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...]
By faith, not sight: Blind worship leader in New London makes music for the Lord
NEW LONDON – As far as Lon Sitton is concerned, his life is all about making music for the Lord. He is the First Baptist Church, New London, worship leader, which includes leading the choir, the praise band, weekly special music, and wedding and funeral music. “Ultimately, I’m in charge of the music program. The pastor and I work well together. He’s wonderful,” Sitton said. Sitton, 67, has been blind virtually all his life. He is a triplet born in the 1950s in Olton, Texas. “We … [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...]
Mo. Disaster Relief teams activated for tornado relief
FREDERICKTOWN – A band of storms marched across Missouri on Sunday evening, Oct. 24, as many Missouri Baptists were heading to Branson for the MBC Annual Meeting. The storms intensified as they went across the Ozarks in a northeasterly direction. In the Madison County town of Fredericktown, population 3,999, the storm turned into what was reported as an EF-3 tornado with winds of 140 MPH. While no injuries were reported, there was extensive damage to homes and businesses in the … [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...]
BSU, local churches feed MSU football team physically, spiritually
SPRINGFIELD – Sometimes God brings together all the right people, at the right time, in the right place for something unexpected but incredible to happen. The relationship between the Missouri State University football team and the BSU this fall is an example of just that. Campus Missionary Chris Wilson had been praying about the next season of ministry for the BSU. He had recently hired David Stone, formerly the pastor of Discipleship and Families at FBC Springfield and a board member of … [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...]
DR volunteers help annual meeting run smoothly
BRANSON – Gold shirts and hats were in abundance at the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting. MBC Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers not only had an exhibit to represent their ministry, but they staffed the childcare area and served as door greeters and ushers in the convention hall. Gaylon Moss, MBC DR director said they were asked to provide the childcare, the ushers and to staff a booth for DR as well as Baptist Builders and Hunger Relief. He said he was pretty excited about the … [Read more...]
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