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The Pathway is published bi-weekly by the Missouri Baptist Convention and endeavors to cover not only the events that affect Baptists in Missouri but also the Southern Baptist Convention as a whole and evangelical Christians everywhere. The Online Pathway, exists to quickly provide information and breaking news to MBC churches. Journal content will include reports on the activities of Missouri Baptist churches, actions of the MBC Executive Board and its committees, activities and programs of the MBC Executive Board staff, and activities and board actions of MBC affiliated agencies and institutions. The journal will facilitate Kingdom growth and promote unity in the MBC. Source
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Search ArticlesPastors report growing attendance, but fewer unchurched newcomers, according to Lifeway Research
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (Lifeway Research) — Looking out at those gathered for a weekend worship service, around half of pastors say their congregations have grown. Slightly more than half of U.S. Protestant pastors (54%) report the average worship service attendance at their church has increased by at least 4% since 2023, according to a Lifeway Research study sponsored by the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center.
More than money: When churches step into giving beyond the tithe
CHILLOCOTHE, Mo. (MBF) – When a church begins thinking about a renovation, addition, or retiring debt, the questions are often not financial. Leaders are thinking about ministry, about people, and about how to move forward without placing unnecessary strain on the congregation or its giving. For Rob Hurtgen of First Baptist Church, Chillicothe, those questions were personal and immediate. “We have an addition and renovation project for our building.
Affordability, proximity set pace for hotel options at 2027 SBC Annual Meeting
NASHVILLE (BP) – Need to plan your pit stop for the 2027 SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis? Though reservations don’t open for a few more weeks, a list of hotel options is now available at the meeting’s webpage. “For those attending SBC27, Indianapolis will provide one of the most convenient hotel setups of any city that hosts the SBC Annual Meeting,” said Jonathan Howe, SBC Executive Committee vice president for convention administration. The SBC hotel reservations portal opens Oct.
September 3, 2026 • Pathway
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Tickets Now on Sale for HLGU Booster Night 2026 Featuring Keith and Kristyn Getty
HANNIBAL, Mo. (HLGU) — Tickets are now on sale for Hannibal-LaGrange University’s Booster Night 2026, featuring internationally acclaimed Christian artists and hymnwriters Keith and Kristyn Getty. The annual event, presented by HNB Bank, will take place Saturday, November 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parker Theatre of the Roland Fine Arts Center on the HLGU campus. The Gettys are GRAMMY-nominated artists, hymnwriters, and founders of Getty Music.
Allen calls Midwestern Seminary community to “Run to Win” at fall 2026 convocation
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College celebrated the beginning of the academic year during its 2026 Fall Convocation on Sept. 1. The service featured an address from President Jason K. Allen, the signing of the institution’s confessional book by four faculty members, the installation of Jared C. Wilson in the Steve and Mary Dighton Endowed Chair of Pastoral Ministry, and the introduction of five new trustees.
Truth heard behind closed doors in Southeast Asia
by Mikah Young/IMB SOUTHEAST ASIA (IMB) – In one Southeast Asian country, missionaries are pursuing a unique group of people through digital engagement: Muslim women. According to Sara Whalen, the missionary leading this online pursuit, the group mostly features young women without children and women whose children are past school age who are more publicly accessible. The rest of the local women who have families to raise are more often working in the home.
September 2, 2026 • Pathway
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MBTS, Spurgeon College faculty release several new books
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – This year, multiple faculty members from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College have published new books exploring a range of themes—including pastoral mentorship, the classical virtues, ancient Christian approaches to reading Scripture, Charles Spurgeon’s teaching on prayer, and much more.
Resource charts least-evangelical states, counties, metro areas
BIRMINGHAM (BP) – Many church calendars tend to mirror the local school system’s. That means this time of year, there may be a new blend of faces in Sunday school, small groups and worship as people get back into a routine. But what about faces in the neighborhood that are missing? A resource that first appeared in March can be helpful for churches wanting more information on the evangelical makeup of their state or even county.