COLUMBIA – The Missouri Baptist Convention’s ministry to college students (MBCollegiate) is hosting a conference at Parkade Baptist Church here, Feb. 23-24. With the theme “Entrusted” (from Matt 25:20-21), the conference “is focused on training high school seniors, college students and collegiate leaders to embrace God’s call to follow Jesus and faithfully labor in His Kingdom,” according to the event website, mbcollegiate.org/entrusted. The conference will feature guest speaker James … [Read more...]
Evangelism under review: Great Commission Resurgence results being evaluated
by Art Toalston/The Baptist Paper EDITOR'S NOTE: Former Baptist Press (BP) editor Art Toalston, who served with BP from 1992 to 2015, has produced an in-depth, 9,000-word special report about The Great Commission Resurgence. His full report can be accessed here: https://www.arttoalston.com/?page_id=388. The abbreviated version of the report below was first published by The Baptist Paper here: … [Read more...]
First Baptist, O’Fallon, to host worldview conference, Feb. 24
O’FALLON – First Baptist Church, O’Fallon, is hosting a biblical worldview conference on its church campus, Feb. 24. The conference, called “Every Thought Captive: Defending Biblical Truth in an Age of Confusion,” will feature two well-respected Southern Baptist authors and theologians: Brad Green, professor of theological studies at Union University and professor of philosophy and theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; along with Stephen Wellum, professor of Christian … [Read more...]
Gates elected to serve as next president of Missouri Baptist Children’s Home
BRIDGETON, Mo. – Pastor Juston Gates of First Baptist Church, Forsyth, Mo., has been elected by the Missouri Baptist Children's Home (MBCH) board of trustees to serve as the MBCH's next president. The MBCH is a Cooperative Program (CP) supported entity of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC). "On Jan. 23, the MBCH board selected Juston Gates to lead, guide, and steward this ministry," an MBCH press release stated. "During this search process, it became clear to the MBCH board that … [Read more...]
Why your church needs to be planning VBS now
by Vicki Hulsey BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (Lifeway) — For many churches, dates for Vacation Bible School (VBS) are among the first placed on the church calendar each year. Churches give VBS high priority because pastors recognize VBS as one of the most important evangelistic events for the entire church year. In some churches, a volunteer serves as the VBS director. Other churches may have a children’s ministry staff person who’s responsible for coordinating VBS. For some churches, especially … [Read more...]
MODR assists in the ultimate treasure hunt in Maui
LAHAINA, Maui – When Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief teams deploy to a disaster, it’s all about providing help, hope and healing. In most cases, it means helping families prepare to recover by cutting trees off of buildings or cleaning up after a flood so they can get on with their lives. Unfortunately, the situation is much different after a fire. “In that situation, we are helping a family grieve the loss of everything they own, often including their home,” related Richard Brummitt, … [Read more...]
‘Passionate about life’: Missouri Baptist CLC member Libby Owens serves mothers, babies
ST. JOSEPH – Libby Owens, member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in St. Joseph and Executive Director of the St. Joseph Pregnancy Resource Clinic (St. Joseph PRC), is passionate about life. “I believe in the value of life outlined in Scripture,” Owens said. “I have a strong compassion for others and God has given me the opportunities to support life.” Her opportunities began when she moved to St. Joseph. “I was working at a part-time job, and I took a tour of the clinic,” she said, “I saw … [Read more...]
Fusion, IMB partner for 20 years
Program equips young adults, students for lifetime of missional living KANSAS CITY (IMB) – A 20-year partnership between the International Mission Board and Fusion, a missions program from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College in Kansas City, Mo., has helped students live a missional life. The two entities are excited to see this relationship grow even more in the years to come. Erik Odegard, Fusion director and assistant professor of intercultural studies, … [Read more...]
St. Louis Metro Baptist Association partnering to start Christian school
ST. LOUIS – Tower Grove Baptist Church is the proposed location for a new Christian high school to be launched in partnership with the St. Louis Metro Baptist Association. The Tower Grove church has hosted Tower Grove Christian Academy for many years with classes for Kindergarten through 8th grade. At one time, several years ago they offered a high school also. Now Metro St. Louis Baptist Association is making plans to partner with them to expand classes and sponsor a new high school … [Read more...]
Allen addresses priority of prayer at Spring convocation, installs two endowed chairs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – In the Spring Convocation service at Midwestern Seminary on Jan. 23, President Jason Allen announced the installation of two faculty members to endowed chairs and preached a sermon titled, “Too Busy Not to Pray.” Beginning the service, Allen reflected on the importance of Convocation, stating, “At the beginning of each semester, we come together to set ourselves apart and renew our commitment to the task of training men and women for the cause of Christ and for … [Read more...]
Timothy, Titus and Christ’s return
This is another in a series of excerpts from What Every Christian Should Know About the Return of Jesus, released by High Street Press and available at Amazon.com. In previous columns, we briefly surveyed Paul’s letters to the Philippians and Thessalonians, with an emphasis on passages previewing the return of Christ. Here, we see what the apostle writes to Timothy and Titus. 1 Timothy 6:13-16 – "In the presence of God, who gives life to all, and of Christ Jesus, who gave a good … [Read more...]
Christian persecution rising; North Korea remains atop 2024 World Watch List
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article first appeared in The Baptist Paper (Click here to read the original report; to read other Baptist Paper reports on the persecuted church, click here). NORTH KOREA (The Baptist Paper) – North Korea remains atop the list of countries where persecution of Christians is highest, Open Doors reported Jan. 17 amid the release of its 2024 World Watch List. The annual report highlights the top 50 countries where Christians are most at risk for living out their … [Read more...]
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