Author Archives: Drew Willings

RAYTOWN — The preacher said he was going to start with an altar call. “At the end of my message we are going to call you to come down and pray,” Dr. Tom Elliff said to the MBC messengers at … Continued

RAYTOWN – A singer at the MBC annual meeting returned to a church he once served when both he and the church had different titles. Ryan Langford, who left First Baptist, Raytown eight years ago as Student Minister, returned to … Continued

RAYTOWN – The Missouri Pastors’ Conference tied future generations with past influence, emphasizing the importance of spiritual heritage. Matt Kearns, MBC Making Disciples Catalyst Leader, spoke poignantly about the influence of his late mother. He recalled often seeing his mother … Continued

RAYTOWN— Where two or more are gathered, there will be conflict. Though that’s not exactly the truth Jesus shared in Matthew 18:20, it doesn’t make the statement any less true. “Conflict is tearing apart the Bride of Christ,” said Judy … Continued

RAYTOWN – Missouri Baptists approved five resolutions during their annual meeting at Connection Point Church here, Oct. 24. Through their resolutions, they expressed appreciation for recent legislation protecting the unborn and supporting religious liberty, they called churches to support adoption … Continued

HANNIBAL – The annual fall meeting of the Hannibal-LaGrange University Trustees included two building dedications, approval of new classes, and election of new board members and board officers. The annual meeting took place, Oct. 19-20. The newly remodeled L.A. Foster … Continued

RAYTOWN – “Thank you for the Cooperative Program, Thank you for Annie Armstrong (offerings) for the North American Mission Board” said Dr. Kevin Ezell, president of the North American Mission Board (NAMB) in his Tuesday night message to the MBC … Continued

RAYTOWN – For the first time since 2005, the governor of Missouri spoke to messengers at the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting which took place at Connection Point Church here Oct. 25. Eric Greitens, a republican and political newcomer with … Continued