What’s happening in the churches of the BBFI
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Impossible for Us, but Not for God
How one church in Kansas reminds themself how great God is. […]
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East Missouri Pastors Gather for Prayer and Fellowship
It is not uncommon for pastors and other ministry leaders to feel isolated and alone. This is even more of a reality during a time of quarantine and a worldwide pandemic. Kevin Kolb, pastor of […]
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What “Re-Opening” Feels Like
The last “normal” service for Heartland Baptist Church was March 8, with our morning attendance near our average of 500. The following Sunday, March 15, was our last in-person service before the ‘shut-down,’ and we only […]
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The BBFI and the Coronavirus (UPDATED: 3/20/20)
An update on how the coronavirus is impacting the BBFI and its churches. […]
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Church Plant Moves into Permanent Location and Celebrates with 20 Baptisms
Grace River Church of O’Fallon, MO celebrated the grand opening of their first permanent location on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Chris Highfill, pastor of Grace River, said, “Today was my favorite Sunday in the last […]
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Seminole Baptist Calls New Pastor
On Sunday, December 22, 2019, Seminole Baptist Church in Springfield, MO, called Chantha Chhims as its new senior pastor. Chantha and his wife, Susan, along with their three children, are excited about this opportunity. Chhims […]
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Louisiana Church Destroyed by Tornado
A major tornado tore through the city of Alexandria, Louisiana Monday morning, December 16, 2019. BBFI church, Hope Baptist Church, pastored by Rusty Thrift, sustained major damage from the storm. The church also houses a […]
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Aurora Baptist Temple Celebrates 70th Anniversary
On September 29, 2019 Aurora Baptist Church of Aurora, MO celebrated its 70th anniversary. Nathan Burch is the senior pastor. Burch states, “It was a day full of celebration and excitement.” There were 360 in attendance […]
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Bruce Humbert Retires from Pastoral Ministry
After 43 years of ministry, 30 years as senior pastor, Bruce Humbert retired from Sauk Trail Baptist Temple in Richton Park, IL. […]
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Gentle Shepherd Baptist Church Celebrates its 22nd Anniversary
Elmer Towns calls it the “atmospheric presence of God.” It was that kind of Sunday for the congregation of Gentle Shepherd Baptist Church on June 9, 2019. In April 1997, a handful of people met […]