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SBU Redford Division of Christian Ministry Hosts YouthLead Conference

The Christian Ministry Division at Southwest Baptist University hosted YouthLead on Saturday, Sept. 19, bringing together nearly 50 students and ministry leaders on the SBU campus. The conference focused on leadership development for both youth ministers and their students. 
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HLGU to host Adventure University, Oct. 30 

Hannibal-LaGrange University’s Education Division will welcome area elementary students (1st grade through 6th grade) to campus for Adventure University on Friday, Oct. 30. 
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Missouri Baptist University Welcomes Record Freshman Class for Fall 2026

Missouri Baptist University welcomed a record number of first-time freshmen to campus this past weekend, marking the University’s third record freshman class in the past four years and continuing a period of sustained enrollment growth. 
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Niche Ranks SBU Among Best Colleges in Midwest

Southwest Baptist University made strong gains in the most recent Niche.com rankings of colleges and universities, continuing the university’s momentum of recent years of enrollment gains and program expansion. 
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HLGU Theatre Presents The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane This Fall 

Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) Theatre invites the community to experience a story of imagination, hope, and adventure this fall with its production of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, adapted by Dwayne Hartford from the beloved novel by Kate DiCamillo. 
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Update: MBCH to acquire two Baptist Homes facilities, pending messenger approval

The Missouri Baptist Children’s Home (MBCH) has agreed to acquire two facilities currently under the management of Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries (BHHM), pending approval of messengers at the MBC Annual Meeting Oct. 26-27 in St. Charles. The boards of MBCH and Baptist Homes have agreed to the acquisition, with the Baptist Homes board deciding to sell its remaining properties and cease operations.
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Enrollment gains drive SBU past 3,000 students

Southwest Baptist University will enjoy its largest total enrollment in nearly a decade this fall. Thanks to gains on almost every campus, SBU will welcome more than 3,000 total students across its five campuses for the Fall 2026 semester. 
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More than money: When churches step into giving beyond the tithe

When a church begins thinking about a renovation, addition, or retiring debt, the questions are often not financial. Leaders are thinking about ministry, about people, and about how to move forward without placing unnecessary strain on the congregation or its giving.
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Tickets Now on Sale for HLGU Booster Night 2026 Featuring Keith and Kristyn Getty

Tickets are now on sale for Hannibal-LaGrange University's Booster Night 2026, featuring internationally acclaimed Christian artists and hymnwriters Keith and Kristyn Getty.
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Resolutions for MBC annual meeting due Aug. 27

Resolutions for this year’s MBC Annual Meeting must be submitted in writing to the Committee on Resolutions at least sixty (60) days prior to the first session of the annual meeting, which means the deadline of August 27 is fast approaching.
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Nick Freitas to Speak at Hannibal-LaGrange University for Constitution Day

Hannibal-LaGrange University will welcome nationally recognized speaker, former Green Beret, and former Virginia House of Delegates member Nick Freitas as the featured speaker for its annual Constitution Day program on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 7:00 p.m. in the Roland Fine Arts Center. 
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Missouri Missions Offering supports stronger families, Christian education

The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering supports more than two dozen ministries in Missouri, including the Missouri Baptist Children's Home and Christian education. The MMO Eight Days of Prayer are Sept. 13-20.

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