FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary student Mang Siing recently became a part of history when he served as the narrator for the Zo language translation of the world-famous Jesus Film. The effort marked the film’s 2,000th available language. “Jesus” depicts the life and ministry of Christ, and is the world’s most translated film, according to Guinness World Records. Since its release in 1979, it has been viewed by billions of people around the world and … [Read more...]
Garments of Praise takes gospel to the needy, lost
BRANSON – Garments of Praise is a ministry serving the needy and lost, but at the same time, is giving to the church as well. “We are celebrating our 11th year in this ministry,” Mark Scribner of Garments of Praise, a member of the Fellowship of Missouri Baptist Evangelists, said. “When we first started, I would say it is an evangelistic clothes ministry, but now, I know that it is a church empowering, gospel inspiring ministry that encourages the church to be the church.” Garments of … [Read more...]
Twelve Filipino missionary candidates ready to reach nations
KORONADAL CITY, Philippines – Filipino Baptists plan to mobilize missionaries from the Philippines to join the International Mission Board in addressing global lostness. At a recent National Congress for Global Missions in Koronadal City, Mindanao Philippines, 12 new missionary candidates were presented to more than 400 attending the conference. The Filipino Baptists from different conventions and organizations gathered to dream about the future and how they could weave their new … [Read more...]
MBCollegiate reaches international students
JOPLIN – Missouri is home to over 17,000 international college students, according to the 2021 Open Doors Fact Sheet. Over half of those hail from China and India. The great majority of those international students will eventually return to their home countries, giving college ministries an amazing opportunity to impact the nations – even those whose doors are closed to Christianity – with the gospel. MBCollegiate ministries are reaching those students, and for some, like the BSU at … [Read more...]
‘Chosen Road’ seeks to encourage revitalizing churches through new Christmas album, tour
NASHVILLE (BP) – As the holiday season approaches, chart-topping bluegrass band “Chosen Road,” hopes touring their new Christmas album “Appalachian Christmas,” will help encourage rural, revitalizing churches. Hailing from West Virginia, Chosen Road is known for their Appalachian-bluegrass musical style, which they use to “reimagine” classic Christian worship songs. The band’s most recent albums, “Appalachian Worship” and “Appalachian Hymns,” both reached the top 5 on Billboard’s Top … [Read more...]
Hope comes to Ozarks, with dozens of salvations
CASSVILLE – One man’s vision spread through the Barry County Association, resulting in a revival meeting with dozens of reported salvations. Jim Erwin, pastor of First Baptist Washburn, used evangelist Sam Moore and the Music group, “We R Called,” for several years in his church. “I thought, ‘This year it needs to be bigger for Barry County.’ I organize a regular luncheon for our association pastors and pitched the idea (of the event) to them. I considered using a college, but they were … [Read more...]
Report: Russia has attacked at least 270 religious sites in Ukraine
NASHVILLE (BP) – Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has included increased violence against religious leaders and widespread attacks on religious sites, according to a recently issued report. The Ukrainian-based Institute for Religious Freedom (IRF) reported at least 270 houses of worship, religious educational institutions and sacred sites such as cemeteries were either destroyed or damaged during the first five months after Russia began its assault in late February. The report … [Read more...]
‘We have the solution,’ IMB appointees, Georgia Baptists reminded
AUGUSTA, Ga. – As Leslie Montgomery finished college, her dad asked if she was ready to go to Africa as a missionary. He had heard her speak of that desire often growing up. Her reply was one of frustration. “No, I was ready for that nine years ago. Not anymore,” she said. She’d felt the call of God to missions at 12 years old. Yet, it seemed God wasn’t opening those doors for her life. In her view, there were too many “messy years in the middle,” she says. She had given up on her dreams … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptist evangelists highlight gospel ministry
ST. CHARLES – Members of the Fellowship of Missouri Baptist Evangelists shared their love for proclaiming the gospel with messengers and guests who visited the group’s booth at the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting here, Oct. 24-25. President of the fellowship, Evangelist Jimmy Harriss, said they have an annual meeting of their fellowship in February but always have a presence at the MBC annual meeting. They have members all over the state and from a few surrounding states who … [Read more...]
FBC of Venice, Fla., proves to be great host for Missouri Baptist DR operations
VENICE, Fla. – The hurricane roared through on a fall afternoon, much dreaded by the residents of southwest Florida. It had been predicted for several days as weather forecasters tracked it in the Caribbean and warned residents to flee or take cover. Hurricane Ian made landfall on the west coast of Florida on Sept. 28. It was labeled a Category 4 hurricane. And it brought with it winds of 100-120 miles per hour in the city of Venice. Further south in Fort Myers and Port Charlotte, … [Read more...]
Share Jesus ‘Out Loud’: Youth Evangelism Conference set for January 2023
JEFFERSON CITY – How should high school students respond when they face opposition while sharing the truth about Jesus with their friends? In short, they must do it “Out Loud” – with both truth and love. That’s the mission of next year’s Youth Evangelism Conference (YEC). Bob Caldwell, YEC facilitator, wants to use the two-day event to help maximize this generation’s potential. “We're trying to equip students in our current culture to clearly share Jesus with love and kindness.” The … [Read more...]
Volunteer teams vital to reaching desert people group
By Rory Bennet “God will do what He says He will do, and I want to be a part of it,” Vera says with confidence. This confidence is forged from years of seeing victories from God’s faithful hands at work among people who are resistant to the truth of the gospel. Vera works in one of the most desolate places, deep in the desert, where nearly the entire population is Muslim. IMB missionary Vera must be strategic in how she works among the people, meeting practical needs to build … [Read more...]
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