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SBU confers 631 diplomas during C. Pat Taylor’s final commencement as president

“I always enjoy the chant of ‘C.Pat!’” Dr. C. Pat Taylor, retiring president of SBU, said. “It’s been a great 22 years and I cannot think of a better group to graduate with, so I’m happy to be graduating with the 2018 class.”

Hannibal-LaGrange celebrates 254 graduates

HANNIBAL – Beautiful weather reflected the bright spirits of 254 graduates as they walked across the stage in ceremonial regalia to shake the hand of Hannibal-LaGrange University President Anthony Allen and receive their diplomas on Saturday, May 5.

Mo. Baptist Foundation assists churches, institutions with loans for equipment, building programs

The Missouri Baptist Foundation board of trustees received reports, April 27, about the new service initiated by Foundation President Neil Franks to offer church building and equipment loans, and Foundation COO Shelly Vaughn was recognized for 20 years of service.

North Carolina’s Gaylon Moss to lead Mo. DR

Gaylon Moss, Disaster Relief director for North Carolina Baptist Men, moves to Missouri this summer to take leadership of the state’s DR efforts, according to a May 22nd announcement from the Missouri Baptist Convention.

WMU Missions Celebration inspires ‘Unshakable Pursuit’ of Christ

An 'Unshakable Pursuit' to know Christ more, show His love unconditionally, and make disciples who make disciples will be the theme unpacked during two days of general sessions, conferences and missions experiences during Woman's Missionary Union's Missions Celebration and Annual Meeting, June 10–11.

Committee on Resolutions named for 2018 SBC

Southern Baptist Convention President Steve Gaines has named members of the Committee on Resolutions for the June 12-13 SBC annual meeting in Dallas. Jason Duesing of Missouri was named as the committee's chairman by Gaines.

Crossover to showcase Harvest America outreach

A year after nearly 3,000 people came to faith in Christ during Crossover efforts in Phoenix, Southern Baptists once again are partnering with Harvest America for an evangelistic crusade in Dallas this June.

SBU archaeology exhibit ‘illuminates’ Scripture

“Again and again, archaeology turns up evidence that says, ‘Yes. You can trust the Bible,’” SBU Professor Bing Bayer told The Pathway. To those who still dispute some facts in the Bible, he replies, “Wait and See.”

SBU trustees approve fundraising campaign

SBU President C. Pat Taylor expressed appreciation to SBU trustees during his final board meeting with them before retiring this fall. “Keep the main thing the main thing. Christ-centeredness. That’s the main thing. That’s what makes us different than everyone else.”

Prez nominee, J.D. Greear: ‘The basis of our unity has always been the Gospel’

North Carolina pastor J.D. Greear, one of two candidates to be nominated for Southern Baptist Convention president in June, responded to five questions from Baptist Press and Baptist state editors.

Yeats to be re-nominated as recording secretary

Missouri Baptist Convention executive director John L. Yeats will be nominated for a 22nd term as the Southern Baptist Convention’s recording secretary, Texas pastor Bart Barber announced April 23.

Faith initiative marks Day of Prayer

"We need a massive prayer movement that will lead us back to God and bring healing to our land," former SBC president Ronnie Floyd has said of the event. "That is my great hope for this date set apart for prayer and national repentance."

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