It’s exciting to see the different activities some of our MTSBC churches are using to reach their communities. They’re offering youth camps, sports camps, VBS, Backyard Bible Clubs, game night dinners, and many other unique outreach events to connect with people and share the gospel. The Lord never intended for His people to be silent about the gospel. His command … Read More
The Revitalization/Replant Window
The following article is from The Resound Network, a ministry of the Missouri Baptist Convention. It provides some important information on revitalization and replanting. To print a PDF of this article, click here. Seasons of growth, plateau and decline are present in almost every church at some point in its history. For some churches a season of decline could lead … Read More
The Bait Bucket
The weather is warming up, so I’m thinking about wetting a hook! A fresh filling of the bait bucket with live bait always seems to have the promise of a hopeful day of fishing. The bucket of new and fresh bait signifies a day of high expectations of what might bite the bait, new stories to be told of the … Read More
IMB Missions College creates connections for cross-cultural ministry
IMB Missions College creates connections for cross-cultural ministry By Sue Sprenkle Representatives from 21 states came together for an intensive training on cross-cultural missions taught by International Mission Board missionaries on April 2-5. The annual Missions College hosted near Richmond, Virginia, brought IMB missionaries from all over the world together with pastors, church members and missions leaders. The goal of the … Read More
7 Ways to Practice Humility in Your Leadership
By Mark Hallock I therefore a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called with all humility …. (Eph. 4:1-2) The Lord loves humility in His people. In fact, humility is the foundation not only of all faithful Christian living, but all faithful Christian leadership. The problem is … Read More
Explore Church Travels to Brazil – Day 13
Explore Church in Missoula recently went on a mission trip to Brazil. Follow them on their journey as we post journal entries written by a member of their team. You can find previous entries at www.mtsbc.org. Day 13 You have to wake up early in the Amazon to sneak up on a peacock bass. Earlier than we woke up apparently. Our … Read More
Explore Church Travels to Brazil – Day 12, Part 2
Explore Church in Missoula recently went on a mission trip to Brazil. Follow them on their journey as we post journal entries written by a member of their team. You can find previous entries at www.mtsbc.org. Day 12, Part 2 Clapping is knocking, knocking is clapping, in a world with no doors. It was a surprising revelation but a sensible one, … Read More
Explore Church Travels to Brazil – Day 12, Part 1
Explore Church in Missoula recently went on a mission trip to Brazil. Follow them on their journey as we post journal entries written by a member of their team. You can find previous entries at www.mtsbc.org. Day 12, Part 1 Today was the final workday and food delivery. The amount of things completed in a single rotation of the earth … Read More
Explore Church Travels to Brazil – Day 11
Explore Church in Missoula recently went on a mission trip to Brazil. Follow them on their journey as we post journal entries written by a member of their team. You can find previous entries at www.mtsbc.org. Day 11 Seriously hot construction work can cause heat stroke, and it almost did in our case. Another huge day of production means an … Read More
Explore Church Travels to Brazil – Day 9
Explore Church in Missoula recently went on a mission trip to Brazil. Follow them on their journey as we post journal entries written by a member of their team. You can find previous entries at www.mtsbc.org. Day 9 Me versus the Amazon, and the Amazon wins! The combination of heat and humidity literally sucks all the moisture out of your … Read More