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We are Here to Serve YOU!
Associational Mission Strategist,
John B. Brittain, Ph.D.
410.570.9502
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WCBA Officers:
Moderator:
Charles Yates, 816.461.9446
Vice Moderator:
Atticus Dyer, 816.743.1641
Treasurer:
Terry Hedglin, 816.419.9940
Associational Clerk:
Sandra Silkwood, 660.747.3628
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Three Circles Liaisons:
Church Wellness:
Robin Dale, 816.697.2698
Leadership Development:
Scott Hutton, 816.591.9736
Missional Engagement:
Jeannie Campbell, 660.238.6501
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If your church has an event of interest taking place, send us an e-mail with the details or poster and we’ll help get the word out for you.
Revivals, training events, celebrations, ordinations, etc.,
send it to us!
Email: westcentralbaptistassociation@gmail.com or phone: 660.747.3628
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WCBA UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS -- 2026
(Verbiage with an underscore, takes you to that article)
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JULY
WCBA Community
Celebrations
June 15 to July 19
July 5-9
August 11
August 22
September 10-11
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Happy 250 Years Anniversary America!!!!
Missouri Celebrates our Nation's 250th Birthday
https://showme250.mo.gov/
(see depictions below in newsletter)
Centerview 4th of July
Clinton's Old Glory Days
City of Concordia
Elm Spring Cookout & Fireworks
Higginsville Family Fun & Fireworks
Holden's 4th of July
Lexington's 4th of July
Montrose Mo. Appreciation Day
Odessa 4th of July
Standing in the Gap Freedom Fest & Fireworks Stand
Warrensburg's Freedom Fest Activities & Fireworks Show
Windsor July 4th Celebration
(Hope we didn't miss anyone!)
State-wide Evangelistic Outreach at FIFA World Cup 2026 - WE NEED YOU!!!! - Be SURE to read the articles below
Centrikid Camps - MBC Kids Camp, first three weeks in July
WCBA KIDS CAMP 2nd-6th Graders at
Camp Palestine - Scholarships still available!!!
WCBA 3rd Quarter Celebration and Executive Board Session @ Grover Park
WMU Equip - West Central Regional Meeting at FBC Higginsville
SEND NETWORK Residency Builder,
LifePointe Church, Sedalia
a NAMB Network Event
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Happy 250th Anniversary to our Nation
Pray for our Nation:
"If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land." II Chronicles 7:14
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If you haven't taken a trip to
Concordia to view their Patriotic Murals
on buildings, it's well worth the trip.
Lots of historical items as well.
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Holden City Park, 310 E. 10th St
"Spark in the Park"
Gates will open at 7:30 pm for parking and prime seat picking! The Parks and Recreation board will begin handing out snow cones and bottled water at 8:30. The fireworks show will begin at dusk. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs as we will have designated seating areas for you to enjoy the show. Some bleachers will be available.
This is a family event. Please do not bring your animals unless they are marked service animals
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Lexington -- Celebrate the Fourth of July in Lexington, Missouri, by attending the 70th Annual Lexington Lions Club Carnival and Fireworks Show, which runs from July 1 through July 5, 2026. The highly anticipated fireworks display is slated for July 2, 2026, and a carnival, youth games, and family-friendly activities highlight the main weekend celebration.
Key 2026 Events & Dates
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Carnival Schedule: Runs daily from July 1 to July 5, 2026.
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Independence Day Carnival Times: Open from 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM on July 4, featuring rides, games, and concessions.
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Fireworks Show: Scheduled for approximately 9:30 PM on Thursday, July 2.
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Olde Fashioned Youth Games: Taking place on July 4 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Center Recreation Complex softball field.
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Montrose MO Appreciation Day on July 12, 2026
Save the date for Appreciation Day on Sunday July 12, 2026 at the Montrose City Ballfield with food, games, homemade ice cream and fireworks.
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2026 WCBA 3rd Quarter Celebration and Executive Board Session
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at
6:30 p.m.
