LEWISTOWN – National WMU has selected three outstanding young women to this year’s National Acteens Panel, including one Missourian: namely, Kayla Moore of First Baptist Church of Lewistown. As a member of Acteens for the past six years, Moore, a high school senior, has helped lead her Acteens group, Vacation Bible School, Girls in Action retreats, coed events, her youth group and during mission trips. In summer of 2019, Moore went on a mission trip to Uganda with her Acteens leader … [Read more...]
HLGU trustees approve fundraising campaign, work with Baptist Homes
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University's (HLGU) Board of Trustees gave their approval, March 12, for the school to enter into one phase of a multi-million-dollar campaign to raise funds for implementing the school’s strategic plan. As directed by HLGU’s strategic plan, funds raised in the campaign will contribute to the university’s growth in a variety of areas, from endowments and facilities to new programming and scholarships, Ray Carty, vice president for institutional … [Read more...]
SBU announces presidential search timeline
BOLIVAR (SBU) – Working in conjunction with executive search firm CarterBaldwin, Southwest Baptist University's Presidential Search Committee has established the following timeline for the presidential search: • Spring 2021 — CarterBaldwin is vigorously recruiting and identifying candidates for the position. • Summer 2021 — The Presidential Search Committee and CarterBaldwin will complete a systematic process of candidate vetting, interviewing, background checks, and references, with … [Read more...]
Yeats to speak at Midwest March For Life
JEFFERSON CITY – One of the nation’s largest pro-life events of the year will be held April 14 at the State Capitol, and among its featured speakers will be Missouri Baptist Convention Executive Director John Yeats. The Midwest March For Life will begin with a prayer walk at 8 a.m. on the south lawn of the State Capitol. The prayer walk will include assignments and prayer cards to ensure that prayers are offered in behalf of every lawmaker and staff member in the Capitol. A pre-rally … [Read more...]
SBU’s Board of Trustees selects search firm for presidential search
BOLIVAR (SBU) – Executive search firm CarterBaldwin will assist the Southwest Baptist University Board of Trustees with the search and selection process for the University’s 26th President. “CarterBaldwin is ranked among the Top 40 executive search firms in the United States and has been recognized on multiple occasions as one of the country’s best recruiting firms,” said the Rev. David Brown, chair of the SBU Presidential Search Committee. “They specialize in academic and educational … [Read more...]
Rep. Hartzler: Equality Act diminishes rights of women, authority of parents
WASHINGTON – The Equality Act (H.R. 5) diminishes women’s rights and wellbeing, the safety of children and the authority of parents, according to U.S. Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.). “On occasion, Congressional leaders will purposely misname a piece of legislation to disguise its true intention. The Equality Act is the epitome of this misrepresentation,” Hartzler said following passage of the bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, Feb. 25. “This legislation is an affront on … [Read more...]
SBU’s Overly receives MBCH scholarship, funded by the Mo. Baptist Foundation
BOLIVAR (SBU) – Southwest Baptist University senior Briana Overly is the first recipient of a $5,000 scholarship representing a partnership among three Missouri Baptist entities. The Missouri Baptist Children’s Home Scholarship is funded by the Missouri Baptist Foundation and awarded annually to a social work major at SBU. “We are delighted to partner with the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home and the Missouri Baptist Foundation to support many of the most vulnerable in our … [Read more...]
MBC Touchpoints: How Missouri Baptist churches stay connected
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptists are a diverse group of half a million followers of Jesus, who worship and serve in more than 1,700 independent churches across the state. These churches cooperate voluntarily to transform lives and communities with the gospel. They network, share finances, and volunteer resources through associations, the Missouri Baptist Convention, and the Southern Baptist Convention. But in the midst of this dizzying array of kingdom work, how do Missouri Baptists … [Read more...]
Windermere closes for March, April as camp looks to future
ROACH – Straightway Holdings Inc. (SHI), a subsidiary of the Missouri Baptist Foundation (MBF) and owner of the Windermere Baptist Conference Center since 2019, announced today (March 1) that Windermere will be closed during March and April as it looks to the campground’s future – a future that may include the eventual sale of the campground. The announcement came after SHI received notice from the lessee/camp operator, Arukah Cove, Inc. (ACI), that it would cease operations at the … [Read more...]
Senate bill offers highest legal protection for churches against COVID-19 lawsuits
JEFFERSON CITY – A bill in the Missouri General Assembly that would provide the highest legal protection for Missouri churches against frivolous, COVID-related lawsuits is working its way toward possible passage. Senate Bill 51 (SB 51) will raise the standard in which churches can be sued to one of “intentionality,” a much higher standard than “recklessness” or “negligence,” which were in earlier versions. “The rule without SB 51 is that you might lose if you ‘mistakenly’ fail to … [Read more...]
Lake of the Ozarks DOM nets gubernatorial appointment
JEFFERSON CITY – Timothy Faber of Laurie, director of missions for the Lake of the Ozarks Baptist Association, has been appointed to the Missouri Commission on Human Rights by Gov. Mike Parson. Faber, who serves as chairman of the Missouri Baptist Convention’s Christian Life Commission, has served churches in Warsaw, Kidder, and Boonville. He has participated in short term ministry projects in Canada, Belarus, and several states. He is a past member of the City of Kidder City … [Read more...]
Johnson assumes Interim President role at SBU
BOLIVAR (SBU) — Southwest Baptist University’s Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Brad Johnson as interim president during a Feb. 16 board meeting as the board begins its search for the University’s 26th president. Johnson has served as acting president since Nov. 21. “Dr. Johnson is highly qualified and greatly respected by the faculty and staff,” said Dr. Eddie Bumpers, SBU Board of Trustees chair. “I believe that the stability he brings to the role is of utmost importance. The … [Read more...]
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