BOLIVAR – 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. The university has offered a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership since 2012, and it has been a critical program for Southwest Missouri and beyond for training administrators and other leaders in the field of education. The new degree will broaden the scope of SBU's Christ-centered … [Read more...]
Hannibal-LaGrange awards founder’s scholarships to two incoming students
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – 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. The Founder’s Scholarship is a full tuition award that recognizes outstanding academic achievement, proven leadership, and a commitment to excellence. Gudde is the son of Caleb and Jayme Gudde and the … [Read more...]
MBU celebrates 609 graduates
ST. CHARLES (MBU) – 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. St. Louis media personality and former Special Lecturer for Broadcast Media Tim Ezell delivered the commencement address, offering encouragement to graduates as they step into their next chapters. His remarks emphasized resilience, faith and choosing to live a … [Read more...]
Missouri’s Don Currence to be nominated again as Registration Secretary
WESTWEGO, La. (BP) – Jay Adkins, pastor of First Baptist Church in Westwego, La., has announced his intention to nominate Don Currence at the upcoming Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting to serve another term as SBC registration secretary. In comments to Baptist Press, Adkins underlined the experience brought by his fellow New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary alum. “Serving as the administrative pastor of First Baptist Church of Ozark, Mo., since 1993, Don is used to staying … [Read more...]
Letter: Baptist Homes’ leadership connected to fatal hunting accident
JEFFERSON CITY – The Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries (BHHM) released a letter this morning (May 4), detailing the connection of its leadership to the April 16th hunting accident that resulted in the death of Missouri Baptist Children's Home (MBCH) President Juston Gates. The complete letter, written by Ronald Mackey with approval from the BHHM board of trustees, can be read below. (The PDF of the original letter can be accessed here.) May 4, 2026 Dear Friends, It … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptists foster special needs ministries, as SBC task force prepares report for this summer
KIRKSVILLE – A task force appointed by Southern Baptist messengers last year is prepared to give a report at this summer’s annual meeting in Orlando, urging more special needs ministries be established. They are trying to identify ways SBC entities and state conventions can assist churches to reach more people with disabilities. Several Baptist churches in Missouri have classes and ministries for individuals with special needs. Most are geared for adults and sometimes teens. And often … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptists prepare for FIFA World Cup outreach in Kansas City
RELATED—ReHope to help trafficking survivors during World Cup: Read more here. KANSAS CITY – The world is coming to Kansas City this summer for the largest sporting event on the planet. As many as one million additional visitors from around the globe may flood into the city for the FIFA World Cup in June and July, and Missouri Baptists are preparing to share the love of Jesus with them. The World Cup is soccer’s premier competition, involving “dream teams” of the best players from each … [Read more...]
Celebration of Life service announced for MBCH’s Juston Gates
BRIDGETON, Mo. (April 28, 2026) — The Gates family has announced the Celebration of Life Service for Missouri Baptist Children's Home President Dr. Juston Gates. The service will be held to honor his life, legacy, and ministry. Gates passed away following a hunting accident in Oklahoma, April 16. (Read more here.) Details for the Celebration of Life service are as follows: Saturday, May 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Nashville Roadhouse Theater 3069 Shepherd of the Hills Expy Branson, MO … [Read more...]
Annual Generosity Report highlights Missouri Baptist investment in missions
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptists gave nearly $22.9 million to mission causes last year, according to the 2025 Missouri Baptist Generosity Report, which is being mailed this month to more than 1,700 MBC-affiliated churches across the state. The report highlights many ways Missouri Baptists invest in missions across the state and around the world. It reviews giving through the Cooperative Program (CP), Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering (MMO), Lottie Moon Offering for … [Read more...]
MBCH mourns passing of president, Juston Gates
EDITOR'S NOTE: Story updated on April 24 & April 29. BRIDGETON, Mo. — The Missouri Baptist Children's Home (MBCH) announced on April 23 that its president, Juston Gates, passed away during the previous night due to injuries from a hunting accident that occurred a week ago. According to news outlets, Gates was injured during a turkey hunt near Mangum, in Southwest Oklahoma, when he was accidentally shot by one of his hunting companions, April 16. He was transported by air to OU … [Read more...]
Ministry at Elm Spring Baptist Church shows how new MBF loan program puts Kingdom first
KINGSVILLE (MBF) – When Elm Spring Baptist Church in Kingsville was finally within reach of completing its new sanctuary, church leaders found themselves at a familiar crossroads. The project had been years in the making, built on prayer, planning, and the collective faith of a congregation with a vision. But finishing well required the right financial partner. Local banks made loan offers, and the numbers were reasonable; yet for Elm Spring's leadership, this decision carried more weight … [Read more...]
Trading sunscreen for service, MBCollegiate groups impact communities across globe during spring break
JEFFERSON CITY – 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. Jerome Stockert, MBCollegiate director, said these spring break missions are learning opportunities. “These missions help students … [Read more...]
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