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Jan \| Feb \| March \| April \| May \| June \| July \| Aug \| Sept \| Oct \| Nov \| Dec January 16 Legislative prayer service settles in as January tradition El Salvador trip kicks off partnership MBC seeks injunction against Jester, others Court-ordered mediation completed; no agreement McCoy helps lead staff toward tranquility Scroll scholar to speak at Midwestern Seminary’s Christianity and the Dead Sea Scrolls Workshop SBC prez brings evangelist’s heart to confab Blunt pushing for education reforms Gott enjoys serving Lord as a businessman Missionaries to Philippines keep sharing IMB missionary urges MBC to think missiologically Blackaby, Lowry headline bi-vo ministry conference Governor’s Prayer Breakfast puts spotlight on absolute truth HLG holds first December graduation Olford Center preaching classes big on-line hit with Missourians MBC worship staff produces new podcasts Missouri Briefs January 30 An ice-cold catastrophe Showdown coming with Planned Parenthood MBC annual baptism number dips below 13,000 MBC case assigned to Callahan State Evangelism Conference offers mosaic of motivation McCune prepares to leave MBC staff position First Baptist makes donations to Braggadocio Baptist Bogey Hills enjoys Romanian partnership Soccer ball kicks up evangelism stir Memorial children’s ministry bridges gap Baptist workers come to aid of people in crisis Disaster relief help arrives through Bobcat of St. Louis Page gets conference rolling by lifting up name of Jesus Sergeant presents church with gift Former minister gets 20 years for sex crimes MBTS to host Scrolls scholar for workshop Hannibal-LaGrange College springs into new year February 13 El Salvador partnership accelerates HLG embarks on ‘ambitious’ $30 million capital campaign Memory of Disaster Relief worker honored MBC theological panel begins work BGCM, Missouri CBF join in liberal event Political intrigue surrounds MOHELA bill; MBC concerned about trusting the courts MBC staffer McMillan honored to receive Casebolt music award Clippard names Taylor state evangelism director SBU may soon work with Russian university Willis challenges MBC staff to bear much fruit Southridge reaches out to poor in El Salvador MAHC lobbying day set for March 7 at Capitol March 6 Resolutions show support for state exec; some leaders say action inappropriate Debate intensifies concerning Emerging Church in SBC MBC seeks to achieve $2 million goal in giving Church plant grows out of disaster relief Missouri women touch Puerto Rico WMU training set for March 24 Dead Sea Scrolls create buzz Gambling loss limit targeted Lawmakers keep trying to clean up billboards Threat to church daycare autonomy may materialize Pro-life bills poised to advance in Senate Southwest Baptist plans first Christian Summer Music Camp HLG moves to add two new sports Norman brings passion for theology to SBU VBS theme creates opening for Sports Crusaders’ ministry Springfield remains in need of Disaster Relief volunteers Education Expo offers options in learning March 20 Pro-life rally at Capitol generates hope Mark Dever to headline Pastors’ Confab MBC churches catch vision for ministry to El Salvador McCoy actively pursues qualified nominees MBC theological committee work proceeds Theological meeting turns political, personal Disaster Relief boss offers thanks Virginia volunteers help after Mo. ice storm Christian at Missouri State stands her ground A farmer who is salt and light SBU earns award for student missions work Missouri Baptist Youth Choir plans summer tour SEMO Baptists reach out to international students McKenzies reaching deaf for Christ Feeding sheep is Founders’ focus Ascol to encourage more church planting Union Hill growing, meeting needs MBTS to host evangelism workshop on Mormons Colorado draws Missouri missions effort Romanian Baptists cherish freedom of worship Soccer ball helps reach Ghana for Jesus Christ Buckhorn Baptist watches Lord grow Filipino church Hall concert blesses Jefferson City Missouri Briefs Sheriff White keeps walking by faith April 3 Investigation committee to report April 10 God spares family in crash Jim Austin the choice for exec dir. in S. Carolina Theological review committee begins policy phase The CEF