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Missouri WMU stirs up joy at annual mission celebration

Celebrating the joy of the Lord was the focus of the annual mission celebration sponsored by Missouri WMU (MWMU).
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SBU confers 434 degrees conferred during May 8th commencement

Southwest Baptist University conferred 269 undergraduate and 165 graduate degrees during two ceremonies held at the Bolivar campus on Friday, May 8.
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Southwest Baptist University launches new doctoral degree in organizational leadership

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.
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Hannibal-LaGrange awards founder’s scholarships to two incoming students

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.
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MBU celebrates 609 graduates

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.
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Letter: Baptist Homes’ leadership connected to fatal hunting accident

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.
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Celebration of Life service announced for MBCH’s Juston Gates

The Gates family has announced the Celebration of Life Service for Missouri Baptist Children's Home President Dr. Juston Gates. The service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on May 2 at the Nashville Roadhouse Theater in Branson, Mo.
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Annual Generosity Report highlights Missouri Baptist investment in missions

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.
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MBCH mourns passing of president, Juston Gates

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. "He was a man of sincere faith, a man of genuine prayer, and a servant of all,” MBC Executive Director Wes Fowler said. “He will be dearly missed by Missouri Baptists."
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Ministry at Elm Spring Baptist Church shows how new MBF loan program puts Kingdom first

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.

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