here were plenty of big developments for Daniel Vestal to address in his final sermon at the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship general assembly, including approval of the 2012 Task Force report, a distinctive CBF identity for congregations that desire it and a $12.4 million budget.
Directors of the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America voted recently to authorize funding for conflict transformation training in Sudan/South Sudan and the Philippines and to assist with creation of a Baptist Peace Fellowship of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Missouri General Assembly attendees were encouraged to embrace unity and diversity, conducted business and served the Cape Girardeau community during their meeting in Cape, April 27-28.
In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the busy weeks leading up to Christmas, singer/songwriter Matt Wertz is helping listeners slow down and take time to reflect on the real reason for this season with his latest album, Snow Globe.
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Hope was the theme for this years Churchnet annual meeting, permeating sermons, music and workshops April 1-2 at Windermere Baptist Conference Center in Roach.
Richland Baptist Church, Kingdom City, is urging the community to get “Fit for the Holidays.” The church has partnered with a variety of local businesses and service organizations to offer a 12-week program to help the community reach weight loss goals in a comprehensive
By Vicki Brown, Word&Way Associate EditorSt. Charles — Using several Scripture texts, International Mission Board president Jerry Rankin emphasized that Christians are called to bring light into a dark world, including West Africa.The IMB and the Missouri Baptist Convention hosted a West African Summit at
By Vicki Brown, Word&Way Associate EditorJoplin — The Woman's Missionary Union of Missouri annual meeting was a homecoming of sorts for Bill and Beverly Curp, David and Robin Stow and Iracema Kunkel.The Curps, who currently serve in Mapaville where Bill Curp is director of missions,
Outgoing governor Bob Holden, a Democrat, urged support for his successor, Matt Blunt, during the annual Governor's Prayer Breakfast for Missouri Jan. 6 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City. Holden wished Blunt, who was in the audience, success as the new governor of