The Olympics are Acts 1:8 all in one place,” Wells said. “People attend from all over the world, and I love to tell them about Jesus.” Wells tells the story about meeting two guys at the swimming venue in Beijing in 2008. “We started … [Read more...]
Church security training planned for Sikeston, Feb. 15
SIKESTON – The Missouri Baptist Convention has organized another church security and intruder awareness training at Miner Baptist Church in Sikeston, Feb. 15. To register, visit www.mobaptist.org/church-security. Who should attend? • Church Ushers • Church Greeters • Church Leadership • Security/Safety Personnel • Parking Control Personnel • Deacons/Elders • Volunteers • First Line Reception Personnel Topics Covered: • History and demographics of church … [Read more...]
IMB’s sub-Saharan Base Camp coming to Kingsville
KINGSVILLE – Elm Spring Baptist church has chosen to “be the missionary” for a people group in sub-Saharan Africa, and pastor Robin Dale hopes other Missouri Baptist churches will follow their example. They’ll have the opportunity at the International Mission Board’s (IMB) “Base Camp,” Feb. 21-22, at Elm Spring. Base Camps are training and networking conferences for churches interested in impacting the unreached and unengaged people groups of sub-Saharan Africa. It’s an opportunity to … [Read more...]
1st Ferguson opens to elementary school
FERGUSON – Snow and cold temperatures could cause more than a few closed days for Johnson Wabash Elementary School in the Ferguson-Florissant School District. As the students were ready to return from the recent snow days, the custodial staff discovered a major sprinkler system break forcing relocation. The new location is First Baptist Church (FBC), Ferguson. “I was in the office expecting a quiet day because of the snow,” Ron Beckner, associate pastor of FBC Ferguson, said, “when the … [Read more...]
Missouri Southern BSU director finds his calling
Clint DeNisco/MSSU JOPLIN – By his sophomore year of college, Baptist Student Union Director Jon Smith knew he wanted to impact college students. “Today’s college students are very-near-future leaders. It’s important to be able to help guide and be a part of that,” he said. Born and raised in Eugene, Ore., Smith was always the guinea pig when it came to new and evolving ways of being educated. He was in the first class to take the PACE test in elementary school and was part of the … [Read more...]
Do no harm among people in need, part one
A science fiction story once described an astronaut-type volunteer who was able to step into an alternate universe. As a reminder of home, his wife at the last moment handed him their baby’s rattle. In this world, the sound it made was cute and harmless. However, when the rattle was shaken in that other world, the sound waves knocked people down, broke windows, and unleashed a number of other fantastic problems. The traveler with the toy escaped unharmed. He was heralded for his bravery … [Read more...]
HLGU starts the year with the Lord
Rebecca Sneed/HLGU communications Hannibal – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) welcomed students back to campus on Jan. 7. Then at chapel the next day HLGU’s eighth President, Anthony Allen, brought the message at the first service of the year. The passage was taken from Luke 18:18-30 where a rich young ruler asks Jesus what he must do to have eternal life. Ultimately, he walks away saddened because he loved the material more than the eternal. “The bottom line is that the rich … [Read more...]
Show Me – One million Bibles
As a follower of Christ, you know the Bible is the single most important book ever written. As a believer, you know the power the Bible has to transform not only your life, but also your family and the generations that follow the legacy of your life. This book is foundational to things we cherish like hope, purpose, respect for people who are different than we are, forgiveness, religious liberty, sustainable family order, kindness toward hurting people, a Constitutional form of … [Read more...]
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