BOLIVAR – Southwest Baptist University conferred 220 undergraduate and 280 graduate degrees during two ceremonies Saturday, May 19, on the Bolivar campus. Another 131 degrees were conferred Thursday, May 17, in Springfield, to graduates of the Mercy College of Nursing and Health Sciences of SBU. “We are pleased that we can honor our graduates and worship God during this time of celebration,” said Dr. C. Pat Taylor, president of SBU. “Commencement is the most important academic event for … [Read more...]
Hannibal-LaGrange celebrates 254 graduates
HANNIBAL – Beautiful weather reflected the bright spirits of 254 graduates as they walked across the stage in ceremonial regalia to shake the hand of Hannibal-LaGrange University President Anthony Allen and receive their diplomas on Saturday, May 5. “The greatest joy I have as president is to see our students discover, develop, and demonstrate God’s purpose for their lives,” said Allen. “We want you to know today that no matter where you go or how high you fly, you will always be in our … [Read more...]
Mo. Baptist Foundation assists churches, institutions with loans for equipment, building programs
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Foundation board of trustees received reports, April 27, about the new service initiated by Foundation President Neil Franks to offer church building and equipment loans. Other noteworthy reports include: Foundation assets under management continue to increase, distributions to individuals, churches, and institutions are on pace for the fiscal year, Commonfund Investment Consultant reports and Foundation Chief Operating Officer (COO) Shelly Vaughn was … [Read more...]
North Carolina’s Gaylon Moss to lead Mo. DR
JEFFERSON CITY – Gaylon Moss, Disaster Relief (DR) director for North Carolina Baptist Men (NCBM), moves to Missouri this summer to take leadership of the state’s DR efforts, according to a May 22nd announcement from the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC). Moss’ start date is set for July 1. He and his wife Mindy will relocate to Missouri with their three teenage daughters Megan, Hallie and Kiera. “Gaylon Moss’ 20 years of disaster response experience and leadership skills in … [Read more...]
WMU Missions Celebration inspires ‘Unshakable Pursuit’ of Christ
DALLAS (BP) – An 'Unshakable Pursuit' to know Christ more, show His love unconditionally, and make disciples who make disciples will be the theme unpacked during two days of general sessions, conferences and missions experiences during Woman's Missionary Union's Missions Celebration and Annual Meeting, June 10–11. "We believe you will laugh, learn and experience nourishment for your soul," said Sandy Wisdom-Martin, executive director-treasurer of national WMU. The event kicks off at 3 … [Read more...]
Committee on Resolutions named for 2018 SBC
DALLAS (BP) – Southern Baptist Convention President Steve Gaines has named members of the Committee on Resolutions for the June 12-13 SBC annual meeting in Dallas. Jason Duesing of Missouri was named as the committee's chairman by Gaines. Duesing is provost and associate professor of historical theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City and a member of Antioch Bible Baptist Church in Gladstone, Mo. Gaines, pastor of Memphis-area Bellevue Baptist Church, appointed … [Read more...]
Crossover to showcase Harvest America outreach
DALLAS (BP) – A year after nearly 3,000 people came to faith in Christ during Crossover efforts in Phoenix, Southern Baptists once again are partnering with Harvest America for an evangelistic crusade the Sunday before the Southern Baptist Convention convenes in Dallas this June. The crusade, featuring California pastor Greg Laurie, will start at 6 p.m. June 10 at AT&T Stadium, home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. Featured musicians will be Chris Tomlin, Switchfoot, Crowder and Phil … [Read more...]
SBU archaeology exhibit ‘illuminates’ Scripture
BOLIVAR – After the death of Moses, the Lord God called Joshua to lead His people across the Jordan River and to conquer the city of Jericho. Then, because they hadn’t completely obeyed the Lord’s commands, the Israelites met a humiliating defeat at the city of Ai. But after facing God’s discipline and finding God’s mercy, Joshua once again set the stage to take the city of Ai. Joshua’s troops stationed themselves north of Ai, looking across a valley at the city. He placed other troops to … [Read more...]
SBU trustees approve fundraising campaign
BOLIVAR – Southwest Baptist University President C. Pat Taylor expressed appreciation to SBU trustees during his final board meeting with them before retiring this fall. “Thank you for being supportive of me and of SBU,” Taylor said, adding that he’s handed out more than 16,963 diplomas during his 22-year tenure at SBU. “It is an honor and privilege to work for you and for this great university.” Reading Romans 12:9-8, which he also cited two decades earlier in his inauguration address, … [Read more...]
Prez nominee, J.D. Greear: ‘The basis of our unity has always been the Gospel’
DALLAS (BP) – North Carolina pastor J.D. Greear, one of two candidates to be nominated for Southern Baptist Convention president in June, responded to five questions from Baptist Press and Baptist state editors. Florida pastor Ken Whitten announced Greear's nomination for SBC president Jan. 29. During the 16 years Greear has pastored The Summit, worship attendance has grown from 610 in 2002 to just under 10,000, according to statistics available through the SBC's Annual Church Profile. … [Read more...]
Yeats to be re-nominated as recording secretary
DALLAS (BP) – Missouri Baptist Convention executive director John L. Yeats will be nominated for a 22nd term as the Southern Baptist Convention’s recording secretary, Texas pastor Bart Barber announced April 23. Barber, pastor of First Baptist Church in Farmersville, Texas, said in a news release, “Our annual meetings are the largest exercise of inter-congregational polity in the world. The experience spans the gamut from boilerplate actions of formality to moments of breathtaking … [Read more...]
Faith initiative marks Day of Prayer
NASHVILLE (BP) – Multitudes prayed in thousands of venues on the 2018 National Day of Prayer, capped with a televised national prayer service scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Eastern today (May 3) in the U.S. Capitol. Southern Baptist Convention Pastors' Conference President H.B. Charles, pastor of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Fla., will be a main speaker at the 67th annual observance in Washington. Former SBC president Ronnie Floyd is the 2018 National Day of Prayer (NDOP) … [Read more...]
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