HLGU dedicates Carroll Science Center
Hannibal-LaGrange University dedicated the new Carroll Science Center Oct. 16, just two years shy of breaking ground for the 40,000-square-foot, $7 million building.
‘Forward’ theme of 2015 MBC Annual Meeting
The 181st gathering of the Missouri Baptist Convention takes place in Springfield, Mo., Oct. 26-28, at the Springfield Expo Center. This year's theme is "Forward" is being streamed live on the convention's site along with the preceding Pastor's Conference.
ABC micro-lending program provides ministry opportunities
Tom Mason* struggled to make ends meet, even though he had a full-time job. Willing to work more, he wanted to start a small landscaping business that
MBC and Foundation lawyers make appeal arguments Sept. 15
The Missouri Baptist Convention and the Missouri Baptist Foundation were back in the Western District Court of Appeals in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 15.
Langford new CBF Heartland coordinator
The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Heartland has named Jeff Langford as its new coordinator, effective Jan 1.
Urban church planting engages unreached subcultures
When East St. Louis is mentioned on the news, the focus usually remains on the crime rate and its status as one of the deadliest cities in the nation. For others it is a community ripe for the gospel.
Ottawa, Kentucky set unlikely hoops game in Lexington
The Ottawa University basketball team will take on the national powerhouse Kentucky Wildcats in an exhibition game Nov. 2 in Lexington, Ky.
Ferguson Commission co-chairs consider faith communities important for change
On Aug. 9, 2014, the city of Ferguson, Mo., moved from being a little-known St. Louis suburb to an international headline.
From microbiology to minister: ABC Great Rivers exec retires after nearly 18 years at the helm
When asked why he gave up microbiology and academia for a pastor’s life, Dwight Stinnett always responds: “God has a tremendous sense of humor!”
Baptists seeking ways to bridge racial divide
As public attention has been brought to issues of racism, violence and injustice, many Baptists have joined the discussion, seeking ways to heal the racial divide.