HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University's (HLGU) Board of Trustees gave their approval, March 12, for the school to enter into one phase of a multi-million-dollar campaign to raise funds for implementing the school’s strategic plan. As directed by HLGU’s strategic plan, funds raised in the campaign will contribute to the university’s growth in a variety of areas, from endowments and facilities to new programming and scholarships, Ray Carty, vice president for institutional … [Read more...]
SBU announces presidential search timeline
BOLIVAR (SBU) – Working in conjunction with executive search firm CarterBaldwin, Southwest Baptist University's Presidential Search Committee has established the following timeline for the presidential search: • Spring 2021 — CarterBaldwin is vigorously recruiting and identifying candidates for the position. • Summer 2021 — The Presidential Search Committee and CarterBaldwin will complete a systematic process of candidate vetting, interviewing, background checks, and references, with … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptist leaders train Montana pastors, wives at spring retreat
HELENA, Mont. – MPact is an annual event in the springtime where Montana Southern Baptist pastors and wives gather for inspiration and training. This year Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) leaders from the convention offices as well as from Crossway Baptist Church in Springfield went up to Montana to help lead the event. Missouri Baptists have recently established a new 7-year missions partnership with Montana Baptists and convention leaders were invited to provide music and leadership … [Read more...]
RA Congress to gather in Sedalia, April 23-24
SEDALIA – The RA Congress is back! After being cancelled last year due to the pandemic, plans are moving forward for an exciting two-day event created especially for boys and their leaders in the church. RA Congress will be held April 23-24 on the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. Regardless if a church has the Royal Ambassadors (RAs) program, all churches are encouraged to bring a group of boys, along with their leaders. Online registration will be accepted now through April 8 at … [Read more...]
MBC executive board authorizes construction at Springfield BSU
Board sets CP goal, responds to MBC messengers’ motions JEFFERSON CITY – During their March 8-9 meeting here, Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) executive board members set the 2021 Cooperative Program and offering goals, approved the progression of a Baptist Student Union building project in Springfield, and responded to two motions presented by messengers at the MBC annual meeting last October. 2021 CP, missions offering goals The executive board once again set the state’s Cooperative … [Read more...]
BSU student overcomes worry, graduates, becomes staff member
MARYVILLE – Beth Yarnell grew up in a solid Christian family in Liberty and accepted Christ at a young age. Though she understood the saving grace of Jesus, she found herself constantly worrying about the future. “I was prone to worrying and wondering if God liked me,” she says. “I felt like I had to do it all on my own.” When she started her freshman year at Northwest Missouri State University, the worry only intensified. “It was a big transition, going from having that family and … [Read more...]
Visitor restrictions loosening at Baptist Homes
JEFFERSON CITY – After nearly one year of enduring visitor restrictions and campus lockdowns, Baptist Homes residents can once again receive in-room visits from family and friends following new guidance released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on March 10, 2021. The announcement of this updated guidance comes on the heels of news that millions of vaccinations have taken place across the country with COVID-19 … [Read more...]
Yeats to speak at Midwest March For Life
JEFFERSON CITY – One of the nation’s largest pro-life events of the year will be held April 14 at the State Capitol, and among its featured speakers will be Missouri Baptist Convention Executive Director John Yeats. The Midwest March For Life will begin with a prayer walk at 8 a.m. on the south lawn of the State Capitol. The prayer walk will include assignments and prayer cards to ensure that prayers are offered in behalf of every lawmaker and staff member in the Capitol. A pre-rally … [Read more...]
Summer DR internships open to college students
JEFFERSON CITY – Maddy Atwell is enthusiastic about her work as the MBC collegiate Disaster Relief coordinator. She invites students to join her in an internship opportunity this summer where they will be trained and immersed in the work of Disaster Relief (DR) and recovery efforts. Atwell said “We wanted to let you know about one of our incredible opportunities for college students. It is a ten week summer missions program. This internship allows college-aged students to travel to … [Read more...]
Missouri DR sends truckloads of water during Texas freeze
BONHAM, Texas – Director of Missions Darrell Hathcock said, “Please say thank you to Missouri Baptists for sending the truckloads of bottled water to us.” Missouri Baptists sent four truckloads (two semi trucks and two box trucks) to Texas Baptists during a recent cold snap there. The low temperatures caused an energy crisis with power outages and water shortages. Power companies were unable to generate enough power in the cold snap and so energy blackouts had to be instituted. That in … [Read more...]
The Baptist Home establishes DBA name, ‘Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries’
JEFFERSON CITY – The Baptist Home Corporate office is pleased to announce that as of Jan. 19, 2021, The Baptist Home can operate as Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries. While not a legal name change, the ability to do business as (DBA) Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries will pave the way for expansion into other areas of healthcare, which include hospice initiatives. A newly updated logo, illustrating the name change and replacing “the” with a diamond for each campus, has been … [Read more...]
SBU’s Board of Trustees selects search firm for presidential search
BOLIVAR (SBU) – Executive search firm CarterBaldwin will assist the Southwest Baptist University Board of Trustees with the search and selection process for the University’s 26th President. “CarterBaldwin is ranked among the Top 40 executive search firms in the United States and has been recognized on multiple occasions as one of the country’s best recruiting firms,” said the Rev. David Brown, chair of the SBU Presidential Search Committee. “They specialize in academic and educational … [Read more...]
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