New governing documents affirm BF&M 2000 as statement of faith BOLIVAR – During an executive session of the Southwest Baptist University’s (SBU) board of trustees on Sept. 15, the board approved revised Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. The vote concludes a lengthy process of intense study that went into consideration and approval of the revisions. SBU’s new governing documents affirm the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 as the university’s statement of faith. The governing … [Read more...]
Resound Network to host panel at annual meeting
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was updated at 11:50 a.m., Sept. 30. ST. CHARLES – The Resound Network, formerly known as the Missouri Baptist Revitalization network, is hosting a panel discussion during the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting, Oct. 26. The Resound Network Panel discussion begins at 9 p.m. in the Portland Room, Main Level of the Embassy Suites, which is the host hotel for the annual meeting. Panelists will discuss biblical principles and current issues in church … [Read more...]
First Baptist Church West Plains baptizes 10 in North Fork River
WEST PLAINS – Ten people of various ages were baptized in the North Fork River Aug. 30, near the Hammonds Recreation Center. This was a rescheduled “first Sunday Baptism” of the church after coronavirus concerns. “Some of these were baptized after evangelistic efforts. Some made professions at Vacation Bible School. Some of them were family (saved) after Vacation Bible School, and one was from a profession at camp,” said First Baptist Senior Pastor John King. King said most first Sunday … [Read more...]
Pathway columnist’s latest book shares stories of biblical love
BRANSON – Pathway columnist Pat Lamb has released her latest book, Love is .... Along with writing the “Raising Children” column in The Pathway, Lamb is the author of several books, as well as a columnist for local newspapers in the Branson area. Her book, Love is…, is a compilation of true short stories that illustrate individuals expressing true love as described in the Bible. Jesus told us in the New Testament that the greatest commandment is to love God with our heart, soul, and … [Read more...]
Messengers able to pre-file motions, amendments
ST. CHARLES – If messengers have a motion they plan to submit at the 2020 MBC annual meeting, they are welcome to pre-file that motion with the recording secretary at recordingsecretary@mobaptist.org. However, the messenger must appear at a microphone during time for introduction of miscellaneous business (Oct. 26 at 3:55 p.m. or 6:35 p.m.) and introduce their motion to the messengers attending the Annual Meeting. If a messenger wants to amend a motion, they may also file the amendment … [Read more...]
Times, dates set for related meetings at St. Charles gathering
ST. CHARLES – The following meetings have been scheduled to take place in conjunction with the Missouri Baptist Convention's Oct. 26-27 annual meeting at the St. Charles Convention Center here. Sunday, Oct. 25 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm – Officers Meeting – Executive Board Room, Upper Level, Convention Center Monday, Oct. 26 8:00 am-10:00 am – Credentials Committee Meeting – Conference Room, Upper Level, Convention Center 8:30 am-2:45 pm – Pastors’ Conference – North/South Hall, Lower … [Read more...]
‘God did a work’
Despite storms, cancer, pastor’s broken neck, Pioneer Baptist Church sees God’s blessings BIRCH TREE – Pioneer Baptist Church has been through its shares of trials during the past 12 months. Yet pastor Robert Gifford says the church has also seen God’s faithfulness and blessings beyond their expectations. The congregation nestled in south-central Missouri saw their pianist and worship leader encounter severe cancer, a storm blew through and left a giant tree in the middle of the church … [Read more...]
Missouri DR workers to provide childcare at annual meeting
ST. CHARLES – Trained volunteers from Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) will provide childcare on Monday and Tuesday of the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting here, Oct. 26-27. Registration is free, but required. The deadline for registration is Oct. 12. Childcare is being offered for children from birth through 7 years of age. It begins at 8 a.m., Oct. 26, and ends after the Tuesday evening session, Oct. 27. Although children will have snacks in childcare, parents are … [Read more...]
O’Brien to be nominated for MBC 2nd vice president
ST. CHARLES – Malachi O’Brien, senior pastor of The Church at Pleasant Ridge in Harrisonville, will be nominated for the office of Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) second vice president during the MBC annual meeting at the St. Charles Convention Center here, Oct. 26-27. Shaun Jones, executive pastor of worship and media arts at Fellowship Church, Greenwood, told The Pathway in early September that he will make this nomination during the annual meeting. “Dr. Malachi O’Brien a … [Read more...]
St. Charles couple sues defunct Windermere trustees
More than $300,000 in damages sought CAMDENTON – A lawsuit was filed Sept. 4 in Camden County Circuit Court against the Windermere Baptist Conference Center’s defunct corporation and against several trustees of the defunct corporation. The lawsuit does not directly affect the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC), the Missouri Baptist Foundation, or Straightway Holdings, Inc. (which currently owns Windermere). The lawsuit was filed by Fern and Wayne Bess of St. Charles, who were apparently … [Read more...]
Williams to be nominated for MBC 1st vice president
ST. CHARLES – Chris Williams, pastor of Fellowship Church in Greenwood/Raymore, will be nominated for the office of Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) first vice president during the MBC annual meeting at the St. Charles Convention Center here, Oct. 26-27. Malachi O’Brien, pastor of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Harrisonville, told The Pathway in early September that he will make this nomination during the annual meeting. Sharing his intentions to nominate Williams, O’Brien wrote in … [Read more...]
Special hotel rates available for MBC annual meeting
ST. CHARLES – Special hotel rates are available for a limited time to messengers and guests attending the Missouri Baptist Convention Annual Meeting at the St. Charles Convention Center (located at 1 Convention Center Plaza) here, Oct. 26-27. Hotels with special group rates are listed below: Comfort Suites 1400 South Fifth Street St. Charles, MO 63301 636-949-0694 $89 + Tax Group Name: Missouri Baptist Convention / Group Code: RL89L2 Best Western Plus The Charles Hotel 1425 … [Read more...]
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