JOPLIN – Christian movie-goers are slowly becoming used to more faith-based films being available to watch at home or at the box office, but one Missouri church is taking matters into its own hands to release new films and follow up with resources that point people back to the biblical truths brought up on screen. Journey Church is a Southern Baptist congregation here, and the owner of Light of Life Films, which released its first feature-length film this spring, “Undefiled.” It addresses … [Read more...]
Roby Baptist’s Helping Hands ministry blesses community, shares Christ
ROBY – For 10 years Roby Baptist has been meeting its small community’s clothing needs through its Helping Hands ministry, a retail store that charges nothing for its items. The expanding ministry just added a food pantry. Pastor Wes Mayfield says the ministry’s vision “is to meet the needs of others, both physically and spiritually. In addition to clothing and shoes, we give out free Bibles and gospel tracts.” The church of around 130 is located about 60 miles southwest of Rolla and 10 … [Read more...]
Baptist Homes dubbed a ‘Best Christian Workplace’
JEFFERSON CITY – The Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI), a research-based consulting firm, has announced that the Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries (BHHM) corporate office has been certified as a 2024 Best Christian Workplace. To achieve certification, organizations must complete the Best Christian Workplaces Institute employee engagement survey and meet predetermined standards of excellence. Employees of BHHM’s corporate and regional staff answered more than fifty … [Read more...]
Ministry of MBCH Foster Family Care brings hope to young woman
BRIDGETON – It was a cold day in February when Rae picked up Anna from the psychiatric hospital, but Anna shook her head no when Rae offered her a jacket. With short sleeves that showed off all the scars on her arms, Anna was a little too open, too exposed as she slouched into the passenger seat and twisted the cap off the water bottle Rae handed her. It was a long drive to the MBCH residential facility where Rae, a Family Foster Care Specialist, was assigned to transport Anna. Small talk … [Read more...]
MBC Executive Director to be featured speaker at Midwest March for Life, May 1
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist leaders will be featured during the 2024 Midwest March for Life on May 1. Among keynote speakers at the event are Wes Fowler, executive director of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC); Brandy Meeks, president of the Vitae Foundation and a member of the MBC’s Christian Life Commission; and Susan Klein, executive director of Missouri Right to Life and Missouri Baptist pastor's wife (Her husband, Dusty, is pastor of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Holts … [Read more...]
MWMU celebrates missions in Warrensburg
WARRENSBURG – “Hope in Christ” was the theme of Missouri WMU’s Mission Celebration held, April 5-6, at First Baptist, Warrensburg. With over 220 in attendance, the weekend was packed with missionary testimonies, outreach opportunities, breakout sessions, raffle baskets and more. Each year women and men from around the state gather to pray, learn and give so others may hear the message of Jesus. That is what MWMU is all about. Janet York the incoming President of MWMU said, “I hope when … [Read more...]
Dorm renovation begins at HLGU
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Renovations have begun on two iconic dorms, Crouch Hall and Pulliam Hall, at Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU). Crouch Hall renovations include new ceilings with acoustic tiles, and new paint and plaster work. Pulliam Hall will be a complete renovation of the first floor including flooring, ceiling, upgraded electrical, replacement entry doors, and refinishing the antique woodwork. HLGU is anticipating an increase in enrollment this fall and these residences are needed … [Read more...]
Black River Baptist Association establishes partnership with Liberian children’s home
LIBERIA – Several churches in the Black River Association have begun assisting a ministry to children in the western African nation of Liberia. The ministry is called Calvary Love Ministries. The association has sponsored mission trips several times and plans to continue to support the Liberian ministry. Paul Reams, the associational mission strategist explained that the Calvary Love organization ministers primarily to orphans—many who do not have parents or whose parents could not … [Read more...]
Two St. Louis-area church events help Christians answer cultural questions
ST. LOUIS – Questions are swirling around Christians in today's culture, and 1 Peter 3:15 charges believers to always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks for a reason for the hope in Christ. Two events equipped both adults and youth to give those answers. A St. Louis Youth Conference was held on April 6 at First Baptist Church St. John in St. Charles, and an event called “Navigating Hot Topics with a Cool Head” was held for all ages at Fellowship of Wildwood (FOW), April … [Read more...]
FBC Sedalia to host conference on biblical manhood, April 26-28
SEDALIA – First Baptist Church here is hosting a conference on biblical manhood, April 26-28. "One of the great tragedies of our day is the weakening of manhood," Jeremiah Greever, pastor of First Baptist, Sedalia, said. "Biblical manhood is an essential component of God’s design for thriving in the family, church, and community. To help encourage and equip men in their calling, First Baptist Church of Sedalia will be hosting Dr. Owen Strachan on April 26-28 for the conference, 'What is … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptist apologists release ‘Honest Prayers for Mama Bears’
ST. LOUIS – Busy moms need prayer, but they also need to pray. A new book, released, April 2, and called Honest Prayers for Mama Bears will help moms and others do that. Honest Prayers was written by Hillary Morgan Ferrer, founder and president of Mama Bear Apologetics, and Julie Loos, member of Fellowship of Wildwood and member of the MBC Apologetics Network. “When we started this book,” Loos said, “we wanted to capture what was on a mom’s heart. I’m passionate about prayer and we wanted … [Read more...]
‘The Lord put these girls on my heart’: Faber helps young mothers, babies at Pregnancy Help Center
CAMDENTON – A young woman faced with an unplanned pregnancy has questions, needs, and struggles with the next turn. The Pregnancy Help Center (PHC) of Camdenton, and now Versailles, offers solutions. “The Lord put these girls on my heart,” Teresa Faber, director of PHC, said. “My husband pastored for 25 years, and we took young girls who were struggling with unplanned pregnancies and helped them.” Now, Faber’s husband, Timothy, is the Missouri Baptist Convention’s legislative liaison and … [Read more...]
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