KANSAS CITY – Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary trustees, faculty and students here recognized Missouri Baptist Convention Executive Director John Yeats and his wife, Sharon, during their April 5 chapel service, naming an endowed chair in their honor. During the service, Midwestern Seminary President Jason Allen highlighted Yeats' service among Southern Baptists. In particular, he mentioned his 25 years of service as recording secretary of the Southern Baptist Convention, as well as … [Read more...]
SBU student earns top scientific presentation award
BOLIVAR (SBU) – Twelve Southwest Baptist University biology students recently presented research at the Sigma Zeta National Convention, with Sarah Schwemmer bringing home the Top Scientific Presentation Award for 2022 – the second-straight year an SBU student has been awarded the top prize. Sigma Zeta is a national science and mathematics honor society. The society funded 20 research projects for 2021-22 nationwide through a competitive process, with six of the projects awarded to SBU … [Read more...]
Fellowship, High Ridge, grows from 70 to 250 people during three-year period
HIGH RIDGE – Active outreach is having positive effects, bringing new people into Fellowship Baptist Church of High Ridge. Three years ago, the church of seventy people, invited Reggan Jett to become their lead pastor. Now, the church averages 250 with as many as 400 on “big” Sundays like Easter and Christmas. “We’ve experienced a true revitalization here,” Jett said. “It required the congregation to change and to take an honest look at our focus. We found that we had a selfish, inward … [Read more...]
SBU announces residence hall community space renovations
BOLIVAR (SBU) — Southwest Baptist University announces residence hall community space renovations beginning with Landen and Leslie halls this summer. “During my first few months at SBU, our leadership team has been developing both short-term and long-term plans for adding value to the SBU campus experiences,” said Dr. Rick Melson, SBU president and professor of leadership. “These immediate improvements will make the community spaces more welcoming and make an immediate impact on the … [Read more...]
New Plan B ‘temporary,’ MBC executive board chairman says
NASHVILLE (BP) – A secondary option for Cooperative Program giving through the Missouri Baptist Convention “is by no means permanent,” said that state’s president and board chair. “This is only temporary,” explained Jon Nelson, pastor of Soma Community Church in Jefferson City. “As our new interim [Executive Committee] Director Willie McLaurin and Executive Committee address these issues, we look forward to going back to where we just were, which is one option, fully supporting the … [Read more...]
Missouri DOMs hear about church planting efforts, dedicate Larry Lewis Strategy Room
JEFFERSON CITY – The Directors of Missions in Baptist associations gathered at the Baptist building March 29-30. They heard reports from the MBC Multiplying Churches group and the North American Mission Board SEND Missouri team on the subject of church planting in Missouri. In addition to the program, the directors of missions (DOM) and MBC staff dedicated the Larry Lewis Strategy Room on the 7th floor of the Baptist Building. The 7th floor was recently remodeled after a small fire … [Read more...]
FBC Clinton puts feet to mission passion
CLINTON – First Baptist is noticeably on mission for Christ. According to Randy Shipman, with the title of pastor emeritus since January, the church in early April has marked 16 years with their program called ActsOne8. The flagship verse, in a nutshell, calls for reaching the world for Christ. “It has become the DNA of our church,” Shipman said. Shipman said it started when one man in the church wrote on a commitment card to avail himself to missions. “The last year or two he’s … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptists rally to support HLGU
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article includes additional reporting from Hannibal-LaGrange University. HANNIBAL – Hannibal-LaGrange University’s (HLGU) financial crisis came as a jolt to many, but the families of faculty and staff bore the full force of impact. Amidst the uncertainty, those most invested in the school began to look for a sign that God was still with them. Immanuel Baptist Church here has proven true to its name by providing just such a sign in the form of a $100,000 donation. But … [Read more...]
HLGU to hold Scarlet and Blue Auction, May 20
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) will hold the Scarlet and Blue Auction on Friday, May 20, in the Roland Fine Arts Center. Doors for the event will open at 5:30 pm when a silent auction will begin. At 7 pm, the silent auction will end and the live auction will begin. Heavy appetizers will be served. Admission for the event is $10 per person. Tickets can be purchased in advance at hlguscarletandblueauction.eventbrite.com. Tickets are also available for purchase in … [Read more...]
Churches now able to withhold funds from SBC entities in MBC’s new ‘Plan B’ giving option
New giving plan responds to churches’ concerns about SBC JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Executive Board recently authorized a new “Plan B” method of cooperative giving. The plan allows churches to withhold funds from selected SBC entities without withdrawing from Cooperative Program (CP) support altogether. “Plan B” comes in response to concerns raised by Missouri Baptist churches and associations about actions taken by some SBC entities – for example, the SBC … [Read more...]
SBU’s Paxton earns highest honor in Pi Kappa Delta National Tournament
BOLIVAR (SBU) — Southwest Baptist University Speaking Bearcat senior Jessica Paxton received the All-American Award at the 2022 Pi Kappa Delta National Comprehensive Tournament on March 7-13 in Orlando. Only 10 students from across the nation received the All-American Award, taking into account students’ grades, citizenship, competition record and team contributions when selecting award recipients. The award is the highest honor given at the PKD National Tournament. “This year’s … [Read more...]
Parker joins Baptist Homes as new VP of Workforce Excellence
Duties will focus on employees, compliance, clinical quality, and certification JEFFERSON CITY (BHHM) – Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries (BHHM) has hired Brandy Parker as Vice President for Workforce Excellence. This is the latest in moves that see BHHM growing in scope, influence, and mission as it strives to make Christlike ministry the standard of care for the aging across Missouri. In this role, Parker will have four main areas of responsibility: employees and talent, … [Read more...]
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