Renovation opens ministry options at two churches
Members of Second Baptist Church in Lincoln, Neb., and First Baptist Church in Columbia, Mo., wanted to create space to meet congregational needs. In both cases, renovation of the
Stearman heads to new ministry in NYC
Scott Stearman is passionate about urban ministry, social justice, human rights and believers’ role in making a kingdom difference on earth. Kirkwood, Mo., has benefitted from that passion. Now New York will.
Connect giving, ministry to kingdom living
Churches must focus on thriving, rather than surviving or simply meeting budget goals.
Southeast Mo. State BSC celebrates 75 years of ministry
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A worship service and banquet on Nov. 6 marked the 75th anniversary of the Baptist Student Center at Southeast Missouri State University — a ministry started in an imperfect time
Texting opens many ministry options
Text messaging may help churches stay in touch with members and guests during worship services and throughout the week with information and updates.
Ministry to neighbors in need
Benevolence ministries have been an expression of churches since the first century when congregations assisted other churches, some of them far away on the early mission field. Early Christians looked out for each other with care. Jesus advocated for the needy indiscriminatingly.
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Tapping baby boomer retirees requires churches to rethink ministry options
Churches that want to tap baby boomer retirees' resources may need to rethink the ministries they ask mature adults to take on.
Lithuanian Baptist leader describes his ministry during a stateside visit
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The president of the Baptist Union of Lithuania spent Aug. 18-25 in mid-Missouri to explore partnership projects, to share the story of Lithuanian Baptists and
Ukrainian Baptists continue ministry amid conflict
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Ukrainian Baptists have stepped up ministry as conflict continues to tear at their country, Slavik Pyzh told pastors and lay leaders in Missouri.
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Missourian finds vocation, ministry creating prosthetic eyes
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