JEFFERSON CITY – During their March 7-8 meeting here, Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) executive board members set the 2023 Cooperative Program (CP) allocation goals and responded to motions from two messengers at the 2021 MBC annual meeting. The board also recommended a team to respond to a report expected to come from the the Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) Sex Abuse Task Force this June, and they approved an MBC mission partnership with SEND Relief International. They also … [Read more...]
Developer files lien claim, seeks $319,620 from MBC
SPRINGFIELD – The fired former developer on a Springfield Baptist Student Union (BSU) project has filed a mechanic’s lien claim for “pre-construction services” it says were done before it was terminated last fall by the Executive Board of the Missouri Baptist Convention (EBMBC). Convention leaders dispute the claim and say the developer was let go before a final contract was even negotiated. The project has been on hold for the initial fund-raising phase. MBC legal counsel say they hope … [Read more...]
Despite $690,000 debt, HLGU remains ‘viable,’ transitional president says
University seeks to raise $1.5 million by June 30 to prevent further debt HANNIBAL – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) remains “viable” amid an ongoing financial crisis, according to a public letter released March 16 by HLGU transitional president Rodney Harrison. With support from the school’s trustees and accreditors, he added, HLGU is moving forward with a three-step plan to “ensure the long-term sustainability” of the school. According to Harrison, step one is “the immediate debt … [Read more...]
HLGU’s Harrison: ‘Commitment to keep the mission alive’
Harrison answers questions about financial crisis at Hannibal-LaGrange University HANNIBAL – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) trustees announced, March 5, that Rodney A. Harrison would serve as the entity’s transitional president. He officially assumed the role on March 7. The following day, he announced a March 10th prayer gathering and solemn assembly prompted by an ongoing financial crisis at the university. See related story here. Alongside his new role at HLGU, Harrison continues … [Read more...]
Boys, leaders across Mo. gather for RA Congress
SEDALIA – Missouri Baptists can register online now for the annual Royal Ambassador (RA) Congress, April 22-23, held again this year at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. “The 2021 RA Congress turned out better than we could have imagined, after being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic,” Missouri WMU RA/Challenger Consultant Travis Webb said. “More than 90 boys representing more than 20 churches were in attendance. We are excited to see how this event will grow each year as we … [Read more...]
MBC, HLGU leaders meet to pray for university amid financial crisis
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Last week, Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) students joined with faculty, staff, administrators, community members, local church pastors and leaders from the Missouri Baptist Convention in a time of solemn assembly. John Yeats, executive director of the Missouri Baptist Convention stated, “The dire financial and institutional situation at Hannibal-LaGrange University is too big for humanistic responses, so we are compelled to begin with our faces to the ground in … [Read more...]
Faith Community brings gospel to north St. Louis
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering provides half of the North American Mission Board’s annual budget, and 100 percent of the proceeds go to resource missionaries. The offering’s theme this year is “United,” based on Romans 15:5-6. The 2022 Week of Prayer for North American Missions is March 6-13. ST. LOUIS (BP) – Michael Byrd went back to his old neighborhood to plant a church knowing ministry there would be challenging. So, when he met and befriended an unmarried couple … [Read more...]
SBU celebrates Melson’s presidential inauguration
BOLIVAR – Southwest Baptist University celebrated the inauguration of Richard J. Melson, Ph.D., as its 26th president in a ceremony Wednesday, March 2, in Mabee Chapel on the Bolivar campus. The inauguration formally commemorates the beginning of Dr. Melson’s leadership at SBU, while celebrating the University’s rich history and reaffirming the University’s mission of being a Christ-centered, caring academic community preparing students to be servant leaders in a global society. SBU’s … [Read more...]
MBU trustees approve new programs, set budget
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist University Trustees approved a host of new academic programs, along with the 2022-2023 annual budget, at their regularly-scheduled meeting, Feb. 24. The Board approved undergraduate majors in cybersecurity, network engineering and theological studies and undergraduate minors in organizational leadership, family ministry and intercultural studies. In addition, the Board approved an accelerated Bachelor of Science in business administration to MBA program, … [Read more...]
Congregation of eight sees God bring new life, growth
‘I am amazed,’ says pastor at Mt. Nebo Baptist, Lockwood LOCKWOOD – Before Rick Sharp became the church’s pastor in October 2021, the eight adult members of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church here considered closing. Then God stepped in. “We’re not to be amazed when God works, but I am amazed. These eight people had struggled for years to keep it alive when we got here,” Sharp said. Those eight now number more than 60, even though the church is three miles outside of Lockwood. Sharp has … [Read more...]
Kansas City church sends Bibles to the Philippines
KANSAS CITY – Scripture is building heart connections and relationships between Kansas City and the Philippines. The first of two Bible building conferences was held at Country Meadows Baptist Church here. “We started the ministry by hand carrying about 300 Bibles to the Philippines,” Bill Barker, member of First Bible Baptist of Blue Springs, said. “When we learned the need for scripture especially in three of the 86 dialects spoken in the Philippines, we knew we must be involved.” The … [Read more...]
Missouri DR raises support, explores options for bringing relief to Ukraine
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Disaster Relief (DR) announced efforts, Feb. 28, to raise funds to bring help, hope and healing to refugees and other survivors of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. By the end of that week, $5,000 had been given to Missouri DR, though funds are continuing to be raised online at https://mbcpathway.com/ukraine. Funds raised will support various ministries responding to the crisis in Ukraine. “One of our SBC partners in the Ukraine response is Send Relief … [Read more...]
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