JEFFERSON CITY – Mission-minded young ladies have an opportunity to expound upon leadership opportunities offered through the WMU Acteens program. Most recently, two Acteens played a leadership role at Missions Celebration 2017, the Missouri WMU annual meeting. Up to three active Acteens are chosen each year to serve on the Missouri Acteen Council. Shannon Catron and Kayla Moore, each from Durham Baptist Church in the Mt.Salem/Wyaconda Association, have been chosen for the 2017-18 year. … [Read more...]
SBU confers 545 degrees
BOLIVAR (SBU) – Southwest Baptist University conferred 218 undergraduate and 198 graduate degrees during two ceremonies Saturday, May 20, on the Bolivar campus. Another 129 degrees were conferred Thursday, May 18, in Springfield, to graduates of the Mercy College of Nursing and Health Sciences of SBU. The 2017 recipients of the Life Beautiful Award are Michelle “Shellie” Austin and Aric Gooch, both of Bolivar. Austin graduated magna cum laude with a degree in web systems and design, with … [Read more...]
MBTS grads challenged to embrace folly of ministry
KANSAS CITY – Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s academic year concluded in celebratory fashion on May 12 as graduates, families, and friends gathered together in the Daniel Lee Chapel to observe the school’s 61st commencement exercises–launching theologically-trained gospel ministers into service. Comprising the school’s largest graduating class, 135 students graduated including three diplomas from the Midwestern Women’s Institute, 31 undergraduate, 82 graduate, and 19 doctoral … [Read more...]
MBTS luncheon set for June 14
PHOENIX (BP) – Alumni and friends of Southern Baptists' six seminaries will gather Wednesday, June 14, in Phoenix to hear updates from the campuses and renew friendships with classmates and seminary faculty and staff. The luncheons take place in conjunction with the SBC annual meeting here. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and College will welcome alumni and friends to its annual luncheon in Room North 120B/C of the Phoenix Convention Center immediately following the SBC annual … [Read more...]
HLGU celebrates spring commencement
HANNIBAL – Beautiful weather reflected the bright spirits of 200 graduates as they walked across the stage in ceremonial regalia to shake the hand of Hannibal-LaGrange University President, Dr. Anthony Allen, and receive their diplomas on Saturday, May 6. “This day marks the achievement of goals set long ago, met through diligent study and personal sacrifice. What a joy it is for me to see today many of your faces, remembering the time I shook your hand as you came through the arch,” … [Read more...]
Children’s Home welcomes Ukrainian sister agency
BRIDGETON – Trustees for Missouri Baptist Children’s Home (MBCH) had a little international flavor in addition to the standard budget and ministry reports at their April 25 meeting at the main campus here. Roman and Oksana, a brother and sister duo who help lead New Hope Ukraine, in that eastern European nation, wrapped up a two-week trip in Missouri at the MBCH board meeting. New Hope Ukraine has a number of ministries for children and families, including an orphan ministry. The … [Read more...]
Ken Parker: The Nostalgia of HLGU & Highway 36
It’s easy to become pessimistic, isn’t it? I mean, every time we turn on the television, check the news on the web, read the paper (some of you know what I mean when I say “read the paper”. . . if not, ask your grandparents). We all need things, people, and experiences to help us maintain perspective. I’m afforded the rich opportunity to meet a lot of people and sometimes have the chance to represent Jesus and our church in some really great places. Such was the case last Wednesday. I had … [Read more...]
SBU trustees approve 2017-18 budget
BOLIVAR — Southwest Baptist University’s Board of Trustees approved a preliminary budget for the 2017-18 school year during its meeting April 25. This preliminary budget, set at $61 million, shows an increase from the previous year’s budget. “It was a challenging year for budget planning, probably one of the most challenging during my tenure as president,” said Dr. C. Pat Taylor, SBU president. “Our faculty and staff did an outstanding job of providing information to our executive … [Read more...]
Foundation begins search for president
JEFFERSON CITY – After more than six months back in the Missouri Baptists Convention fold, the Missouri Baptist Foundation (MBF) is ready to find its next president. The MBF Board voted April 28 on a four-man search committee from its board. They are Larry Shoaf, chairman of the executive committee; Jay Hughes, a staff member at Second Baptist Church, Springfield, and former controller for the MBC, first vice chairman of the executive committee; and Rob Hawkins, second vice chairman of … [Read more...]
The Cooperative Program helps your pastor
JEFFERSON CITY – Irvin Brooks always valued the Cooperative Program for its support of missions throughout the world. But when the long-time Missouri Baptist pastor retired early with health complications, he became the recipient of benefits partially funded by CP. Brooks pastored three MBC churches over a span of 27 years, and still serves as interim pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Saint Mary, Mo. But when a variety of health issues prevented him from continuing to serve full-time … [Read more...]
HLGU to offer degree program in Jefferson City
HANNIBAL – Hannibal-LaGrange University is honored to announce it will be offering its ADVANCE Adult Degree Completion Program in Jefferson City starting this fall. The university will host an informational meeting on Tuesday, May 16, at 6:00 pm. The event will be held on the first floor of the Missouri Baptist Convention building in Jefferson City. HLGU will be offering a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Applied Science, in business management, criminal justice, and Christian … [Read more...]
WMU: By All Means, we must reach ‘Skeeters’
JEFFERSON CITY – Kentucky-based National Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) President Linda Cooper delivered several inspiring messages to 312 registered Missouri WMU members and guests at the 2017 Missouri WMU Annual Meeting and Missions Celebration held April 7-8 at the First Baptist Church in Lebanon. Several other distinguished speakers helped to make the event memorable, including Dr. John Yeats and Dr. Matt Kearns, Missouri Baptist Convention’s Director and Making Disciples Catalyst, … [Read more...]
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