Grover Park Baptist Church
409 N. Mitchell St., Warrensburg
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What is FIFA: Fédération Internationale de Football Association
(French Football = SOCCER)
In 2026, Kansas City, Missouri, will be one of the host cities for the FIFA World Cup—the largest sporting event on the planet. The tournament will bring an estimated 700K - 1.2M visitors from around the world to Kansas City, creating an unprecedented opportunity to share the hope of the gospel in an Acts 1:8 fashion with people from Algeria, Argentina, England, and the Netherlands.
NEEDS:
- Prayer
- Volunteers
- Housing for mission teams
- Language tracts/evangelism tools
- Language New Testaments
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Purchase "Gospel" soccer balls*
- Trauma counselors
- Chaplaincy volunteers
*Should a church desire to purchase "gospel" soccer balls for the events, just send a copy of the order and request an "evangelism grant" to Rob Pochek from MBC and they will be reimbursed for half the cost. Rob's email: rpochek@mobaptist.org The link to order is: https://www.thegospelstore.org/
BELOW; are links for Registration to Assist at FIFA and view Outreach KC Videos. We have also prepared a postcard for your use for mailing purposes.
FIFA Runs June 15 to July 11, 2026
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IMAGE below depicts the NEW 2026 Children's Camp Video on YouTube.
Click on the BUTTON just below to VIEW the actual video
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Interested in Church Planting???
See about SEND NETWORK'S Residency Builder Session
with LifePoint Church, Sedalia
SEND NETWORK catalyzes church planters and churches to expand gospel reach.
SEND NETWORK is a partnership of people just like you— churches and church planters — planting churches everywhere for everyone throughout the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.
SEND NETWORK helps church planters by offering practical resources, training, and ongoing support from experienced leaders, ensuring they are well-equipped to plant new churches and reach their communities with the gospel.
SEND NETWORK has tools to support you. Whether your church plant supports you as a full-time leader or you’re involved in co-vocational part-time ministry.
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Interested in starting a WMU, a
Royal Ambassadors or other missions
programs in your church?
WMU offers organizations and approaches as well as ministries that enable every member of the church to learn about missions, become involved in missions, and live a missional lifestyle.
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WCBA Announces Opportunity to Join
RightNow Media - FREE TO OUR PASTORS
Pastors, please know that we have partnered with RightNow Media – the world’s largest streaming library of Bible studies and discipleship content designed specifically to encourage you and your family in your walk with the Lord. RightNow Media has content from over 400 Christian publishers, tens of thousands of Bible studies, conferences, training sessions, kid’s cartoons, and much more. As a leader on mission with WCBA, you are receiving FREE personal access to this resource!
This gift is meant for you to use personally and with your immediate family. Please know that your user account cannot be shared or given away to your church. However, because you are a valued part of our family here at WCBA, your church qualifies for a significant discount to use RightNow Media to equip your families, resource your small groups, and develop your leaders within your local church. If this resource is a blessing to you and your family, imagine how impactful it could be for your entire church!
IF YOU WISH to setup a RightNow Media subscription for your church, please contact our representative at RightNow Media, Lynne Roberts, at Lynne@rightnowmedia.org. She will go over PRICING and the discount you’ll receive because of your partnership with WCBA.
We pray this resource is a blessing to you, your family, and your entire church!
Thanks again for all that you do!
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LIFE RELAUNCH
MISSION: To see every man, woman, and young person experience awakening to their true identity and the transforming power of God's love—walking in freedom, purpose, and wholeness as they launch into the abundant life Christ promised.
LIFE RELAUNCH CONTACT:
Rich Larson
Phone: 715-209-1425
Email: rich@liferelaunch.org
Website: https://liferelaunch.org/
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TESTIMONY FROM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, ODESSA. Pastor Jacob Asher:
"Life Relaunch has been such a blessing in our church, and I am constantly hearing testimonies of how this ministry is changing hearts and lives. Life Relaunch is a ministry tool that our church has been using for over a year, and we have seen a huge variety of people go through the program. Some people are new to church, and some people have been going to church their entire life, but the main thing is that this program points people to Jesus and helps people find freedom, forgiveness, and life in Christ. It really is a relaunch with Jesus at the center. I can say from firsthand experience that their mission statement is a reality. I have seen people experience an awakening to their true identity in Christ, and I have seen lives transformed by the Power of God".
