KANSAS CITY – Winter’s first blast into the Kansas City area couldn’t hinder the excitement inside the Daniel Lee Chapel on Midwestern Seminary’s campus, as the school held its 60th commencement exercises on Dec. 9. In addition to President Jason Allen’s keynote address and launching 93 of the next generation of pastors, ministers, and missionaries into kingdom service, a longtime professor was also honored in a special way during the service. Prior to his graduation address, Allen … [Read more...]
More than 90 students graduate from SBU
BOLIVAR (SBU) – Ninety-eight undergraduate students graduated from Southwest Baptist University during commencement Friday, Dec. 16, at the Jane and Ken Meyer Wellness and Sports Center on the Bolivar campus. The University holds graduation twice a year, in December and May. SBU President Dr. C. Pat Taylor said commencement is the most important academic event for any university and an important occasion in the lives of graduates and their families. “When our graduates receive their … [Read more...]
SBTC pledges $200,000 gift toward MBTS student center
The Southern Baptists of Texas Convention pledged a $200,000 gift to Midwestern Seminary toward the construction of the Mathena Student Center, bringing total gifts toward the project to nearly $9 million. The total cost of the project is estimated at $12 million. The SBTC Executive Board notified Midwestern Seminary President Jason Allen of its decision following its November 16 meeting. “We cannot be more grateful to the SBTC Executive Board and to Southern Baptists throughout Texas for … [Read more...]
SBU football sets 28 records in historic season
BOLIVAR (SBU) – The Southwest Baptist University football team set 28 different school records during their historic 2016 season. Alongside the 28 records, the Bearcats captured their first ever conference championship, first ever AFCA National Ranking, D2Football.com National Ranking, NCAA Super Region 4 Ranking, and advanced to the NCAA Division II Playoffs for the first time in program history. Junior running back Bubba Jenkins led the way for the Bearcats setting 6 records during the … [Read more...]
Calling for restoration
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention has asked the Circuit Court of Cole County to restore The Baptist Home and Missouri Baptist University (MBU) to the MBC family. The Baptist Home, a three-campus senior adult residential ministry, broke away from the convention in September 2000, declaring its board of trustees to be independent and self-perpetuating. In August 2001, MBU, a four-year college in Clayton, Mo., took the same action, amending its charter to remove all ties to the … [Read more...]
Foundation elects officers
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Foundation’s board of trustees elected new officers and a presidential search committee at its Dec. 9 meeting at the Baptist Building. The election of new officers came just moments after the board learned of the passing of former Chairman Floyd Gilzow, Jr., of Jefferson City. Gilzow, 66, played an integral part in the transition of governance following a Sept. 20 Missouri Supreme Court ruling removing self-perpetuating trustees from power and … [Read more...]
MBC asks Circuit Court of Cole County to restore Baptist Home, MBU
The Missouri Baptist Convention has asked the Circuit Court of Cole County to restore The Baptist Home and Missouri Baptist University (MBU) to the MBC family. The Baptist Home, a three-campus senior adult residential ministry, broke away from the convention in September 2000, declaring its board of trustees to be independent and self-perpetuating. In August 2001, MBU, a four-year college in Clayton, Mo., took the same action, amending its charter to remove all ties to the MBC. Their … [Read more...]
Strawberry shares testimony at HLGU
HANNIBAL – Major League Baseball fans know the glory days of Daryl Strawberry. For Daryl, that wasn’t glory. Far from it. Strawberry, a right-fielder, had a mountain of accomplishments – 1983 National League (NL) rookie of the year and Topps All Star Rookie of the Year, eight time NL All-Star, 1988 NL Home Run leader, four world series titles, two time NL Silver Slugger Award, etc. Strawberry was transparent to those attending the 75th Hannibal-LaGrange University Booster banquet Nov. 11 … [Read more...]
MBTS recieves $1 million Mabee Foundation grant
KANSAS CITY – The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation of Tulsa, Okla., has issued a $1 million challenge grant to Midwestern Seminary toward the construction of the Mathena Student Center. The total cost of the project is estimated at $12 million. The Mabee Foundation board issued the challenge grant opportunity to Midwestern Seminary following its October 11 board meeting. “We are grateful to the Mabee Foundation for providing this challenge grant opportunity. It is truly a providential gift … [Read more...]
‘Penny war’ benefits MBCH
PRESTON – It may have been a battle of the sexes, but it’s Missouri Baptist Children’s Home (MBCH) teens that came out the victor. In two months Olive Point Baptist Church’s SLAM (Students Living A Mission) ministry raised $400 and collected 11 duffle bags in a Penny War that pitted girls versus boys. The youth group pilfered couch cushions, raided vehicle consoles and sacrificed sodas to collect enough change to send four MBCH teenagers to youth camp next summer. “The kids took the idea … [Read more...]
SBU selected as Large Business of the Year
]BOLIVAR – Southwest Baptist University received the Large Business of the Year award from the Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 5. “One of the neat things about when a prospective student visits our campus is when making that decision to attend SBU, they look at the community,” said Dr. Rob Harris, vice president for student development, when he accepted the award. “They go and eat at places in Bolivar and they find out if this is the community they want to be in. Time and time and … [Read more...]
UPDATE: HLGU trustees opt to hold tuition steady
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect the correct cost of tuition, as well as room and board, at Hannibal-LaGrange University. HANNIBAL – Trustees for Hannibal-LaGrange University, meeting Oct. 13-14, made two decisions regarding retention issues – one to retain students, and one to retain President Anthony Allen. At a time when many universities have hiked tuition, the HLGU trustees agreed not to raise the tuition for the 2016-2017 school year. Fees will also remain the … [Read more...]
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