Worship ministries program seeks to partner with Missouri Baptists KANSAS CITY – Students of all ages are returning to campuses across Missouri, including at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. For MBTS professors Matthew and Angela Swain, they’re hoping for not just a smooth start to the school year, but an increased focus on equipping musician-theologians, on and off campus. The Heart of Worship The wording there is important to the Swains: musician-theologians. Yes, they’re … [Read more...]
MMO helps abused & neglected, fosters gospel work in Montana
JEFFERSON CITY – The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering supports 24 ministries in Missouri. This year’s theme is taken from 2 Corinthians 8:5: “They gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us by God’s will.” Following are two short stories about how the gifts of Missouri Baptists support missions projects throughout the Show Me State. Caring for the abused, neglected Missouri faces a foster-care crisis. No one knows this better than Ramona Conrad-Cooper, who leads … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary launches ‘CALLED’ resource online
KANSAS CITY – After months of planning, Midwestern Seminary announced last week the launch of ‘CALLED’ – a new website offering resources to aid and equip individuals who sense a call to vocational ministry. “In our day, formal calls to ministry can seem ambiguous or even non-existent,” said Midwestern Seminary President Jason Allen. “In light of this, we are delighted for the opportunity to resource men and women seeking to take their next steps toward vocational gospel ministry through … [Read more...]
First Baptist Church, Kimberling City, partners with Minnesota church
WADENA, Minn. – Missouri churches are building relationships with a church in Minnesota. The church, Grace Connection in Wadena, Minn., is the only Southern Baptist Church within a 90-mile radius. “We don’t have a corner on what the Good News means,” Jeff Heisler, pastor of Grace Connection, said, “But, we are the only evangelical presence in this area.” According to Jeff Hardy, pastor of FBC Kimberling City, the partnership started at the Missouri Baptist Convention in 2019 when the … [Read more...]
Florida pastor uses BBQ sauce to reach souls
YULEE, Fla. (BP) – When stores in Northeast Florida receive a delivery of Yulee BBQ Sauce they’re getting more than a collection of sauces and rub with tangy flavor perfect for grilling. “They’re getting a chaplain and pastor,” said Jimmy Flanagan, creator of Yulee BBQ Sauce, who personally makes the deliveries to his customers. Flanagan, pastor of Duval Station Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Fla., has taken his passion for cooking to create his own barbecue sauce, which he sells in … [Read more...]
Chinese Baptist Church in Los Angeles sees over 100 professions of faith through online evangelism groups
LOS ANGELES (BP) — Despite not meeting in person for over 15 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, First Chinese Baptist Church Los Angeles, Calif., has seen more than 100 professions of faith through a new group evangelism strategy. Benny Wong, senior pastor at First Chinese Baptist located in Chinatown, Los Angeles, explained the church has been holding “Happiness Groups”—small group studies held online specifically focused on evangelism. The small groups are made up of at least five … [Read more...]
SBC business plan change rejected, SBC constitution amended
NASHVILLE (BP) – Messengers resoundingly defeated a change to the SBC Business and Financial Plan proposed by the convention’s Executive Committee. Critics said the proposal would have granted the EC too much authority and left the six SBC seminaries in trouble with accreditors. The defeat was part of messengers’ mixed reception to a series of recommendations presented by the EC June 15 at the 2021 SBC Annual Meeting at Nashville’s Music City Center. An amendment to the SBC Constitution … [Read more...]
Associational leaders have ‘Gospel-driven’ meeting
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders (SBCAL) met Sunday (June 13) for a time of worship and discussion around becoming a “Gospel Driven Association,” passionate in their pursuit to make Christ known among the nations by encouraging churches to be Gospel- and relationship-focused. The group met at the Sonesta Nashville Hotel for the opening session of its two-day conference prior to the start of the 2021 SBCAnnual Meeting. Around 400 people registered … [Read more...]
Lifetime ministry couple reunites after one year
Mission:Dignity Sunday scheduled for June 27 DALLAS, Texas (GuideStone) – One Year. That’s how long it was that retired pastor Homer Hinson and his wife Doris were unable to touch each other due to COVID-19 restrictions in Homer’s nursing home. “We blew kisses through the window to each other every day,” Doris said. “Being married for 57 years, it was hard not being allowed to touch, hug or kiss him.” Homer pastored churches for almost 40 years in South Carolina, most of them … [Read more...]
Altered for pandemic, Crossover evangelism event will precede SBC annual meeting in Nashville
NASHVILLE (BP) – For more than 30 years, Southern Baptists have focused on working together to serve and reach those in the host city of the SBC annual meeting through an evangelism emphasis called Crossover. This year’s approach in Nashville will differ from previous years, but Southern Baptists are cooperating to help churches in Middle Tennessee minister to their communities. “Crossover will continue its legacy of pushing back spiritual darkness in the SBC host city, which is, this … [Read more...]
American Indian embraces culture to lead people to Jesus
MONTANA (BP) – People don’t grow into mature Christians until they serve others. So says American Indian pastor and ministry leader Bruce Plummer, of Sioux, Assiniboine, and Cree heritage. In his multifaceted ministry, Plummer invites mission teams to come to Montana to serve with Montana Indian Ministries: picking up trash and handing out water and coffee in four weeks of powwow ministry, five weeks of Indian camp ministry for children and youth, and construction/maintenance/mercy … [Read more...]
SBC presidential candidate to visit Jefferson City church
JEFFERSON CITY – Mike Stone, pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Blackshear, Ga., and one of four 2021 Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) presidential candidates, will speak at an “inspirational and informational” meeting at Concord Baptist Church here, May 10. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Stone is also the immediate past chairman of the SBC Executive Committee. Monte Shinkle, pastor of Concord Baptist Church, said he has come to know and respect Stone while serving alongside him on the SBC … [Read more...]
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