From the MBA Ladies Committee: The date for the retreat is April 20-21, 2012 located at Camp Friendship near Annandale, MN. “A Wise Woman Builds Her Home” (Proverbs 14:1) is the theme for the weekend. We are excited to have Marcia Phillips (Northland International University) as our main speaker. Marcia has lived her entire...
David Becklund, in his book A History of the Minnesota Baptist Convention (1967), recognized Rev. Timothy R. Cressey as “the outstanding pioneer of Baptist work in Minnesota.” He was born in Pomfret, Connecticut, on September 18, 1800. At the age of eighteen, he became a Christian and immediately felt God’s call to preach. After...
When Rev. JP Parsons came to Minnesota in May 1849, he earned the distinction of being the first resident minister in St. Paul. Harriet Bishop hadn’t been in the territory long when she recognized the need of bringing Baptist workers to Minnesota, and she seems to have initiated the search for help. Weekly prayer...
Photos from the 2011 Men’s Fellowship are available. See them on the MBA page on Facebook. Thanks to Pastor David Rogers for providing them.
We are looking forward to a wonderful time of challenge and relationship-building at the Men’s Fellowship this weekend! Space remains available, so if you are able, please join us! Some pertinent reminders… The camp is located at 10509-108th Street NW, Annandale, MN 55302. You will find a printable, personalized map from the camp with...
Miss Bishop had been in Minnesota Territory for nine years in 1956 when she participated in a missionary survey trip through the Minnesota Valley with Rev. B.M. Hill, DD, corresponding Secretary of the Baptist Home Mission Board. Rev. A.M. Torbet and Mrs. Lyman Dayton also made the 600-mile trip. They visited places like Shakopee,...
First Calvary Bapist Church of Inver Grove Heights is pleased to announce their 2012 Parent.Teen Conference being held January 27-28, and featuring Dr. Les Ollila, Chancellor of Northland International University. The theme this year is “Add To Your Faith: Growing In Your Walk With Christ.” Details are provided in the brochure below. You may...
The story painted of Minnesota for prospective missionaries rivals stories told of early overseas mission endeavors. Flowery narratives describing the beauty of the land contrast dramatically with the dangers of the territory. One wonders if the Baptist Home Mission Board appointed Rev. James Tanner, a half-breed Chippewa, to serve in Minnesota Territory because he...
Registrations for the 2011 Men’s Fellowship are due by this Monday, September 5 to avoid an additional $5 late fee. Reduced fees for those not able to attend the entire weekend are available- contact Pastor Greg Linscott for more details. Links: Download latest Promotional Flyer 2011 Men’s Fellowship Workshop Speakers Announced Schedule Announced for...
