Preaching on a computer screen from his office in South Africa because of coronavirus, Baptist World Alliance President Paul Msiza urged those virtually attending Churchnet’s spring gathering to keep Christ at the center.
As with most theological topics, a wide diversity of opinions exists among Baptists on the nature of hell. In fact, Baptist theologians and preachers — much like church leaders in the first centuries after Jesus — have long been found in the various hell camps.
Churchnet directors elected Brian Ford as the organization’s executive director-elect and named longtime staff member Brian Kaylor as associate director on Sept. 10 during their annual retreat
Churchnet — also known as the Baptist General Convention of Missouri — elected officers, heard updates on its partnership with Guatemala, recognized retiring staff and trustees completing
Adoption of a new strategic plan — and a new structure and budget to support it — highlighted
Churchnet (the Baptist General Convention of Missouri) rolled out its strategic plan for the next five years at its March 6 directors’ session — a plan that calls for focusing on missional approaches.
Like national Baptist bodies, state convention meetings also may need to change to remain viable, leaders of one entity in Missouri believe.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Churchnet elected both its first layperson and its first woman as president when it named Donna Potts as the top elected leader during the organization’s annual gathering April 5-6 at Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church in Kansas City.
Churchnet -- also known as the Baptist General Convention of Missouri -- celebrated its 10th anniversary by focusing on the needs and opportunities of the present and the future. But it has much in its young history for which to be grateful.
"We're trying to create a place where genuine collaboration can happen," Churchnet Executive Director Jim Hill emphasized at the organization's 10th anniversary celebration and Annual Gathering at Fee Fee Baptist Church in Bridgeton April 13-14.