Missouri MMO Supports CLC, Missions Mobilization with Focus on Abortion Stance and Pastor Training

Missouri’s Missions Offering (MMO) continues to support a wide range of ministries across the state, with this year’s theme rooted in Philippians 1:5, which emphasizes the importance of partnership in the gospel. The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering has provided financial backing to more than two dozen ministries, reflecting the commitment of Missouri Baptists to global and local mission work.

Jayson Hoagland, chairman of the Missouri Baptist Convention’s Christian Life Commission (CLC), has been a vocal advocate for a biblical worldview on issues such as abortion, marriage, and family. His leadership at the CLC booth during the 2025 MBC Annual Meeting included a powerful demonstration of a six-week fetus, which helped a couple grasp the value of human life in a tangible way. This experience prompted a strong emotional response and reinforced the commission’s mission to stand in the gap for the eternal well-being of others.

Hoagland also encourages his congregation to contribute to the spiritual growth of Missouri, particularly in addressing the issue of abortion. His approach underscores the CLC’s role in fostering a community that is spiritually equipped to engage with moral and social challenges from a biblical perspective.

Cory Majors, pastor at First Baptist Church in Meadville, Missouri, has been actively involved in international training initiatives since 2019. His participation in short-term training programs in Zambia and Malawi has allowed him to impact over 150 pastors across Africa. Majors emphasizes the importance of theological education as a means of guarding the purity of the gospel and investing in the future of the church.

The African pastors Majors encountered have shown a deep hunger for theological training, despite facing persecution and displacement. Their resilience and passion for God have left a lasting impression, highlighting the strength of faith in the face of adversity. Majors’ experiences reinforce the value of cross-cultural ministry and the importance of equipping leaders to serve effectively in diverse contexts.

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