challenge: Evangelizing in schools House eyes vaccines for sexually-transmitted virus Conference aims to shake Missouri for Jesus Bearden seeks to clarify religious freedoms Old Bethel rebuilding project nears completion Process begins to rebuild Crosstown church Discipleship confab blesses hearts in Slater Providence enjoys rich history ‘Pilate between a rock, a hard place’ Missouri Briefs April 17 Questions and Answers about the Executive Board meeting, April 10, 2007 Report of the MBC Investigative Committee Missouri board dismisses Clippard as exec MBC Executive Board issues official statement Board elevates Tolliver to interim executive director Board passes alcohol policy tied to funding MBC Executive Board issues official statement Continuing Review affirms one item, rejects four MBC asks court for ‘expedited trial setting’ Springfield BSC turns 50 with great energy Cloning ban pops out of committee Senate considers rare move to aid pro-life bill Ozark church plant rejoices in rapid growth Florissant church intentionally seeks diversity Dakdok exposes error of Islam at Baptist Building event Making Bibles delights Missouri Baptists Discipleship trainer creates awareness Young Christians’ Weekend touches many Baptists She’s more than a mom Missouri Briefs May 1 Missourians help lead 1,000-plus to Christ The Pathway is recognized for journalism excellence Governor Blunt wants law to reduce Missouri abortions Volunteer leader drowns in El Salvador Theology committee tackles Emerging Church Retired pastor comes home to plant church Royals GM shares his testimony He’s befriended presidents, the rich, the famous, but his joy has been telling people about Jesus A true love story Abundant Life reflects its name SEMO BSU paints Cape Girardeau RA Congress sees 40 professions of faith Delta Force evangelists see 256 saved Missouri briefs May 15 Pro-life values keep building across state Women come together in show of unity at first M-Counter event Green resigns as pastor, remains as president Austin leaves MBC for South Carolina MBCH finances stay positive Branson stars help raise $26,000 for MBCH Chairman sees healing in Nominating Committee Gambling expansion looms as threat Intellectual diversity bill may help Christian students New building pumps life into First Neosho Ad hoc theology committee releases statement Church health taught through humor Cowboy church planting breaks into a full gallop Soldiers in Iraq leave behind relatives who share their sacrifices Soldiers say notes from children really do matter Brawner gets creative to tell Fusion story Missouri Briefs Roger Moran's 9/22/06 testimony before the MBC Board Gerald Davidson message delivered at MBC annual meeting October 31, 2006 Judge sets date for Windermere trial; jury selection begins Oct. 12 Questions and Answers about the Executive Board meeting, April 10, 2007 Questions and Answers about the Executive Board meeting, April 10, 2007 htm Report of the MBC Investigative Committee May 29 Church leaders advise on evangelism Pro-life camp celebrates major victory IMB trustees celebrate record offering as Missouri plays host IMB commissions 35 new missionaries during special service at Pleasant Valley SBU community gets ready for Soulforce ‘Save Our Convention’ seeks change Judge sets date for Windermere trial Faith-based groups will get boost Bills help unborn children GA Retreat helps girls love missions Acteens get ready to Blume in Kansas City Horse whisperer continues to share the Gospel Evangelist takes Gospel to homeless shelters HLG sees 178 receive degrees SBU students win 2nd NAMB missions award SBU budget, enrollment swell SBU graduates large class May 19 Falwell aimed to change judiciary Missouri Briefs June 12 Executive Board votes to revamp college ministry Kearns explains philosophy behind plan Continuing Review moves toward healing Continuing Review recommends changes Missourians once again play prominent role at SBC annual meeting MBC church plants blooming These guys are not ‘girly men’ Hemphill teaches growth through giving Alcohol legislation passes Bible stories connect well in Mali First Lamar learns stewardship lessons Youth Service Day attracts army of energetic volunteers Five women changing future of Sokoto Fulani Missouri