Missouri Baptist Apologetics Network

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The Missouri Baptist Apologetics Network is a group of church leaders committed to the defense of the Christian faith and called to equip believers to more effectively share their faith.

Our Vision

Our vision is to equip every Missouri Baptist to defend the Christian faith with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15-16).

Our Mission

We are MBC-approved Christian apologists who equip others to defend the faith by speaking and providing resources that enable Missouri Baptists to become bolder and more effective in sharing Christ with others.


MBC Network Apologists

These Missouri Baptist leaders are available for training events, conferences, and other speaking engagements. Their listings are in alphabetical order. Click on their photographs to learn more about their ministries, or to contact them.

Dustin Burdin
Webb City, MO
Bruce Clark
South Greater St. Louis
Dr. Jeanie Crain
St. Joseph, MO
Dennis Jackson
Independence, MO
Julie Loos
Ballwin, MO
Rob Phillips
Jefferson City, MO
Jim Schurke
Springfield, MO
Hanna Sims
Kansas City, MO
David Stamps
Wildwood, MO
Dr. John Vaughan
Springfield, MO
Daniel Weyand
Bonne Terre, MO
Colten Wright
Linn Creek, MO
Gabriel Zelaya
Excelsior Springs, MO

Affiliate Members

Affiliate members have moved out of Missouri but continue to be active members of Southern Baptist churches affiliated with their state convention. They also continue to be active in MBAN activities and are available as resources for Missouri Baptist churches.

Trent Blake
Clayton, GA

Associate Members

Associate members are active members of like-minded, non-MBC affiliated churches in Missouri. These members have historical ties to MBC-affiliated churches, and their beliefs align with The Baptist Faith & Message 2000. They may be counted on to serve Missouri Baptist churches in their defense of the Christian faith. Associate members serve as non-voting MBAN members.

Ed Croteau
Greenwood, MO