JEFFERSON CITY – Resolutions for this year’s MBC Annual Meeting must be submitted in writing to the Committee on Resolutions at least sixty 60 days prior to the first session of the annual meeting, which means the deadline of August 25 is fast approaching. The annual meeting is October 24-25 at the St. Charles Convention Center. Persons submitting resolutions must certify that they are messengers. The author of any resolution may address the Committee on Resolutions during its … [Read more...]
Pro-life VBS introduces kids to value of God’s creation
BROOKFIELD – Summer has flown by quickly and kids are preparing to head back to the classroom, but summer has been sweet spot for one of the most effective tools Missouri Baptists have: Vacation Bible School. For 50 kids in Brookfield, that meant a week that emphasized the biblical truth that each life is a precious gift from God with a pro-life VBS. Cindy Blakely, co-director of VBS at Park Baptist Church here, said it was a very timely and effective message for their … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptists encouraged to visit Baptist tent at the state fair in Sedalia
SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair midway has bright lights, cotton candy, foot long hot dogs and thrilling rides. But just a block or two south of it is the Baptist Tent which offers some good things too – especially, a chance to hear the gospel. The Missouri State Fair begins today (Aug. 11) and continues through Aug. 21. For three minutes of a visitor’s time they receive an opportunity to enter a drawing for a retail gift card. All they need to do is listen to a volunteer’s testimony … [Read more...]
Oklahoma DR volunteers heading to St. Louis injured in traffic accident
MIAMI, Okla. – Seventeen Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers were involved in a traffic accident as they were on their way to Missouri to help with flood relief in St. Louis. On Sunday, Aug. 7 a caravan of three vans were in Miami, Oklahoma, just southwest of Joplin when they were struck by a semi-trailer truck in a construction zone. Don Williams, the director of Disaster Relief for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma (BGCO) said there was extensive damage to the rear … [Read more...]
DR recovery teams respond to St. Louis flash flooding
BRIDGETON – Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief (MODR) teams are cleaning up after more than a foot of rain hit parts of the St. Louis area Tuesday, July 26. The National Weather Service is calling the flash flooding that took place along the I-70 corridor historic. They said it broke records at St. Louis-Lambert International Airport, with approximately two inches of rain falling per hour. St. Peters had the largest total at 12.34, with many other areas receiving 10-12 inches. Motorists … [Read more...]
Collegians spend summer on mission across Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY –From Super Summer and Disaster Relief to Vacation Bible School and ministry to refugees, Missouri Baptist collegiate missionaries are serving in a variety of ways across the state this summer. Some collegiate missionaries served as leaders at Super Summers held at Hannibal-LaGrange University and/or Southwest Baptist University. “It’s a lot of fun interacting with the kids at all levels. We had yard games where we laughed together, we cry together, we get in the Word … [Read more...]
Students grow in faith at MBC’s Super Summer camps
HANNIBAL/BOLIVAR – More than 700 youth attended week-long Super Summer camps at either Hannibal-LaGrange or Southwest Baptist Universities in June. They represented 27 churches at HLGU and 22 at SBU. In addition, another 15 churches between the two sent teaching pastors, but no youth, to Super Summer. “We had senior pastors between the ages of 30 and 65 come and lead the sessions. They preached the word and connected with the youth,” said Bob Caldwell, camps director from The Ridge … [Read more...]
Disaster Relief fall training opportunities announced
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief (MODR) invites Missouri Baptists to regional training events in order be equipped to participate in disaster call-outs. There will be two training sessions held in central and southwest Missouri this fall. These sessions are designed to equip future and current volunteers. Becoming a MODR volunteer provides an excellent opportunity for hands-on service to people in need. Training is open to any member of a Southern Baptist church who … [Read more...]
Hessel returns to MBU as VP for student affairs, dean of students
ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Baptist University Board of Trustees has appointed Jon Hessel, ’03, as vice-president for student development and dean of students. The move marks a return to MBU for Hessel, who previously served in a variety of staff roles, including director of admissions and director of residence life. In his new capacity, Hessel will also serve on the President’s Cabinet and President’s Administrative Council. He will begin his duties August 10, 2022. “Mr. Hessel will … [Read more...]
SBU receives $1.1 million gift to help establish The Blair Endowed Center for Training and Pastoral Health
BOLIVAR, Mo. (SBU) – Southwest Baptist University is excited to announce that it has received a $1.1 million endowed estate, with a portion of the gift set to establish The Blair Endowed Center for Training and Pastoral Health. The center will be utilized to support and encourage pastors and other leaders in ministry to navigate the stressors and demands that accompany leadership and ministry. “The university looks forward with great enthusiasm and anticipation to the impact this … [Read more...]
On-campus panels show grace, truth of Jesus
KIRKSVILLE – For as long as Campus Missionary Greg Xander can remember, street preachers have stood in the middle of Truman University’s campus yelling at students and pronouncing judgment on them. “It happened when I was a student, so this is history,” Xander says. To his great sadness, these experiences have fueled hurt, controversy, arguments, and frustration and have negatively shaped the way students understand Jesus. “People were giving a lot of truth without a lot of love,” he … [Read more...]
‘Assure the right to life’: Lewis urges Southern Baptists to support pro-life amendment in U.S. Constitution
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article includes reporting by Tom Strode of Baptist Press. JEFFERSON CITY – Longtime Missouri Southern Baptist statesman and pro-life advocate Larry Lewis is calling Southern Baptists to lead out in support of a pro-life amendment to the United States Constitution. Lewis was among many Southern Baptist pro-life advocates who rejoiced, June 24, when the high court overruled its 1973 Roe v. Wade opinion – as well as the 1992 Planned Parenthood v. Casey ruling that … [Read more...]
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