Briefs Explore the Bible Series/Bible Studies for Life June 26 Nearly 1,000 people made decisions at Crossover prior to SBC meeting Messengers at SBC meeting ponder hopeof revival Five Missouri churches honored LifeWay cites them for baptism numbers Roberts: MBTS foundation for strong future set MBTS honors Edie at alumni luncheon Missourian explains resolutions process Moran motion gets full support from LifeWay It’s all about a Christ-like view of people’ Waver offers warm greetings Mt. Moriah pastor has job, calling First Tipton bears fruit in missions, prayer Governor’s task force includes HLG campus security chief Highview deacon has zeal for discipleship First Birch Tree goes fishing for souls through tournament July 10 Membership integrity becomes priority Exec director search group to be announced by Board July 10 SOC meetings attendance falling SOC members’ influence ripples through MBC Odessa girls enjoy Bible Drill success Japanese church planter tastes success Cardinals proclaim Jesus through CFD event New Melle Baptist obtains land by faith Belfast Baptist maintains country witness Unique Bible camp trains youth in rodeo, Christianity Hannibal-LaGrange College group challenged to obey Southwest Baptist University event turns ‘me’ on its head Deaf Youth Camp needs help to continue ministry Church keeps seeing miracles of deliverance Messer quoted in World Explore the Bible Series/ Bible Studies for Life July 24 Executive Director Search Committee set Executive Board raises CP awareness Executive Board seeks balance with Pathway Judge affirms MBC standing, trial will proceed on Windermere. Your MBC executive director search committee ‘Blume’ becomes amazing experience Baptists rejoice over pro-life bill signing Planned Parenthood complains about bill’s effect MBC president called to be Twin Rivers DOM New college ministry team emerges New MBC youth choir to embark on statewide tour Location doesn’t matter in Fairport World Changers ministry blesses Moberly residents Students repair houses, share Christ First Festus-Crystal City demonstrates enthusiasm for its local mission field New Hannibal church will be ‘relational, real and reformed’ Acteens learn to sacrifice to help Africa Missouri Briefs Explore the Bible Series/ Bible Studies for Life August 7 Judge affirms MBC standing, trial will proceed on Windermere Gibbs, Pitman to speak at annual meeting ‘Old Bethel’ celebration scheduled for Aug. 18 Missouri State Fair seed sowing draws near Children’s choir event features five trainers MBC Committee on Committees named Missouri keeps pulling its Disaster Relief load MBC standing affirmed, Windermere trial to proceed CLC eyes next round of cloning battle Diagnostic Center to help MBCH meet more needs Hannibal-LaGrange begins offering master’s degree Farming brings bi-vo pastor joy Summer missions needs boost Bayless Baptist leaps way out of the box Missouri Baptist short-term missionaries bless victims of Katrina Braymer church overcomes adversity to minister Missouri Briefs Explore the Bible Series/Bible Studies for Life August 21 Unity reigns in Nominating Committee New nominees recommended for approval Deadline set for submitting resolutions MBC Prez embraces Acts 1:8 theme Zero-baptism church comes alive Confab aims to help men share their faith Scripture compels church leaders to clean rolls Pastors tell of ways to hold flock to higher standard Membership issue will be part of Pastors’ Conference MBC moves toward ending Romania partnership after 4 rewarding years Local layman’s passion helped raise ‘Old Bethel’ Kahoka serves as spiritual anchor in corner Rural Rolla church blesses students heading back to school First Ewing uses day camp for outreach Healing Streams promotes writing ministers in church Interactive exhibits bring life at Blume Midwestern Seminary, College, SBC to host Preview Day for students Explore the Bible Series/ Bible Studies for Life Missouri briefs September 4 Windermere seeks delay of trial MBC renews quest to stop cloning MBC goal: 300,000 in Sunday School Mo. Baptist Disaster Relief aids Louisiana congregation Church plants must clear second-year hurdle See You at the Pole student prayer event draws near MBC ministers to thousands at State Fair Old Bethel Church rises again