JEFFERSON CITY – The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering supports 24 ministries in Missouri. This year’s theme is taken from 2 Corinthians 8:5: “They gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us by God’s will.” Following are two short stories about how the gifts of Missouri Baptists support missions projects throughout the Show Me State. Caring for the abused, neglected Missouri faces a foster-care crisis. No one knows this better than Ramona Conrad-Cooper, who leads … [Read more...]
Tickets on sale for HLGU banquet featuring Ken Bevel
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Tickets are now on sale for Hannibal-LaGrange University’s 80th Annual Booster Banquet which will feature pastor, actor, and Marine Ken Bevel as the keynote speaker. The banquet will be held Friday, Nov. 19, at 7 pm. Tickets may be ordered online at hlg.edu/boosterbanquet, or by calling 573.629.3124. The Booster Banquet is sponsored by HNB Bank. Ken Bevel is a native of Jacksonville, FL. After 20 years of active service in the United States Marine Corps, Ken retired … [Read more...]
SBU trustees vote to dismiss court proceeding
BOLIVAR – Eddie Bumpers, chairman for the board of trustees at Southwest Baptist University (SBU) and pastor at Crossway Baptist Church, Springfield, released the following statement after an Aug. 25th special session of the SBU trustee board: Board Chair Portal Announcement 8-27-21 Heading: Update from the SBU Board of Trustees The SBU Board of Trustees met in a special session on Wednesday, Aug. 25, to continue conversations around information received from the Higher Learning … [Read more...]
Baptist Homes receives $1.4 million gift via MBF
JEFFERSON CITY – Baptist Homes and Healthcare Ministries received the final installment of a $1.4 million gift when its trustees met at the Baptist building here, Aug. 13. During their meeting, the board also took further steps in Baptist Homes expansion efforts and passed a resolution supporting the “For Family, For Life Campaign.” $1.4 million gift celebrated During their meeting, Baptist Homes trustees applauded with gratitude when a check for $384,000.18 – the final distribution of … [Read more...]
MBF sees $58 million growth in assets
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Foundation (MBF) has seen a $58 million growth in assets under management during the past four years, MBF trustees learned during their Aug. 13 meeting at the Baptist building here. This growth, from $127 million just four years ago to $185 million now, reflects a mixture of investment returns, new clients and existing clients entrusting more resources with the Foundation. "It has been a remarkable four years,” MBF President Neil Franks said. “As we … [Read more...]
MBU board hears enrollment report, approves faculty
ST. CHARLES (MBU) – Missouri Baptist University’s Board of Trustees received preliminary enrollment news, were greeted with several on-campus renovations and academic partnerships and approved three new faculty appointments at their regularly scheduled meeting on Aug. 26. The number of first-time students who attended class the first week of the fall 2021 semester is about three percent more compared to last year’s enrollment at the same time. In addition, the number of MBU students who … [Read more...]
Baptist Homes opens new campus in KC metro
INDEPENDENCE – The dream of having a Baptist Homes’ campus in the Kansas City metroplex has become a reality. Breaking from tradition, this campus was acquired and not built from the ground-up. The campus, formerly known as Truman Gardens and Independence Chateau, is located in the historic city of Independence and is located off a quiet street in a family-friendly community. While small, it has a charm all its own. One entire wing has been recently updated with new carpet, paint and … [Read more...]
SBU trustees elect Richard J. Melson, Ph.D., as 26th president
BOLIVAR (SBU) – Southwest Baptist University’s Board of Trustees unanimously elected Richard J. Melson, Ph.D., as the 26th president, effective Sept. 7. "Dr. Melson is a conservative evangelical Christian leader with experience in Christian higher education, pastoral ministry and executive leadership,” said Dr. Eddie Bumpers, chair of the SBU Board of Trustees. “He is deeply committed to providing a Christ-centered education and wholeheartedly aligns with SBU’s mission, … [Read more...]
SBU trustees to introduce 26th president on Aug. 20
BOLIVAR (SBU) — Southwest Baptist University’s Board of Trustees will introduce the University’s 26th president during a live event at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20, in Pike Auditorium of Mabee Chapel on the Bolivar campus. The public is welcome, and the event also will be livestreamed at sbuniv.info/presannounce. “The Lord has provided a leader who will bring innovation and creativity for positioning SBU to thrive,” said Dr. Eddie Bumpers, chairman of the SBU Board of Trustees. “Great days … [Read more...]
History professor to use Vision 2025 to show Baptists’ ‘cooperative venture’
HANNIBAL, Mo. (BP) – As a professor of Christian studies and religious history at Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU), Miles Mullin is always looking for ways to communicate the history and impact of Baptist work to the students in his charge. During the upcoming semester, one of Mullin’s tools for his Baptist history class will be Vision 2025, the strategic initiative adopted by messengers to the 2021 SBC Annual Meeting in Nashville earlier this summer. “As I’m teaching Baptist history … [Read more...]
SBU hosts kickoff event for new agriculture minor starting in 2022
BOLIVAR (SBU) – Recognizing that agriculture is a major economic driver in Missouri and particularly in southwest Missouri, Southwest Baptist University is adding a minor in agriculture, with classes starting in 2022. A kickoff event to introduce the new minor was held Thursday evening, July 29, on the Bolivar campus. “Missouri ranks second in the nation for number of farms, and Polk County is first in the state of Missouri in beef production,” said Interim President Dr. Brad Johnson. … [Read more...]
MMO supports rape survivors, healthcare ministry
JEFFERSON CITY – The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering supports 24 ministries in Missouri. This year’s theme is taken from 2 Corinthians 8:5: “They gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us by God’s will.” Following are two short stories about how the gifts of Missouri Baptists support missions projects throughout the Show Me State. A heart for rape survivors Missouri Baptist University students like Lindsey Peters have a heart for survivors of sexual assaults. … [Read more...]
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