WINNEBA, Ghana – For nine Missouri Baptist University students, the summer was a chance to share the love of Christ in a nation far from their normal stomping grounds in St. Louis. For Amy Harrison, assistant professor of higher education leadership, those two and a half weeks were like going back home. Harrison first went to the west African nation of Ghana in 2010 where she did her student teaching. The next year, she began working with an organization that rescues children who’ve been … [Read more...]
Foundation trustees dedicate renovations
JEFFERSON CITY – Trustees of the Missouri Baptist Foundation met on Friday, August 9th to dedicate the newly renovated office space, hear reports on investment returns, announce dividend rates for calendar year 2020, bring recognition to outstanding stewards, and participate in an educational session on bequests. The board of trustees opened its tri-annual meeting with a time of dedication and prayer over the newly renovated MBF offices. The space creates greater efficiencies and under … [Read more...]
SBU begins search for new Redford College dean
BOLIVAR, Mo. — Southwest Baptist University begins its search this month for the next dean of the University’s Redford College of Theology and Ministry. Rodney Reeves, who has served on the SBU faculty for 19 years, 15 of those years as College dean, has resigned to serve as senior pastor at First Baptist Church in Jonesboro, Ark. In an Aug. 4th Facebook post, Reeves announced that he would be leaving SBU to enter the pastorate. “It is with great joy and a grateful heart,” Reeves … [Read more...]
Committee: SBU must clarify Statement of Faith
BOLIVAR – Southwest Baptist University’s (SBU) Statement of Faith has not been implemented effectively across the fabric of the university, according to an external peer assessment committee that completed its work here in June. The committee, which was commissioned by SBU late last year, was led by David Dockery, chancellor of Trinity International University. In particular, the committee evaluated the key elements of Baptist distinctiveness that inform SBU’s identity as a Missouri … [Read more...]
MBCH hosts ‘Golfers 4 Kids’ event at Hannibal golf course
HANNIBAL — The annual “Golfers 4 Kids” tournament was held at the Norwoods Golf Course in Hannibal, May 10. Seventy-six golfers from the northeast Missouri region participated this year. They received information about how they can assist the Bridgeton-based Missouri Baptist Children’s Home (MBCH). Nineteen teams of four played in the “best ball scramble” tourney. Organizers said not much golf experience was needed and they even allowed for “mulligans” as needed. A mulligan is a golfing … [Read more...]
MBU confers 800 degrees at graduation celebration
ST. LOUIS – More than 800 degrees were conferred to the class of 2019 at Missouri Baptist University’s 47th graduation ceremony on April 30 at the Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri. Per MBU tradition, graduates, faculty and administrators were ushered into the arena by an ensemble of bagpipe players. The evening began with gratitude to the graduates’ families and faculty by President Keith Ross along with a call for MBU graduates to follow their calling in Christ, and everything else … [Read more...]
SBU Board of Trustees affirms strategic planning progress
BOLIVAR — Southwest Baptist University’s Board of Trustees voted to affirm a status update on the progress of the University’s strategic planning process that was presented to the Board during its April 16 meeting. “Rather than coming with a plan in hand, I came with an approach,” said SBU President Dr. Eric A. Turner. “Rather than prescribing a course of action, we are developing this together. Last fall, as I shared with you in this room, we embarked on an ambitious timeline for … [Read more...]
SBU presidential inauguration events begin April 22
BOLIVAR, Mo. – Southwest Baptist University’s Board of Trustees invites the public to the inauguration of Eric A. Turner, Ed.D., as the 25th President of SBU at 10 a.m. Friday, April 26, in Mabee Chapel on the Bolivar campus. A reception will be held in the Mabee Chapel lobby after the ceremony. The inauguration formally commemorates the beginning of Dr. Turner’s leadership at SBU, while celebrating the University’s rich history and reaffirming the University’s mission. Dr. Turner was … [Read more...]
Baptist Home trustees begin ‘new day’ of cooperative ministry
JEFFERSON CITY – Newly seated trustees for The Baptist Home gathered at the Baptist Building here in a historic meeting April 4-5. It was the first time in nearly 17 years that this vibrant ministry to senior adults came under the governance of a Missouri Baptist Convention-elected trustee board, and the plenary session of the meeting was marked with thanksgiving and graciousness among MBC leaders. Trustee chairman Ken Parker, pastor of First Baptist Church, Kearney, opened the meeting on … [Read more...]
MBU trustees elect officers, get reaquainted with campus
ST. LOUIS – It was a day nearly two decades in the making, but on March 28, Missouri Baptist University (MBU) trustees elected by the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) once again convened a meeting on campus and conducted the business of the institution. It was “a new beginning for us all – for our trustees, for the MBU staff, faculty and students, and even for the former trustees board that we replace today,” said James Plymale, chairman of the MBU board of trustees. The meeting was the … [Read more...]
HLGU aces accreditation visit, approves new major
HANNIBAL (HLGU) — LaGrange University’s Board of Trustees visited campus for their annual spring meeting Thursday and Friday, March 14 and 15. “We had a very fruitful meeting this time with our board of trustees,” stated Anthony Allen, HLGU President. “I’m very pleased with the level of engagement and involvement everyone has in understanding our mission and helping us accomplish that mission. It was a very productive time full of energy and enthusiasm.” Highlights from the board meetings … [Read more...]
Peer Assessment Committee visits Southwest Baptist’s Bolivar campus
BOLIVAR (SBU) — The Peer Assessment Committee at Southwest Baptist University chaired by Dr. David Dockery began its work during a Bolivar campus visit Feb. 28-March 1. The committee visited with trustees, administrators, academic leaders, faculty and staff, including extensive conversations with faculty in The Courts Redford College of Theology and Ministry. “From our standpoint, the visit went extremely well,” Dockery said. “We had engaging conversations with individuals representing all … [Read more...]
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