Bi-vo pastor blood runs in the family Bethel-Polo team labors in Romania Montgomery Baptist being used by God in outreach ESL team joins ongoing MBC mission effort Students take Super Summer spirit on mission MBC sports ministry bears fruit First Walnut Grove fills town with love SBU marks new year with enrollment growth Hannibal-LaGrange makes new students feel welcome First Joplin reaches football team in revival Midwestern focuses on campus growth Missouri briefs Explore the Bible Series/ Bible Studies for Life September 18 Windermere seeks delay of trial Church health ideas take flight Solemn assembly scheduled before annual meeting ‘Legal missionary’ will close annual meeting Dever: MBC won’t go wrong with fundamentals MBC president: Amateurs can be correct Promotion signals new emphasis HLG holds annual prayer walk Young baritone enjoys heritage ‘Picnic’ gives local groups exposure Lively Sunday School propels Esther Baptist First Bethany serves its community Trip to Ghana puts missionaries in the midst of the poor Campers on Mission labor in many projects for Jesus Missouri Briefs Explore the Bible Series/Bible Studies for Life October 2 Southern Baptists, Missouri Baptists, and the Emerging Church movement The Emerging Church movement calls for biblical scrutiny by Missourians Pastors’ Conference aims to revitalize Parking, shuttle options outlined Recommendations from the Executive Board to the churches of the Missouri Baptist Convention Baptists help birth pregnancy center Center to do Walk for Oct. 20 fundraiser Variety marks MBC worship event India children’s choir warms Mo. Missouri Baptists begin march toward humility Helping Hands project permeates Hannibal Vocation is vacation from occupation First time on foreign mission field yields fruit First Lowry City witnesses through cycling Rural Waynesville church sets example in MMO giving SBU offers ‘Yoga with Sarah’ on campus Missouri briefs Explore the Bible Series/Bible Studies for Life October 16 Committees recommend moving MBC to California MBC task force focuses on small churches Task force members MBC readies for pro-life petition drive ‘Hope’ offers more than ‘lady luck,’ for ‘Sin City’ Visit booths to learn more CLC to help in training drive Governor taps White for Faith-Based Missouri Getaway helps connect students Bismarck blesses New Mexico, Alaska Men get fired up about sharing Gospel Roving revival reaches northern Missouri HLG nursing accredited through 2012 SBU senior chosen for scholarship Heritage pastor appreciates CP SBU dedicates ‘awesome’ facility Midwestern enrollment tops 700, sets record Highway accident claims life of SBU student; 1 hurt SBU, Three Rivers sign agreements Missouri briefs Explore the Bible/Bible Studies for Life October 30 Bank foreclosing on Windermere Convention relocation vote coming at Tan-Tar-A Executive Director Search Committee moves ahead Three-day meeting may draw up to 2,000 Two slates of candidates announced for offices Albert to deliver convention sermon MBC back at Tan-Tar-A for first time since 2000 Resolutions Committee to meet; submission guidelines detailed Committee on Convention Committees named 2007 Committee on Convention Committees report Recommendations from the Executive Board to the churches of the Missouri Baptist Convention Nominating Committee members nominated Related meetings galore at MBC’s annual gathering Green appoints tellers Parking, shuttle options outlined 2007 Nominating Committee Report to the Missouri Baptist Convention South Carolina pastor to lead missions emphasis Tuesday Gibbs keeps keen legal mind active Pitman seeks to win cities for Christ Driggers ready to teach messengers on kingdom Pfeifers prepare to bless in song Color of Mercy brings local flavor to music Dever: Church health, Gospel linked Dever book collection is profitable reading Rural church, DNR debate well water guidelines Southwest Baptist shows strength in numbers MBTS trustees affirm Roberts, Downing Carnahan OK’s misleading ballot language Doctors step up to lead coalition Visit booths to learn more Albert guides Christian Life Commission through Oct. 31 Sex abuse in churches addressed MBC offers way to do background checks Widow’s faith stays strong DOMs emphasize unity DOMs keep CP a high priority