KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Spurgeon College hosted a commissioning ceremony for their Fusion Cohorts on April 25, celebrating twelve missionary teams to Africa and high security locations throughout the Middle East and South Asia. Families and friends gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of cohort participants and commission them to serving overseas this summer. Since 2005, Fusion has existed to equip believers for a lifetime of Kingdom service by training students to make disciples … [Read more...]
Article XII of the BFM: Education
Following is another in a series of columns on The Baptist Faith & Message 2000. Article XII of The Baptist Faith & Message 2000 reads: “Christianity is the faith of enlightenment and intelligence. In Jesus Christ abide all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. All sound learning is, therefore, a part of our Christian heritage. The new birth opens all human faculties and creates a thirst for knowledge. Moreover, the cause of education in the Kingdom of Christ is co-ordinate with … [Read more...]
Oklahoma Baptist DR serving at OBU, other locations after tornadoes
SHAWNEE, Okla. (BP) — In the wake of severe tornado damage at Oklahoma Baptist University on the evening of April 19, Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) was already on the ground assessing damage and seeking to help by the following morning. “This is the most significant natural disaster in the history of OBU. That’s 113 years,” OBU President Heath Thomas told KOCO news in Oklahoma City. “I am very happy to report that we had no injuries and we had no casualties. … Looking at the … [Read more...]
Thomas Elliott, son-in-law of Roy Honeycutt, killed in bank shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) – A crisp spring morning turned deadly Monday morning (Apr. 10) when a gunman opened fire inside the Old National Bank in downtown Louisville. Four people were killed and multiple others were injured, including two police officers, before the Louisville Metro Police killed the gunman, according to LMPD. Police released the identity of the victims as: – Joshua Barrick, 40 – Thomas Elliot, 63 – Juliana Farmer, 45 – James Tutt, 64 Thomas Elliot was the … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary announces three new degrees, 14 new emphases
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary faculty approved curricular changes and added mentorship opportunities to its master’s program on March 30. The newly approved structure features double the number of available emphases, clear and attainable pathways to doctoral programs, and discipline-specific cohort offerings for Global Campus students. “I am grateful to be able to announce these new degrees and new emphases in our Master’s programs at Midwestern Seminary,” said President … [Read more...]
Lynwood Academy aims at ‘excellent academics with a biblical worldview’
CAPE GIRARDEAU – Lynwood Christian Academy (LCA) is a growing ministry of Lynwood Baptist Church. LCA is putting Deuteronomy 6 into action by teaching the Lord’s commands so that students in the first through eighth grades can keep them in the future. Benjamin Rhodes, head of school, identified the mission and the vision of the school. “We are partnering with families to train champions for Christ,” he said. “We have a Christian curriculum and we teach God’s Word with application so that … [Read more...]
HLGU trustees freeze tuition for 2024-25 academic year
HANNIBAL – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) trustees, during their March 10 meeting here, voted to freeze tuition for the 2024-25 school year. The tuition freeze impacts both current and incoming students. Trustees said the decision arose from a desire to continue attracting new students, while also offering an education that is cost-effective. “At Hannibal-LaGrange, we are committed to making higher education affordable,” HLGU President Robert J. Matz said. “Therefore, we have … [Read more...]
SBU theatre students to compete in Washington D.C.
BOLIVAR (SBU) – Kylie Yeast first performed on stage at age 6. Cast in her community theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol, Yeast began a journey that has come to define her calling. Now a senior at SBU, Yeast recently added winner of the prestigious Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship to her long list of credits. The competition, named after the iconic actress best-known for her role as Granny on “The Beverly Hillbillies,” was part of the regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre … [Read more...]
MBU’s Master of Social Work program fully accredited by Council on Social Work Education
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (MBU) – Missouri Baptist University’s online Master of Social Work program (MSW) has received full accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The accreditation by the nation’s sole accrediting body for social work programs is retroactive to the program’s launch in 2020 and is granted through Feb. 2031. From its inception, the MSW program was designed to meet the national standards set by CSWE. All MSW students in the U.S. must graduate from a … [Read more...]
HLGU student crowned national champion at shotgun competition
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) Freshman Austin Stoner gained a champion’s trophy for his division during a nationwide shooting competition here, March 13-19. During HLGU’s spring break, Stoner and other members of the HLGU shotgun team competed in the national championship competition for The National Collegiate Shooting Sports Athletic Association (NCSSAA). Stoner came home as Division IV national champion in trap doubles after winning a shoot-off with Adin … [Read more...]
SBU introduces new Master of Education/Literacy degree
BOLIVAR (SBU) – Southwest Baptist University (SBU) announces a new Master of Education/Literacy degree aimed at helping children's academic success. "We are excited to provide educators with the opportunity to improve their instructional literacy skills. Literacy is foundational in any student's learning process, and this degree will provide teachers with the opportunity to grow as a professional and apply for special reading certification in the state of Missouri if they choose,” said … [Read more...]
MBU to reduce tuition for Master of Science in Criminal Justice by 37 percent
ST. LOUIS (MBU) – Missouri Baptist University will offer a significantly reduced tuition for its fully online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program beginning next fall. The tuition rate for the program will be $455 per credit hour, which is approximately a 37% decrease from the current tuition of $718 per credit hour. The decision to reduce tuition is in response to the growing need for criminal justice professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), local … [Read more...]
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