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YouthLead Conference scheduled for Sept. 19 at SBU

Designed to help youth ministers and key student leaders reach Generation Z, the 2026 YouthLead conference will be a day of training and fellowship on Southwest Baptist University's Bolivar campus. This conference will help youth ministers learn how to create leaders and will simultaneously equip current student leaders to serve more effectively. Warren Gasaway, the Generations Team Leader for the Arkansas Baptist Convention, will be the keynote speaker. 
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Midwestern Seminary’s Allen highlights growth, commitments, Spurgeon Library in report at SBC annual meeting

Midwestern Seminary President Jason K. Allen delivered his 14th report to messengers of the Southern Baptist Convention on June 10, highlighting the institution’s commitment to faithful stewardship, confessional fidelity, and service to Southern Baptist churches.
Missouri

School at Fellowship of Wildwood church celebrates 20 years

Living Water Academy (LWA) has a lot to celebrate this year. The school is celebrating 20 years of learning at LWA and the first seniors to graduate from the high school. LWA is housed at Fellowship of Wildwood.
Missouri

SBU confers 434 degrees conferred during May 8th commencement

Southwest Baptist University conferred 269 undergraduate and 165 graduate degrees during two ceremonies held at the Bolivar campus on Friday, May 8.
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Todd Chipman Releases 10 Questions About the Bible with Crossway

Midwestern Seminary celebrated the release of 10 Questions About the Bible: 30 Devotions for Kids, Teens, and Families, a new devotional resource by Todd Chipman, associate professor of biblical studies and dean of graduate studies at Midwestern Seminary. Published by Crossway, this release is part of the “10 Questions” series, which is designed to help young readers engage foundational Christian truths.
Missouri

Southwest Baptist University launches new doctoral degree in organizational leadership

Southwest Baptist University continues to expand its portfolio of academic programs, with a new Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership launching for the Fall 2026 semester.
Missouri

Hannibal-LaGrange awards founder’s scholarships to two incoming students

Hannibal-LaGrange University recently announced that it two incoming students have been awarded the prestigious Founder’s Scholarship, the highest academic award offered at HLGU. These students are Keegan Gudde of Plattsburg, Mo., and Ethan Briggs of Hannibal, Mo.
Missouri

MBU celebrates 609 graduates

Missouri Baptist University celebrated its 54th Commencement on May 5, 2026, at the Family Arena in St. Charles, Mo., conferring degrees to 609 graduates across undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs.
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Midwestern Seminary, Spurgeon College celebrate 79th commencement

Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College celebrated the graduation of 320 students during the 79th commencement ceremony on May 1, marking another occasion of God’s faithfulness to the institution.
Missouri

Trading sunscreen for service, MBCollegiate groups impact communities across globe during spring break

Usually, college students equate sunscreen and snorkeling with spring break, but many Missouri Baptist college students have a different focus. MBCollegiate groups on college campuses around the state sent students on spring break mission trips  in their communities, around the state, in neighboring states and even foreign countries.
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‘Trust in God, and work’: MBTS trustees celebrate God’s provision, enduring commitment to the church

Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College hosted its Spring Trustee Meeting on March 30–31, celebrating God’s continued faithfulness while advancing key initiatives to strengthen its mission of serving the Church by biblically educating God-called men and women to be and make disciples of Jesus Christ.
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Midwestern Seminary’s Spanish studies department strengthens churches in Puerto Rico

Arnaldo Achucarro, director and assistant dean of Spanish studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, travelled to Puerto Rico from late February to early March. His goal was to strengthen church partnerships through the For the Church Conference Puerto Rico, teaching in residential cohort classes, sharing at the Annual Meeting of the Baptist Convention of Puerto Rico, and preaching at Iglesia Bautista Sin Paredes.

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