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...]
MBC evangelist: ‘No greater thrill’ than seeing people come to Christ
JEFFERSON CITY – When God took hold of Michael Quinn’s heart, becoming a revival evangelist didn’t factor into Quinn’s plans. He remembers “the call to preach was harder to answer than the call of Christ.” “The thought of preaching terrified me. I never wanted to be a public speaker. However, the Lord would not leave me alone. He kept putting that desire in my heart.” Today, Quinn serves as staff evangelist at Concord Baptist Church in Jefferson City and, besides serving at the church, … [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...]
Unionville church initiative challenges men to press forward in faith, without retreating
UNIONVILLE – The Putnam County Middle School was the site of a “men’s initiative” held in late February. Organizer Tom Rowland said, “Men have been retreating for far too long, so we decided to call it a men’s initiative instead.” So on a Friday night the area men and boys gathered to eat some barbecue and talk about what it means to be a godly and responsible man. Door prizes were donated, the chief one being a .22 caliber lever action rifle from the Henry Repeating Arms Company. They … [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...]
Night to Shine: Kansas City churches host special needs prom
Event draws 1,000-plus guests, families KANSAS CITY – Union Station was jammed packed, Feb. 10, and it wasn’t a Super Bowl Pre-Party. It was Night to Shine, a “prom night experience” for people with special needs founded by the Tim Tebow Foundation, and in Kansas City hosted by Summit Point Church, here, and Pastor Charles Beeghley. Summit Point partnered with other local churches for the night of dancing, dresses and red carpet treatment. They served nearly 1,000 guests with special … [Read more...]
MBCH President Russell Martin announces intention to retire in June 2024
MBCH board prepares transitional timeline and will soon search for successor BRIDGETON, Mo. (MBCH) – Russell Martin has announced his intention to retire from the role of President and Treasurer of the Missouri Baptist Children's Home (MBCH), effective mid-year 2024. Martin will provide continued leadership and support throughout a time of transition until his retirement. Andy Helton, currently serving as Vice President, will assume the role of Executive Vice President and … [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...]
Love for God, students, outdoors converge in ministry of MBC campus missionary
JOPLIN – Jon Smith’s favorite place to be is outside. From hunting and camping to kayaking and white-water rafting, he’s addicted to the outdoors. As a Missouri campus missionary planted far from snowy peaks, rushing rivers, and salty waves, being an outdoorsman is part of who he is, yet for many years, it felt incompatible with where he was. In the past few years, God has given him a platform to minister out of who he is—and being an outdoorsman is a part of himself he can’t escape, no … [Read more...]
Individuals can now invest in cash fund, Missouri Baptist Foundation announces
JEFFERSON CITY (MBF) – The Missouri Baptist Foundation (MBF) has announced that individuals may now invest in the MBF cash fund. "Many times, after placing an ad in The Pathway promoting our church and ministry cash fund rate, we received calls from individual Missouri Baptists interested in investing themselves,” Neil Franks, MBF president, said. “I never liked saying no, and today, I am so excited to announce that I can say, ‘Yes!’ "Our mission remains the same,” Franks added, “to … [Read more...]
Super Summer 2023 to build up students with ‘Truth’
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention’s 2023 sessions of Super Summer will equip students to stand firmly on God’s truth in a relativistic culture filled with false worldviews. “You do not have to look far to see that our world is attacking the very idea of truth,” said Dan Gibson, Next Generation Strategist for the Missouri Baptist Convention. “Teens today are bombarded with ideologies that would have been unimaginable even a generation ago. Students are constantly inundated … [Read more...]
HLGU gets $100,000 gift prior to Day of Giving
HANNIBAL – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) received a $100,000 challenge gift from an anonymous donor as HLGU was preparing for its Day of Giving Efforts. The Day of Giving will run for the 24-hour period between noon on April 20 and noon on April 21, 2023. HLGU has set a goal of 250 new gifts to the University in this 24-hour timeframe. Gifts received as a part of the Day of Giving may be designated toward HLGU student scholarships, Friends of the Arts (HLGU’s fine arts giving club), … [Read more...]
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