Olmsted crosses denominational barrier as interim pastor
Michael Olmsted didn’t have to pray too long about serving as interim pastor — even though he's a Baptist by conviction and the congregation is affiliated with a different denomination.
CBF Heartland elects Olmsted moderator, OKs $206,000 budget
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Attendees elected Michael Olmsted of Springfield, Mo., moderator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Heartland for the coming year during a luncheon business session March 15 at First
Olmsted helps church transition to successor
By Vicki Brown, Word&Way Associate EditorMichael Olmsted has approached retirement in the same way he approaches most important decisions in life — with faith and a plan.And when he steps out of the pulpit at University Heights Baptist Church on July 30, the unique plan