First Kimberling City thrives with town Cavanaugh’s honesty adds zest to speaking Children’s Home offers family unification service Kirksville churches witness through drama Prayer labor builds for Tan-Tar-A MBC seeks cleansing before annual meeting with Oct. 28 Solemn Assembly Midwestern Seminary unveils capital campaign HLG soccer coach gets 100th victory HLG earns national honor SBU speech team excels Missouri briefs Explore the Bible Series/Bible Studies for Life November 13 Board undecided on move to California Election of Davidson breaks MBLA winning streak Resolution on alcohol meets some resistance before messengers pass it Executive Board approves $200,000 to fight cloning Cures court case to get hearing Five alleged violations of Missouri Constitution detailed Albert calls on Baptists to be obedient Tolliver examines what Lord requires Green: Let God Almighty reign, rule Equality of souls lifted up with passage of resolution Missions combustion begins to accelerate Cavanaugh helps ministers’ wives beat giants Pfeifers share upbeat music, testimony Conference focuses on building healthy churches Pastors’ Conference elects new officers God causes Decaturville church to grow Student paints picture of mission work in Senegal A mighty move of Holy Spirit at Poplar Bluff event Hispanics in U.S. need to hear Gospel God brings happiness after deaths Solemn Assembly hints at heart cleansing MBCH holds silent auction on river, generates $2,600 Missouri briefs Davidson elected president in prayerful MBC Sale of Windermere halted by payments Explore the Bible Series/Bible Studies for Life November 27 Abortion task force crystallizes Seniors lead teens to Christ in Colorado Gloria Gaither enlightens HLG boosters Daniels estate blesses HLG with $21,000 St. Louis aims to fight pornography Roach puts Next Level on display Church uses gas buy-down to minister Church health expert headlines MBC conference Rolla pastor passionate about miracle Australian pastor finds home in Missouri Prince Avenue sees laity grow in witnessing Star Hope Baptist brims with mighty harvest of souls Moncada maintains zeal for internationals Heart for Women teaches girls Christ-likeness 107-year-old World War I veteran, Missouri native takes care of centenarian wife in Sun City Center Missourians among 82 new missionaries appointed HLG names Alumni Award winners Missouri briefs Former SBU president passes away Explore the Bible Series/Bible Studies for Life December 11 Small Church Task Force rolls on Bi-Vo dinner set for Jan. 28 Nominating Committee unanimously passes anti-alcohol consumption provision Evangelism Conference Jan. 28-29 at 1st Arnold MBC pursues Lottie Moon goal of $4 million No word yet on Cures court date Former SBU president passes away Preaching confab focuses on nuts, bolts Church in Roby starts to reap a harvest Missouri gets familiar with Cactus Canyon VBS theme Beating the drum of worship MBC, Southridge church members lend helping hand Kirksville churches find El Salvadorans hungry for Gospel Executive Board to hear from 3 key committees Church honors 49-year Sunday School teacher Missouri briefs December 25 Board approves move to California Pathway editor commended, accountable to exec director, retains editorial freedom MBC to host prayer service for government leaders Jan. 9 Exec Board: No CP funds for Acts 29 church plants Board receives theological committee report New officers take reins of CLC Task force delves into coercion Winter wonderland proves dangerous A special lady: Gloria Gaither True meaning of Christmas found in Mexico Missouri Briefs Explore the Bible Series/Bible Studies for Life December 31 Evangelism conference draws near Abortion facility goes to MBCH Giving stays on same pace Pastors should make sure to avoid tax errors Practice of church discipline can be rewarding Baptists warm to church discipline First Hollister recovering from tragic fire HLG holds December graduation ceremony SBU graduates 225 in winter commencement Midwestern Seminary offers spring extension classes Bonfire on Christmas Eve helps reach out to unsaved Bivocational pastors to meet for dinner Jan. 28 at Arnold Missouri Briefs Explore the Bible Series/Bible Studies for Life

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