Carl Hunker, longtime missionary to Chinese, dies at 99 years
William Carl Hunker was born in Lakeview, Ore., on April 24, 1916, to Harry C. Hunker and Louise A. Bosworth. He served as a missionary, church
Baptists speak out against human trafficking
The issue of human trafficking occasionally makes national headlines, such as during Super Bowl weekend. But for the millions of people caught in it, trafficking is a daily
Baptists minister to survivors of human trafficking
Although sometimes portrayed as a problem found in other nations, human trafficking also occurs in large numbers in the United States. The FBI includes St. Louis as one of the top 20 trafficking cities in the U.S., and governmental groups have also identified Kansas City
SBU breaks ground for its $2.7 million expansion
Southwest Baptist University broke ground Dec. 18 on a project to expand and renovate the Bolivar campus’ Gene Taylor National Free Enterprise Center, which houses the Robert
Sorbo recounts place of faith in stroke recovery
Actor, director and author Kevin Sorbo focused on faith, freedom and hope in his keynote address to more than 500 attendees at Hannibal-LaGrange University’s Annual Booster Banquet
Reflecting on violence as part of Advent
On the second Sunday of Advent, the lawn of Highland Baptist Church in Louisville, Ky., will be covered with wooden crosses like one sees in
MBU dedicates Spartan Field facility in ceremony
Missouri Baptist University dedicated its new Spartan Field and Field House Nov. 3.
Some churches creatively ‘Deck the Halls’ for Advent
On the first Sunday of Advent, First Baptist Church of Lee’s Summit, Mo., experiences what Randy Buffington calls “controlled chaos.”
BWA leader helps University Heights celebrate
University Heights Baptist Church in Springfield,
Central President Molly Marshall honored for 10 years
R. Alan Culpepper (left) praised former seminary staff colleague Molly Marshall (right) as a visionary leader during a 10th anniversary celebration of her presidency