The Pathway

The Pathway is a bi-weekly publication from the Missouri Baptist Convention that aims to highlight events impacting Baptists in Missouri, as well as the Southern Baptist Convention and evangelical Christians across the globe. The Online Pathway serves as a swift source for updates and breaking news for MBC churches. The content will feature reports on the happenings within Missouri Baptist churches, decisions made by the MBC Executive Board and its committees, initiatives from the MBC Executive Board staff, and activities of MBC-affiliated agencies and institutions. This journal is designed to encourage Kingdom growth and foster unity within the MBC community.

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Q&A: Africa is not reached with the gospel

1 week ago | mbcpathway.com | Sue Sprenkle

Africa has an urgent need for laborers to share the gospel. The image among Christian circles often portrays this area as mostly evangelical and reached. But according to International Mission Board missionary Josh Rivers, that’s not really the case. “Senegal is less evangelical than Iran,” Rivers, who has worked as a missionary in West Africa for more than 20 years, emphasized about a country steeped in Islam.
Multiple fellowship groups plan Dallas gatherings

1 week ago | mbcpathway.com | Karen L. Willoughby

DALLAS – Several groups affiliated with Southern Baptists plan to meet concurrent with the June 8-11 SBC annual meeting at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. It’s a convenient time to meet, saving money for participants by not having a separate meeting elsewhere, and it’s a great time to mix and mingle – and network – with the most involved (since they attend the SBC annual meeting) Southern Baptists from across the nation.
A pocket full of thanks

1 week ago | mbcpathway.com | Rhonda Rhea

Why is it when someone compliments me on what I’m wearing, I’m uncontrollably compelled to offer at least one piece of trivia about it? “Thanks, I found it on clearance for $14.99 at that little shop on Main.” “Thanks, it’s got pockets!” “Thanks, I almost didn’t wear it because it’s dry-clean-only and I want pizza.”No one wants those details. It was a compliment, not a summons to testify in federal court. Yet I’m bound by some weird, irresistible law of the compliment/trivia exchange. Why?
Eight things to know before starting a church building project

2 weeks ago | mbcpathway.com | Justin Perry

Recently our church completed a renovation project of our sanctuary and surrounding education space. This portion of our campus had not been updated for more than 30 years. It was a huge endeavor. From the planning stage to completion took the better part of a year. During this process I learned some valuable lessons that I hope will be helpful to pastors and churches considering a building project. 1.
Ancient mosaic’s connection to Council of Nicaea still relevant, NOBTS archeologist says

2 weeks ago | mbcpathway.com | Scott Barkley

NASHVILLE (BP) – New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Professor Jim Parker sees a recently-uncovered proclamation from early Christians as very much a current mandate for today’s believers. The Megiddo Mosaic refers to an ancient flooring discovered during excavations in 2005 near the Megiddo prison in northern Israel. Dating back to the third or fourth century, it included the phrase “God Jesus Christ,” thus predating Christianity’s official recognition as a religion.
Pianist, age 99, makes music at MBC church for 85 years

3 weeks ago | mbcpathway.com | Richard Nations

WHITESIDE, Mo. – Mrs. Grace Street plays the piano for worship every Sunday at Whiteside Baptist Church. She is 99 years old and has been playing the piano at Whiteside for about 85 years. She shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. “I never felt like it was my duty, but I just started playing,” Mrs. Street said. She said she took piano lessons from Lorene Creech, a lady at the Presbyterian church, when she was a young teenager.
Apologist: proclaiming the Resurrection needs to be consistent

4 weeks ago | mbcpathway.com | Scott Barkley

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article includes additional reporting by The Pathway. DALLAS/KANSAS CITY (BP) – Jeremiah Johnston says the seminal event in Christianity’s history should be raised up more often.
FBC Bonne Terre mission team shares gospel, needed resources in Kenya

1 month ago | mbcpathway.com | Richard Nations

KENYA, Africa – The First Baptist Church of Bonne Terre, Mo., has engaged in several villages in Kenya to share the Gospel and provide needed resources for the people. Pastor Alan David said they go to “educate and encourage the pastors.”But he added there are so many needs for resources there that they raise funds and provide food, Bibles and arrange to have wells dug to provide clean water.
Eyes up, screens down: Phone free becoming more common at youth events

1 month ago | mbcpathway.com | Scott Barkley

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (BP) – Peer pressure can be a good thing. It’s not something usually pressed in a student ministry setting, but Bill Newton has discovered its value at Immanuel Baptist Church. Talk to youth ministry leaders and you will soon learn the expansive impact cell phones have on students. Approximately 95 percent of American teenagers have one. To get an idea on the speed at which that point came, consider that in 2011 nearly a quarter of teens (23 percent) had a smart phone.
Bogey Hills Baptist feeds community for four decades and counting

1 month ago | mbcpathway.com | Dan Steinbeck

ST. CHARLES – For 40 years, Bogey Hills Baptist Church has fed their community through the Powell Terrace Food Pantry. “Our church started it in 1985. The Lord has blessed us with the ability to do this,” said pastor Coby Boyd, who is also pantry director. “Other churches in the association help us through their tithes and offerings. Other businesses, schools, civic organizations have had food drives for us.