ST. LOUIS (MBU) – Missouri Baptist University is launching a master of public health program, set to roll out Fall 2025. The fully online program will prepare students for careers in the public health profession, including the fields of global health, environmental health, epidemiology, biostatistics and community health. A master of public health degree provides students with the skills to track the spread of disease and health risks, identify health disparities, promote health access and … [Read more...]
God glorified through Kansas City college student’s salvation, baptism
KANSAS CITY (MBCollegiate) – On July 14, Safi Veronique stood before the congregation at Grace Point Baptist Church in Kansas City, powerfully sharing her testimony live before following Jesus in obedience through baptism. Safi’s story illustrates the profound way God works through a variety of people and means to draw hearts to repentance and belief in Him. We first got to know Safi when she attended a monthly Collegiate Impact dinner at our house. At the time, she was a student at Avila … [Read more...]
Hannibal-LaGrange University honors Bill & Wendy Craigmiles, Marilyn Craigmiles Thomas with the Outstanding Service Award
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Service Award, honoring Bill and Wendy Craigmiles, along with Marilyn Craigmiles Thomas, for their exceptional dedication to the university and their lifelong commitment to serving their communities. The Outstanding Service Award is presented to those who have made significant contributions to their communities and provided outstanding service to the institution. This year’s … [Read more...]
New Master of Science in Applied Exercise Physiology and Human Performance launches at Missouri Baptist University
ST. LOUIS (MBU) – Missouri Baptist University (MBU) is establishing a master of science in applied exercise physiology and human performance, set to begin Fall 2025. The program, designated as a STEM related degree by the Department of Education, will prepare students for a professional career in the strength and conditioning industry. Students will have opportunities to work hands-on with collegiate athletes, developing high-level skills in research application, strength training, … [Read more...]
SBU’s annual festival of Christmas set for Dec. 8
BOLIVAR, Mo. (SBU) – The 44th annual Festival of Christmas, presented by Southwest Baptist University and Community Outreach Ministries, will take place at 6 p.m., Sunday, December 8, in Pike Auditorium on SBU’s Bolivar campus. Bolivar area residents are invited to celebrate the Christmas season at this free holiday program, which brings together area churches of Bolivar for a spectacular Christmas celebration each year. "The Festival of Christmas is a highlight of the Advent season,” … [Read more...]
First-Person: ‘No better way to spend a summer’ than with Missouri DR
EDITOR'S NOTE: College student Michelle Ryan has served for a few years as a collegiate intern with Missouri Disaster Relief (MODR). JEFFERSON CITY (MODR) – With the devastating scale of this year’s hurricane destruction filling the news, human efforts to help can feel futile. That feeling of despair and the inability to do something eventually gives way to a much more tolerable feeling of apathy, which I believe characterizes the attitudes of many college students like me. After all, … [Read more...]
Accreditor confirms HLGU turnaround, removes university from probation
HLGU praised for improvements in financial stability, enrollment growth, budget management HANNIBAL, Mo. (HLGU) – The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) announced earlier this month that Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) has been removed from probation. HLGU leaders see the decision as marking a new era of strength, stability and growth for the institution. And they believe this positive development underscores the HLGU's commitment to ensuring a strong future for its students and … [Read more...]
Sixteen students find faith through MBCollegiate
KIRKSVILLE – In the first six weeks of the semester, 16 college students connected to MBCollegiate ministries put their trust in Christ for the first time. Greg Xander from the Truman State BSU reports two stories of two international students who joined the family of God in the last month. One student comes from an Eastern European country and grew up in a Muslim world. Xander says, “We have gotten to know him over the past two years since he went on our spring break trip. During these … [Read more...]
SBU trustees approve new programs, indicators for strategic plan
BOLIVAR (SBU) – Southwest Baptist University’s (SBU) board of trustees held their semiannual meeting, Oct. 22, on SBU’s campus. The trustees made several key decisions during the afternoon business sessions, including: • Approved two new master’s degrees – Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership and Master of Science in Management • Approved 12 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to guide the 2023-2028 strategic plan • Accepted the audited financial statements from fiscal year … [Read more...]
Fowler shares vision for Missouri Baptist Convention staff
ST. CHARLES – A year ago, newly elected Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Executive Director Wes Fowler introduced himself to Missouri Baptists on the annual meeting stage in Springfield. Earlier this week, after a year of traveling the state, meeting with hundreds of Missouri Baptists, and analyzing data about their churches, Fowler shared his vision for the MBC staff he leads. “Our pastors, DOMs, and ministry leaders care deeply about the spiritual condition of our state,” he told … [Read more...]
MBCollegiate ministries reaching the nations
KANSAS CITY – In the first month of the semester, MBCollegiate ministries had over 500 spiritual conversations with students, shared the gospel over 225 times, saw 5 salvations and 4 baptisms, and met students’ needs in a variety of ways. Many of these spiritual and gospel conversations took place among international students and involved local churches. Collegiate Impact at the University of Missouri-Kansas City started the semester with its largest ever Thursday dinner. Over 70 students … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptist University, JOY FM and BOOST 95.5 offer “Full-Tuition Excellence in Service” scholarship
ST. LOUIS – Missouri Baptist University has partnered with JOY FM and BOOST 95.5 to offer the Excellence in Service Scholarship. This scholarship is a full tuition, 4-year award to inspire and empower the next generation of Christian leaders. High school students in the St. Louis area can submit a video sharing how God has used them to serve their community—including their testimony and what servant leadership means to them. A panel of judges will review the submissions and select the top … [Read more...]
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