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...]
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...]
Missouri Missions Offering tops $950,000
JEFFERSON CITY – Receipts for the 2025 Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering (MMO) topped $950,000, as Missouri Baptists gave generously to state mission projects ranging from foster care to disaster relief. MMO receipts in 2025, which are disbursed in 2026, totaled $952,530, outpacing the goal of $800,000 and reaching the third-highest level since MMO was introduced in 1985. Last year’s record of $1,072,207 was aided by an estate gift of $136,000. Receipts in 2025 marked the 13th … [Read more...]
SBU expands radiography program to meet demand
BOLIVAR (SBU) – Southwest Baptist University is proud to announce a significant expansion and curriculum enhancements for its Associate of Science in Radiography (ASR) program. Designed to address the increasing need for skilled medical imaging professionals, the program is increasing its total student capacity and streamlining the path to graduation, all while maintaining its core mission of preparing servant leaders in healthcare. To better serve the community and aspiring healthcare … [Read more...]
HLGU Music Department Presents “Let All Creation Praise Him” Spring Choral Concert on May 1
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) invites the community to attend the HLGU Music Department’s Spring Choral Concert on Friday, May 1, at 7 p.m. in the Parker Theatre of the Roland Fine Arts Center. This year’s program, centered around the theme “Let All Creation Praise Him,” will feature inspiring performances by the HLGU Concert Choir and the HLGU Chamber Choir, both under the direction of Elaine Carty, Instructor of Music at HLGU. The concert will open with Let … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptist Historical Commission again offering scholarship for MBC schools
JEFFERSON CITY – Once again, the Missouri Baptist Historical Commission is offering scholarships for next year for student attending one of four Missouri Baptist Convention partner universities. The Historical Commission is offering a $1,000 scholarship to one student from each of these four institutions: Hannibal-LaGrange University, Missouri Baptist University, Southwest Baptist University, and the Spurgeon College at Midwestern Theological Baptist Seminary. The scholarship is matched by … [Read more...]
SBU announces first Artificial Intelligence (AI) degree
BOLIVAR (SBU) – To better prepare students aspiring to work within the data science field, Southwest Baptist University is excited to announce that its Bachelor of Science in Data Science degree has become the Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Degree. “This program focuses on real-world skills that are highly relevant today, empowering students to solve industry challenges with AI and data-driven solutions. Through internships and real-life case studies, … [Read more...]
HLGU legal settlement secures right of Christians to establish schools that reflect faith
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) announced, Feb. 6, the resolution of its federal lawsuit against the Department of Education. This landmark settlement protects the constitutional right of Baptists to establish and maintain schools that reflect their faith, doctrine and values, without being forced to abandon their commitments to provide affordable education. Under a prior administration, federal regulators applied a rule designed for for-profit colleges to Christian … [Read more...]
‘Keep fighting’: John O’Leary brings message of hope to HLGU Booster Night
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – For John O’Leary to be alive today took the encouragement and determination of many people—support he highlighted with humor and gratitude at Hannibal-LaGrange University’s annual Booster Night, Nov. 8. On January 17, 1987, at age nine, he saw kids he looked up to playing with gasoline and fire. "I thought ‘If they can do it, so can I,’” he told his audience at HLGU. Grabbing a match and a gas can, the young John O’Leary soon discovered he couldn’t have been more … [Read more...]
SBU expanding eSports, adding competitive pickleball
BOLIVAR (SBU) – Southwest Baptist University is growing its collection of competitive club sports, offering new opportunities in eSports and pickleball for students to vie for accolades and championships against students from other colleges and universities. Beginning in Fall 2026, SBU will introduce the following: eSports – The roster of the current team will be expanded to more than 20 students, with scholarships available and more game entries added. Pickleball – This … [Read more...]
SBU welcomes more than 1,000 new students this fall
Southwest Baptist University’s enrollment momentum has continued with the Fall 2025 semester. For the second consecutive year, SBU has an increase in total fall enrollment, thanks in part to the fourth straight year of growth in the incoming freshman class on the Bolivar campus. The university also saw gains in its Springfield-based Mercy College of Health Professions programs, as well as an increase in the incoming class for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. In total, SBU … [Read more...]
HLGU announces 2025 Booster Night speaker: John O’Leary
HANNIBAL, Mo. (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) is thrilled to announce that nationally renowned inspirational speaker, bestselling author, and soon-to-be feature film subject John O’Leary will headline the 2025 Booster Night on Saturday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Roland Fine Arts Center. Booster Night 2025 is presented by HNB Bank. General admission tickets sell for $40 and will go on sale Monday, September 8, 2025. In addition, a limited number of Executive Tickets will … [Read more...]
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