If you have additional questions, I would be happy to talk more.
Pastor Jacob Asher: Phone: 816-633-5535 or Email: jdasher44@me.com
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NEW MINISTRY PARTNER!!!
Should your church be interested in a new "local" venue, check out . . . .
CAMP PALESTINE, Chilhowee, Mo
• Church retreats
• Youth & summer camps
• Family reunions
• Leadership retreats
• School groups
• Conferences & special events
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Missouri Baptist Children's Home Representatives
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Ben King, MScM, CGPA
NW-MO REGIONAL REP
MBCH Foundation
816.472.9072
www.mbch.org
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Rev. Joe Nogalski
SW Regional Rep
MBCH Foundation
816-317-4430
www.mbch.org
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The Missouri Baptist Homes
Spencer Hutson – Church Relations Specialist
PO Box 390, Jefferson City, MO 65102-9610
Phone: 573-556-0338
https://bhhm.org/
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GuideStone wants to help you in any way we can, so we encourage you to take advantage of the following financial planning resources at no cost to you. Here are some websites to assist you and your church:
VISIT GuideStone.org/MinisterialResources to get your digital Compensation Planning Guide and access minister-specific videos, articles and resources.
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New!! FREE Ministry Resource:
MinistryBag.com is an app that has tools
for just about any age to use in ministry.
Check it out . . . .
| | ATTENTION - ALL YOUTH MINISTRY LEADERS!!! SEE ABOUT YM360 | | SMALL GROUPS MIDWEEK STUDIES DNOW/RETREATS BOOKS GAMES CAMPS/CONFERENCES PARENT MINISTRY RESOURCES YOUTH PASTOR TRAINING SCREEN SMARTS VIDEOS & MEDIA | | |
The Missouri Baptist Children's Home presents:
Stewards of Children® is a prevention training that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program is designed for organizations that serve youth and for individuals concerned about the safety of children. It is the only nationally distributed, evidence-informed program proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes, and change child protective behaviors.
Dawn Hensley, MBCH Trainer: Dawn.Hensley@mbch.org
The Missouri Baptist Convention has compiled a number of
resources through the SBC, MBCH, Ministry Safe, Choice
Screening, and others to help educate and equip your
church's leadership to prevent and/or appropriately handle
abuse within your church. There are also resources that can
help your church develop security plans, review your church
bylaws, etc. These resources are all available at:
https://mobaptist.org/church-benefits/church-protection/. If
you need assistance accessing any of these resources, please
reach out to our office and will help you in any way that we
can.
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MBC's Women in Ministry and Especially,
Support for Minister's Wives
We exist to equip and connect women in ministry and ministry wives by fostering spiritual growth, resilience, and Christ-centered leadership. Through biblical support, mentorship, and community, we aim to strengthen each woman’s unique calling and contribution to the body of Christ.
Cohorts, webinars, coaching and counseling, speakers available!
Resources Links: https://mbcwomen.org/
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News & UPDATES
The Latest From Midwestern
Keep up with our latest resources and opportunities in the
Midwestern Weekly newsletter.
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YOUR CHURCH DOESN'T HAVE TO DIE
God is moving, even in the most difficult places.
The Revitalize and Replant podcast equips pastors to take their churches from declining to thriving
by pointing them to a new future and a new hope.
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Three Resources from the
Resound Network / NAMB
1) The Facilitating Renewal Guide is super practical and really is a great resource for helping a struggling church.
2) See also a podcast audio recording entitled "Facilitating Renewal Audio File" (the podcasts take about 30 seconds to load)
3) Listen to second audio file "Fostering Churches Back to Health"
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ReFocus Church Health Check-Up
This free tool is to help churches across the country take account of where they are and the plan for where they want to be. It’s a brief assessment that will help churches clarify their best next step. https://resoundnetwork.com/church-health-check-up/
Send Network catalyzes church planters and churches to expand gospel reach.
Send Network is a partnership of people just like you— churches and church planters — planting churches everywhere for everyone throughout the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. We help church planters by offering practical resources, training, and ongoing support from experienced leaders, ensuring they are well-equipped to plant new churches and reach their communities with the gospel.
