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...]
Missouri’s oldest associational leader dies at 95
BUFFALO, Mo. (BP) – Russell Adams, associational missions strategist for the Dallas County Association of Southern Baptists died, Aug. 21. He was 95, and until earlier this month, he was still serving in his role leading the association. The association has 13 churches, many of them small. Adams helped Elkland Baptist Church with a Wednesday evening Bible study. At other churches, he filled in preaching as needed. “Russell was a great man of faith and prayer,” John Yeats, executive … [Read more...]
MBTS community mourns loss of student, spouse, friend
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (BP) – The Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College community is mourning the loss of Christin “Chrissy” Wallen, a friend to many on campus and wife of seminary student and employee Roy Wallen. Wallen early early Monday morning (Aug. 23) after being hospitalized a week prior due to complications related to COVID-19. “The Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College community is heartbroken this morning,” said MBTS President Jason Allen. “Roy, Christin, and their two sons … [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...]
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...]
Resolutions must be submitted before MBC annual meeting
MBC resolutions due by Aug. 26 BRANSON – Resolutions for this year’s MBC Annual Meeting must be submitted in writing to the Committee on Resolutions at least sixty 60 days prior to the first session of the annual meeting, which means the deadline of August 26 is fast approaching. The annual meeting is October 25-26 at the Branson Convention Center. Persons submitting resolutions must certify that they are messengers. The author of any resolution may address the Committee on Resolutions … [Read more...]
Transform Conference equips Sunday school, small group leaders
JEFFERSON CITY – The challenges COVID-19 have presented to Christian ministries over the last two years also have given church leaders a unique opportunity to rethink the way they make disciples. This includes ways to encourage and equip new and existing leaders. Sunday school and small group ministries continue to be one of the most strategic tools churches can employ to equip members for living life on mission. That’s why the Missouri Baptist Convention is convening the 2021 Transform … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptist pastors collaborate to release new Advent devotional
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist pastors Martin Winslow and Daniel Carr have uncovered a Christmas story embedded in Old Testament birth narratives that prefigure the Incarnation of Christ. Their collaborative work has resulted in a remarkably engaging Advent devotional book, The Seventh Birthday, released through High Street Press, the publishing arm of the Missouri Baptist Convention. Throughout Scripture we meet six unique women who aren’t able to conceive. The Bible depicts each of … [Read more...]
Resolutions must be submitted before MBC annual meeting
BRANSON – According to MBC bylaws, resolutions for the MBC Annual Meeting must be submitted in writing to the Committee on Resolutions at least 60 days prior to the first session of the annual meeting. The deadline is August 26. The annual meeting is October 25-26 at the Branson Convention Center. Persons submitting resolutions must certify that they are messengers. The author of any resolution may address the Committee on Resolutions during its deliberations. No person may submit more … [Read more...]
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