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...]
Missouri Baptists rally to support HLGU
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article includes additional reporting from Hannibal-LaGrange University. HANNIBAL – Hannibal-LaGrange University’s (HLGU) financial crisis came as a jolt to many, but the families of faculty and staff bore the full force of impact. Amidst the uncertainty, those most invested in the school began to look for a sign that God was still with them. Immanuel Baptist Church here has proven true to its name by providing just such a sign in the form of a $100,000 donation. But … [Read more...]
HLGU to hold Scarlet and Blue Auction, May 20
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) will hold the Scarlet and Blue Auction on Friday, May 20, in the Roland Fine Arts Center. Doors for the event will open at 5:30 pm when a silent auction will begin. At 7 pm, the silent auction will end and the live auction will begin. Heavy appetizers will be served. Admission for the event is $10 per person. Tickets can be purchased in advance at hlguscarletandblueauction.eventbrite.com. Tickets are also available for purchase in … [Read more...]
Churches now able to withhold funds from SBC entities in MBC’s new ‘Plan B’ giving option
New giving plan responds to churches’ concerns about SBC JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Executive Board recently authorized a new “Plan B” method of cooperative giving. The plan allows churches to withhold funds from selected SBC entities without withdrawing from Cooperative Program (CP) support altogether. “Plan B” comes in response to concerns raised by Missouri Baptist churches and associations about actions taken by some SBC entities – for example, the SBC … [Read more...]
SBU’s Paxton earns highest honor in Pi Kappa Delta National Tournament
BOLIVAR (SBU) — Southwest Baptist University Speaking Bearcat senior Jessica Paxton received the All-American Award at the 2022 Pi Kappa Delta National Comprehensive Tournament on March 7-13 in Orlando. Only 10 students from across the nation received the All-American Award, taking into account students’ grades, citizenship, competition record and team contributions when selecting award recipients. The award is the highest honor given at the PKD National Tournament. “This year’s … [Read more...]
Parker joins Baptist Homes as new VP of Workforce Excellence
Duties will focus on employees, compliance, clinical quality, and certification JEFFERSON CITY (BHHM) – Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries (BHHM) has hired Brandy Parker as Vice President for Workforce Excellence. This is the latest in moves that see BHHM growing in scope, influence, and mission as it strives to make Christlike ministry the standard of care for the aging across Missouri. In this role, Parker will have four main areas of responsibility: employees and talent, … [Read more...]
MBU appoints associate vice president for spiritual formation
SAINT LOUIS (MBU) – Aaron Lumpkin has been tapped to serve as Missouri Baptist University’s first Associate Vice President for Spiritual Formation. “I’m hopeful to see this position cast vision for a vibrant student experience that is driven by the Great Commandment and focused on the Great Commission,” Lumpkin said. “I hope that through my work at MBU, I’ll be able to point people to Christ so that they might know His steadfast love, abounding mercy and magnificent … [Read more...]
2022 HLGU Phonathon approaches
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) alumni and friends will soon be receiving phone calls from current HLGU students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends. The 2022 HLGU Phonathon will be taking place on select nights between April 11 and April 21 from the institutional advancement office on the 4th floor of the Burt Administration building. Calling will take place between 5:30 and 7:30 pm on April 11-14 and 18-21. Callers will be reaching out to both HLGU alumni and … [Read more...]
Kimbrough writes book about what the church was designed to be
BOLIVAR, Mo. – The desire to know and share about what the church is supposed to be was the inspiration for Southwest Baptist University Matt Kimbrough’s book: “Reclaiming the Church Family: A Solution to the Corporate-Church Crisis.” “During my time in vocational ministry, over a decade, I never found a source that really helped me think through, biblically speaking, what God designed the church to be: How do we relate to one another? Why do we really exist?” said Kimbrough, assistant … [Read more...]
MBU’s MSW program to be offered fully online beginning this fall
SAINT LOUIS (MBU) – Beginning this fall, Missouri Baptist University (MBU) will offer its Master of Social Work (MSW) program fully online. MBU launched the MSW program in August of 2020, providing students a degree no other Christian institution in the area offers. The MSW program was designed so full-time students can complete the program in two years, while students completing the program part-time can do so within three years. Shifting to a fully online modality provides greater … [Read more...]
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