JEFFERSON CITY (BHHM) – Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries is proud to announce the hire of Enrico Stephen, D.Min., to serve with our Community Engagement Team as Grants and Foundations Specialist. In his role, Stephen will be supporting the fundraising efforts of BHHM by developing relationships with Foundations in Missouri and around the country who will support the ministry through various in-kind and financial grants. The first major project for Stephen will be securing grants … [Read more...]
‘The Pathway,’ established 20 years ago, rooted in vision, thought & prayer
JEFFERSON CITY – “It was a venture of faith for Missouri Baptists to step out and do this. To start a paper, that's no easy task. “It takes resources, it takes vision, it takes a lot of thought,” said Bob Curtis, director of missions for the Mineral Area Baptist Association in Farmington. “And it takes a lot of prayer.” The Pathway, with a print edition and website, made its debut in June 2002 in St. Louis at that year’s Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting. “We did not know … [Read more...]
Mo. Baptist Foundation trustees hear update on Windermere, now called Encounter Cove
JEFFERSON CITY (MBF) – The Missouri Baptist Foundation Board of Trustees met on May 13th for its Tri-annual meeting. The trustees gathered on the third floor of the Baptist Building in Jefferson City to review financials, hear reports from Chief Investment Officers, and get an update on the renovation of the former Windermere Baptist Conference Center (now called Encounter Cove). The highlight of the board meeting was a report from Jeff and Shelia Brawley, co-founders of Encounter … [Read more...]
SBU’s Roy wins Baptist Heritage scholarship from Missouri Baptist Historical Commission
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Historical Commissioners met at the Baptist Building on April 19th. They awarded the Baptist Heritage scholarship to Southwest Baptist University student Hannah Roy of Raymore. The scholarship is for $2,000 and is provided by funds from the Cooperative Program and matching monies from Southwest Baptist University. There were two honorable mention awards also. Alexis Royal and BreAnne Hamby were each awarded $100 scholarship gifts. … [Read more...]
MBC Executive Director provides statement on SATF report
EDITOR'S NOTE: The following provides a statement from Dr. John Yeats, MBC Executive Director, regarding the May 22 release of Guidepost Solutions’ report to the SBC’s Sexual Abuse Task Force (SATF) on alleged mishandling of sexual abuse complaints by the SBC Executive Committee. Background Guidepost Solutions, the independent firm contracted to investigate alleged mishandling of sexual abuse complaints by the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Executive Committee, on May 15 submitted its … [Read more...]
HLGU to remain open this fall
HANNIBAL – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) Transitional President Rodney Harrison told faculty, staff and students, May 2, that the university will remain open for the fall 2022 semester. Gifts have also poured into the university from its supporters, he said. Only eight weeks after fiscal exigency measures were enacted at HLGU, gifts from local churches and individuals have surpassed $1 million, including a record $227,815 from HLGU’s 2022 Day of Giving. Harrison’s announcement came … [Read more...]
WMU Missions Celebration participants encouraged to ‘be relentless’ for Christ
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Baptists attending the recent Missouri WMU Missions Celebration and Annual Meeting enjoyed two days of activities and encouraging messages on being relentless by living an authentic faith through prayer and sacrificial giving, by witnessing and being on mission. Connie Dixon, president of National WMU and keynote speaker at the annual Celebration, helped guide the WMU theme Relentless by delivering several messages to empower and encourage the 163 men and women … [Read more...]
‘Stewards of God’s gift of creation’: SBU’s new agriculture minor informed by Christian worldview
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article includes additional reporting from Southwest Baptist University. BOLIVAR – Recognizing agriculture as the “top economic driver” in the state, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said earlier this year that the industry “accounts for nearly $94 billion in economic impact and nearly 460,000 jobs in Missouri.” John Murphy, an agronomist who leads the new agriculture program at Southwest Baptist University here, likewise values the economic impact of agriculture for the … [Read more...]
SBU selects new food service contractor beginning June 1
BOLIVAR (SBU) — Provider Food Contract Service will give students at Southwest Baptist University a fresh culinary experience as the University’s food service contractor beginning June 1. “Provider will be a key partner with SBU as we transform the entire campus experience for our students,” said Dr. Rick Melson, SBU president and professor of leadership. “The company has a proven record of providing student-first campus dining experiences and is a great missional fit for our University. … [Read more...]
MBTS establishes John & Sharon Yeats Endowed Chair of Baptist Studies
KANSAS CITY – Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary trustees, faculty and students here recognized Missouri Baptist Convention Executive Director John Yeats and his wife, Sharon, during their April 5 chapel service, naming an endowed chair in their honor. During the service, Midwestern Seminary President Jason Allen highlighted Yeats' service among Southern Baptists. In particular, he mentioned his 25 years of service as recording secretary of the Southern Baptist Convention, as well as … [Read more...]
SBU student earns top scientific presentation award
BOLIVAR (SBU) – Twelve Southwest Baptist University biology students recently presented research at the Sigma Zeta National Convention, with Sarah Schwemmer bringing home the Top Scientific Presentation Award for 2022 – the second-straight year an SBU student has been awarded the top prize. Sigma Zeta is a national science and mathematics honor society. The society funded 20 research projects for 2021-22 nationwide through a competitive process, with six of the projects awarded to SBU … [Read more...]
SBU announces residence hall community space renovations
BOLIVAR (SBU) — Southwest Baptist University announces residence hall community space renovations beginning with Landen and Leslie halls this summer. “During my first few months at SBU, our leadership team has been developing both short-term and long-term plans for adding value to the SBU campus experiences,” said Dr. Rick Melson, SBU president and professor of leadership. “These immediate improvements will make the community spaces more welcoming and make an immediate impact on the … [Read more...]
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