ST. CHARLES – It’s 9 PM on Monday night. The first day of the MBC’s annual meeting has just ended. While many other messengers head for bed, this gathering of 50 pastors and church leaders stays up late. The Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) Resound Network is hosting a late-night pastor’s workshop called “Taking Aim” during the MBC annual meeting, Oct. 24. Participants check in at the front, then form a line for root beer, ice cream, and cookies. They’re seated at round tables scattered … [Read more...]
MBC messengers submit two motions
ST. CHARLES – Messengers to the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) annual meeting, Oct. 24-25, submitted two motions to the body. Adam Cochrun, a messenger from Redeemer Church, Springfield, made a motion to bring a resolution he had submitted to the convention floor, since it hadn’t been reported out by the Resolutions Committee. His resolution regarded the equal protection of preborn children under the law. At the end of the Resolutions Committee report, Cochrun’s resolution was brought … [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...]
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...]
‘Intentional attack on religious freedom’: MBC leaders oppose so-called ‘Respect for Marriage Act’
EDITOR'S NOTE: Read an update to this story here: "United States Senators have a last chance to block threats to religious liberty brought about by the so-called 'Respect for Marriage Act.' As such, faith-based policy experts are calling Christians to contact their senators and urge them to protect religious freedom." Read more at https://mbcpathway.com/2022/11/25/last-chance-remains-to-protect-religious-liberty-in-u-s-senate. JEFFERSON CITY – The so-called “Respect for Marriage Act” … [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...]
Missouri Pastors’ Conference: ‘Be people of the Book’
ST. CHARLES – The 2022 Missouri Baptist Pastors’ Conference here, Oct. 24, encouraged church leaders to uphold and remain faithful to the “faith once delivered.” Scott Lee, pastor of Rockport Baptist in Arnold addressed the topic of doctrine of the Scriptures. “We are to be people of the book,” Lee said. “You, pastors, are key to maintaining a high view of Scripture so your people can have a high view of Scripture. We pastors are called to be stewards of God’s Word for the people.” Lee … [Read more...]
St. Louis area church touches the world, hosts ‘Celebration of All Nations’ event
OAKVILLE – When you attend church at Canaan Baptist in Oakville you may think you are in a typical suburban church in what is known as South County St. Louis. That is true in many ways. But what is remarkable is that just beneath that outer layer is a very missional congregation with outreach efforts to many international people groups all over the St. Louis Metro area and across the world to Latin America, Africa and Asia. The Pathway spoke with Canaan Baptist missions and family … [Read more...]
MBC executive board elects new Pathway editor
ST. CHARLES – The Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) executive board elected Benjamin Hawkins, 39, to serve as editor of The Pathway during their meeting, Oct. 24, prior to the convening of the MBC annual meeting that afternoon. MBC Executive Director John Yeats announced the board’s decision during his annual address to messengers on the evening of Oct. 24, introducing Hawkins as editor of The Pathway. Hawkins expressed his gratitude to Missouri Baptists following the presentation of a … [Read more...]
SBC’s McLaurin: ‘Live for the glory of God’
ST. CHARLES – Preaching from 1 Peter 4:10-11 during a sermon at the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting, Oct. 25, Willie McLaurin – interim president & CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee – urged Missouri Baptist messengers and guests to live for the glory of God. “The early church made a difference because they were unified around the right priorities,” McLaurin said. “They always kept the main thing, the main thing. ... They were a fellowship committed … [Read more...]
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