Baptist

The Ottawa University basketball team will take on the national powerhouse Kentucky Wildcats in an exhibition game Nov. 2 in Lexington, Ky.

On Aug. 9, 2014, the city of Ferguson, Mo., moved from being a little-known St. Louis suburb to an international headline.

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!”

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. 

Students yelled as they jockeyed for positions around the racetrack and rooted for their cars as they shot down the track. Cheers followed each heat as winners beamed and losers tried to be gracious.

Members of First Baptist Church in La Plata, Mo., threw a big party and invited all their neighbors to celebrate the church’s 175th anniversary.

Missourians know Jean Carnahan for her contributions in the past. But to a host of young people and friends, Jean is an encourager and a mender of brokenness (everything from relationships to world problems) — two constant outgrowths of strong religious faith.

William Jewell College will begin a nationwide search during the 2015-16 academic year to replace President David Sallee, who will retire in August 2016.

Christopher Calmer has stepped down as president and treasurer of the Missouri Baptist Foundation, effective on June 25.

Foundation Executive Vice President Stephen Mathis has been named as interim president.

Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Heartland participants heard updates from partner field personnel and member churches and saw Associate Coordinator Jeff Langford recognized for 10 years of service during a regional meeting held in conjunction with the national Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly June 15-19 in Dallas.