Have you ever tried to form a friendship with a refugee? If so, it was probably hard to find common ground between your American upbringing and their past experiences. The People Teams ministry of BR-KC put on a 4 -hour Refugee Simulation event in November that put sixty participants through a live role play following [...]
Especially Jewelry in Lee's Summit is holding their 7th annual Donate & Save event benefiting the Restoration House of Greater Kansas City! Donate to Restoration House and save BIG (hundreds, or even thousands!) on a favorite jewelry piece. It's the perfect time to find that last minute gift for your loved one! The Donate & [...]
Dear Partners in Mission, There are three ministries God has given us collectively that I’d like to encourage your prayerful additional support. ETHIOPIA - In Ethiopia we partner with local ministry leaders for a Bible School, planting new churches, and assisting and reaching Eritrean refugees. Baptisms, new churches, and equipping of leaders is expanding and [...]
FYI: Grants will be given out on a semi-annual basis – February and August The approximate amount for each semi-annual period will be $21,391.83 15% of the amount will be allocated for Restoration House 15% of the amount will be designated for emergency capital needs of churches 70% will be flexible within the five existing [...]
by Travis Hamm There is nothing quite like the joy of seeing someone surrender their life to Christ and then grow in this new relationship. Our desire is for such life transformation to take place in every unbelieving student we encounter. We are faithful to sow gospel seeds, but God is the one who produces [...]
By Karla Rinker *This article was originally printed in the MBC's Pathway publication and was reprinted in our December 2016 edition of our Missions & Ministry Newsletter LEE’S SUMMIT – Jesus probably would have looked dapper in a bow tie, but then, He didn’t need help standing out from the crowd. “Every day someone [...]
Calvary Baptist of Blue Springs is celebrating their 35th anniversary on November 13th at 10:45 a.m. All are invited to celebrate with them. Oak Grove FBC is looking for a part-time or full-time worship leader. Email resumes to [email protected] or mail to PO Box 129, Oak Grove, MO 64075. Blue Ridge Baptist in Independence is [...]
Sam Anderson, a local cowboy pastor and horse trainer, is seeking a few cowboys and cowgirls for a Guatemalan adventure January 4-11, 2017. With the help of Daybreak International, a ministry that is working to start Christian Rancher groups in Central America, Sam and his team will be doing horse and rodeo related presentations at [...]
Restoration House Plans for the Future Restoration House of Greater Kansas City is seeking to open “A Home for Minors” for sex trafficking victims under 18 years of age. It is estimated that each year 1,650 kids in the Greater Kansas City Metro Area are victims of sexual exploitation. The Department of Justice commissioned [...]
To all bi-vocational pastors: Could you take a few moments and use the link below to take a survey designed for bi-vocational pastors. Wayne Geiger, pastor of First Baptist Church of Grain Valley is doing his doctoral dissertation on helping bivocational pastors be more effective in communicating the gospel. You will help him satisfy the [...]