Whether your church plant supports you as a full-time leader or you’re involved in covocational part-time ministry, Send Network has tools to support you.
Interested churches may contact Resound Network at 800.736.6227 ext. 344 to see if ReFocus is a good fit for them.
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Our mission
Our mission is to equip local churches to mobilize lay ministry teams to help people hurting because of a major life crisis.
Our vision
*To see churches help hurting people heal through the use of GriefShare, DivorceCare, Single & Parenting, and DivorceCare for Kids.
*To see churches engage in effective outreach and grow numerically as they consistently offer GriefShare, DivorceCare, Single & Parenting, and DivorceCare for Kids to their communities.
*To see nonbelievers realize that apart from Christ, they will never experience complete healing from the pain of a major life crisis.
Find a Grief Share group in your area. The button below takes you to FBC Warrensburg, but there are others also.
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Church Planting Like a Missionary will equip church planters to faithfully engage their city, make disciples, and plant healthy churches. God wants to work in you so He can work through you, your leadership, and your church plant.
The course will help you to:
• Understand the importance of deeply engaging with a city
• Cast clear, compelling, and kingdom-focused vision
• Build a strong missional community
• Implement systems that sustain discipleship and growth
Brought to you by SEND NETWORK
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NETworkers TEC, Hannah Sims
Is your church, family, home school group, youth and/or
children's ministries ready to
teach Apologetics to your children?
To host a Live Training Presentation, contact: Hannah Sims
Email: networkerstec@gmail.com
Phone: 816-392-0094
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Providing members of the body of Christ with a
network of TRUTH tools to assist them in their
Biblical ministry to the next generation
Website: https://www.networkerstec.com/
NEW!! In this webinar series, "As the World Changes, Work Smarter", Hanna interviewed different homeschool graduates who shared unique opportunities God gave them during and after high school to use the talents God gave them.
Some shared about things they did to get through college faster, and cheaper, in order to get started quicker in what they wanted to do, and some shared other paths that they took to fulfill God's purpose for them.
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We are a high-energy rock band with a passion for ministry and student outreach. Blending powerful rock anthems with pop influences, we create original music that inspires, uplifts, and speaks to real-life struggles. Our mission goes beyond the stage—we travel to public schools across the U.S., using music to spark conversations about self-worth, mental health, and perseverance. We often host community outreach concerts for these students, where we share the Gospel and connect them with local churches. Through music and ministry, we’re reaching the next generation with hope, truth, and the love of Christ.
Website: https://www.nexteramusic.com/
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We wish to thank our churches for supporting the work of the WCBA and also at the Jim Short Ministry Resource Center.
Should you have a heart for volunteering, we have some opportunities for you to pray about. These are mostly temporary and random.
BUILDING & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE: assist with light maintenance both inside and outside of the Jim Short Center.
GENERAL CLERICAL WORK: (Office Angels) assist with data entry (Word), scanning and library work.
HOSTESSING: assist with registrations and serving at WCBA events.
TECHNOLOGY: assist with maintaining the WCBA website; assist with website design, and equipment purchases, trouble-shooting and general maintenance.
Contact: Sandra Silkwood, 660.747.3628 or email:
westcentralbaptistassociation@gmail.com
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WCBA Governing Documents and
"Three Circles" Strategy
Should you desire to serve in any of the "Circles,"
contact John Brittain, AMS, 410.570.9502
the Jim Short Ministry Resource Center
Phone: 660.747.3628
Email: westcentralbaptistassociation@gmail.com
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Do you consider yourself to be a born-again Christian?
Consider taking the 1 John Test.
Should you desire further dialog or have questions,
please contact the Jim Short Ministry Center
at 660.747.3628 or your local WCBA pastor.
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THANK YOU to all the CHURCHES who give to the WCBA throughout the year. It shows that you care about providing for the next generation. If you ever want an event at your church promoted, just send us the details.
Without your support, the WCBA would not be able to resource: Church Plants, Pastoral Support, Deacon Training, Ministers Fellowship, Ministry of Presence, Mission Groups, Church Camps, Office Angels, Pulpit Supply, State Fair Ministry, Church Wellness, Leadership Development, Missional Engagement Conferences; Training Events, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, VBS training and much, much more!
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