NEW LONDON – Baptist Secretaries & Administrative Assistants of Missouri (BSAAM) will hold their annual meeting on September 19-20, 2022 at First Baptist Church, Lake St. Louis. The event begins with registration at 8:30 am on Monday and closes at 3:30 pm on Tuesday. “This meeting is an opportunity for secretaries and administrative assistants to come together for a time of professional development, worship, and fellowship,” says Mary Ann Allen, president. “We will have conferences for … [Read more...]
SCOTUS leak raises hope of Missouri abortion ban
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article includes reporting from Baptist Press contributing writer Tom Strode and Pathway associate editor Benjamin Hawkins. JEFFERSON CITY – If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns its 1973 Roe v. Wade decision within the next two months, the practice of abortion will be illegal within the state of Missouri, except in the case of medical emergencies. Many pro-life advocates in Missouri expressed renewed hope for this outcome after hearing news of a leaked draft opinion … [Read more...]
HLGU to remain open this fall
HANNIBAL – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) Transitional President Rodney Harrison told faculty, staff and students, May 2, that the university will remain open for the fall 2022 semester. Gifts have also poured into the university from its supporters, he said. Only eight weeks after fiscal exigency measures were enacted at HLGU, gifts from local churches and individuals have surpassed $1 million, including a record $227,815 from HLGU’s 2022 Day of Giving. Harrison’s announcement came … [Read more...]
Barna Study: What do self-described Christian Parents in America Actually Believe?
GLENDALE, Ariz. (Cultural Research Center) – Data released recently from the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University revealed not only that America’s preteens are confused by the contradiction between their parents’ actions/lifestyles and their self-identified Christian beliefs, but a staggering disparity between the number of parents who claim to be Christian (67%) and those who actually possess a biblical worldview (2%). So, what do the parents of America’s preteens … [Read more...]
HLGU to hold Scarlet and Blue Auction, May 20
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) will hold the Scarlet and Blue Auction on Friday, May 20, in the Roland Fine Arts Center. Doors for the event will open at 5:30 pm when a silent auction will begin. At 7 pm, the silent auction will end and the live auction will begin. Heavy appetizers will be served. Admission for the event is $10 per person. Tickets can be purchased in advance at hlguscarletandblueauction.eventbrite.com. Tickets are also available for purchase in … [Read more...]
SBU’s Paxton earns highest honor in Pi Kappa Delta National Tournament
BOLIVAR (SBU) — Southwest Baptist University Speaking Bearcat senior Jessica Paxton received the All-American Award at the 2022 Pi Kappa Delta National Comprehensive Tournament on March 7-13 in Orlando. Only 10 students from across the nation received the All-American Award, taking into account students’ grades, citizenship, competition record and team contributions when selecting award recipients. The award is the highest honor given at the PKD National Tournament. “This year’s … [Read more...]
Parker joins Baptist Homes as new VP of Workforce Excellence
Duties will focus on employees, compliance, clinical quality, and certification JEFFERSON CITY (BHHM) – Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries (BHHM) has hired Brandy Parker as Vice President for Workforce Excellence. This is the latest in moves that see BHHM growing in scope, influence, and mission as it strives to make Christlike ministry the standard of care for the aging across Missouri. In this role, Parker will have four main areas of responsibility: employees and talent, … [Read more...]
2022 HLGU Phonathon approaches
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) alumni and friends will soon be receiving phone calls from current HLGU students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends. The 2022 HLGU Phonathon will be taking place on select nights between April 11 and April 21 from the institutional advancement office on the 4th floor of the Burt Administration building. Calling will take place between 5:30 and 7:30 pm on April 11-14 and 18-21. Callers will be reaching out to both HLGU alumni and … [Read more...]
Kimbrough writes book about what the church was designed to be
BOLIVAR, Mo. – The desire to know and share about what the church is supposed to be was the inspiration for Southwest Baptist University Matt Kimbrough’s book: “Reclaiming the Church Family: A Solution to the Corporate-Church Crisis.” “During my time in vocational ministry, over a decade, I never found a source that really helped me think through, biblically speaking, what God designed the church to be: How do we relate to one another? Why do we really exist?” said Kimbrough, assistant … [Read more...]
MBU’s MSW program to be offered fully online beginning this fall
SAINT LOUIS (MBU) – Beginning this fall, Missouri Baptist University (MBU) will offer its Master of Social Work (MSW) program fully online. MBU launched the MSW program in August of 2020, providing students a degree no other Christian institution in the area offers. The MSW program was designed so full-time students can complete the program in two years, while students completing the program part-time can do so within three years. Shifting to a fully online modality provides greater … [Read more...]
Series on Baptist Faith & Message coming to Pathway, April 26
JEFFERSON CITY – A series of articles outlining the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 is coming to The Pathway, beginning with the April 26 print edition. The series is designed to help Missouri Baptists better understand and teach this historic Southern Baptist confession of faith. During the 2021 MBC Annual Meeting in Branson, messengers affirmed a resolution encouraging all Missouri Baptist pastors “to consistently provide instruction to their congregations on the content of the Baptist … [Read more...]
New study: Young evangelicals use Christian media in various forms
EXPORT, Penn. (Christian Newswire) – Newly released research shows the vast majority of evangelical Protestants in the US access "specifically Christian" content through various media forms. However, evangelical use of individual media types is fragmented. The findings are detailed in Media Matters: Evangelicals and Media. The study of over 1,000 American evangelical Protestants was released today by Infinity Concepts and Grey Matter Research. Evangelicals were asked to distinguish … [Read more...]
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