BRIDGETON (BP) – The debilitating trauma one survivor suffered after being trafficked for sex is emblematic of those rescued through the Freedom 43:19 human trafficking ministry of the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home (MBCH). Freedom 43:19 Case Manager Supervisor Jacqueline Williams told the story to Baptist Press, maintaining the survivor’s anonymity. The trafficker had maneuvered himself into the woman’s life, taking his time and gaining her trust after she became bored with the man who … [Read more...]
UPDATE: DR teams deploy within Missouri, to Kentucky after tornadoes hit
UPDATE (Dec. 15): As of Dec. 15, Missouri Disaster Relief (DR) crews are working in the Kentucky towns of Princeton and Dawson Springs. The operations may be shifting more to debris removal and mass feeding instead of chain saw work. MBC DR Assessors on the ground in those areas are reporting the tornado took a very narrow path and the affected areas are very clearly “totally destroyed” or “hardly touched.” There were only two chain saw work orders turned in after assessing several areas … [Read more...]
SBU celebrates 200-plus graduates during commencement ceremonies
BOLIVAR (SBU) – Southwest Baptist University graduated more than 200 students at two winter 2021 commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 10 in the Jane and Ken Meyer Wellness and Sports Center on the Bolivar campus. The bachelor and graduate degree commencement ceremony was held first, followed by the associate degree ceremony. The University holds graduation twice a year, in December and May. “Commencement is the most important academic event for the university,” SBU President Dr. Rick … [Read more...]
Franks mentors new generation of HLGU musicians
HANNIBAL – A love of music born as a young student inspired Kendra Franks in her passion for music and leads her in teaching and mentoring Hannibal-LaGrange University students today. Franks joined the university’s faculty this year as Assistant Professor of Music. She is the wife of Missouri Baptist Foundation President Neil Franks. She says her “path into music education was forged from a family that provided piano lessons for me, a dad who led as interim music minister often at … [Read more...]
MBU professor carries on scientific legacy
ST. LOUIS (MBU) – In the science hallway at Missouri Baptist University, you are likely to find students sketching metabolic pathways, titrating an acid with a base or using mnemonics to memorize the cranial nerves. At the heart of it all are the science faculty encouraging and challenging the students to become their best, with the goal of seeing these students filled with promise become scientists. One of these faculty members is Dr. Lydia Thebeau, MBU’s associate vice president for … [Read more...]
SBU Cybersecurity degree gains national recognition
SBU one of only eight universities in the country to earn prestigious ABET accreditation BOLIVAR (SBU) – Southwest Baptist University received national recognition for its cybersecurity degree as one of the first colleges in the nation to receive the prestigious accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), which extends retroactively from Oct. 1, 2019. “This is a great feat for SBU and our quest to produce top-notch cybersecurity professionals,” said … [Read more...]
MBCollegiate ministries find college students thirsty for gospel
KANSAS CITY – In the first two months of the fall semester, MBCollegiate ministries have found an abundance of opportunities to engage students on their campuses, and what they are finding is college students who are thirsty for the gospel. “I’ve had the opportunity to meet with a lot of guys this month [September],” says ministry apprentice Brent Masters with Collegiate Impact in Kansas City. “It’s been really exciting to be on campuses and share the gospel with students.” Masters has … [Read more...]
Federal vaccine mandate threatens Mo. Baptist universities, ministries
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist entity leaders remain watchful as legal challenges to a federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate work their way through the federal appeals courts. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandate, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, applies to private employers with at least 100 workers – including ministries like the Missouri Baptist Convention’s three universities and the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home (MBCH). However, a separate and … [Read more...]
Actor Ken Bevel to be featured at HLGU banquet, Nov. 19
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University announced Ken Bevel, pastor, actor, and Marine, as the keynote speaker for the 80th Annual Booster Banquet. The banquet will be held Friday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. The Booster Banquet is sponsored by HNB Bank. Ken Bevel is a native of Jacksonville, FL. After 20 years of active service in the United States Marine Corps, Ken retired to serve in the ministry. He is currently the pastor of Membership and Local Missions at Sherwood Baptist Church in … [Read more...]
‘The Awakening’ revival refreshes, equips SBU community
BOLIVAR (SBU) – “The Awakening,” a three-day student-led revival on Southwest Baptist University’s Bolivar campus on Nov. 5-7, revealed a desire to grow in the Lord and to repent by providing the campus and surrounding community with a weekend of encouragement and equipping through learning, connecting and worship. “Among attendees, there was a distinct desire to grow in the Lord and repent of complacency and trivial pursuits,” said Tyler Eads, a senior accounting major from Neosho, who … [Read more...]
MBC nominating committee members appointed, Oct. 26
BRANSON – Missouri Baptist Convention President Jon Nelson, in consultation with the other officers, has appointed eight new members for three-year terms on the Nominating Committee, terms to expire 2024; and three members with terms to expire in 2022 and 2023. Daniel Carr, pastor of Canaan Baptist Church, St. Louis, has been nominated to serve as chairman for 2022. New member term expiring 2022 1. Greg Gaumer (M), Redeemer Church, Springfield (SW)(filling unexpired term) New … [Read more...]
‘Defining Decade’: Yeats honored for 10 years of MBC service
BRANSON – It was on the stage at the 2011 Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Annual Meeting that John Yeats was officially installed as the executive director of the MBC, so it was only fitting to mark his 10-year anniversary during the 2021 annual meeting here. MBC First Vice President Chris Williams recognized Yeats prior to the executive director’s report to messengers, honoring him for 10 years of service not just Missouri Baptists, but “10 years of Kingdom work.” “I think about the … [Read more...]
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