Ep. 15 - Missouri Baptist Life with Dr. Wesley Vance

In this conversation, Dr. Wesley Vance joins Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt to discuss the Missouri Baptist Convention and related topics as he helps lead the MBC in his first year as president. He shares his journey from being a business owner to answering a call to ministry, detailing his experiences in church planting and his current role at Crossway Baptist Church. They also dive into the importance of Christian education, the cooperative program among Southern Baptists, and the role of higher education in shaping culture and community. They discussion emphasizes the need for local churches to take responsibility for evangelism and the integration of faith in education. Additionally, they addresses the ongoing conversation about gender roles within the church and the necessity of clear communication on these issues.