Dr. Jordan Cox Plants Church for College Students on MBU’s Campus

Written by Madisyn House on May 21, 2021. Posted in News

For the first time in the school’s history, Missouri Baptist University hosts a church geared toward college students, called College Park Church, which began meeting weekly on campus Aug. 23, 2020, and this summer approaches its one-year anniversary.

Myranda Kenshalo, Nathanael Pezzo and Lindsey Peters are part of the College Park Church worship team that lead the congregation on Sundays.      Photo by Madisyn House

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PHOTO GALLERY: COVID-19 Affects Businesses Across the STL Area

Written by Carter Mize on January 26, 2021. Posted in Media

The coronavirus pandemic has affected everyone’s lives in different ways. Businesses are no exception, as they have been forced to adjust to COVID-19. Some businesses can afford temporary shutdowns, while others have been forced to close their doors forever. Whether it is totally closing or shifting to online orders, St. Louis businesses are constantly working to navigate through this historic period, and this Photo Gallery spotlights this struggle in the STL business community.

The Apple Store in West County Mall, usually bustling with customers during normal times, recently had this sign posted in its window, stating simply, “Closed until further notice.” While Apple, one of the largest companies on Earth, can sustain the pandemic and has returned to at least allowing customers to pick up items they have ordered online, other businesses find themselves not nearly as fortunate.      Photos by Carter Mize

The Sugarfire Smokehouse restaurant in O’Fallon, Missouri, displays a sign encouraging customers to call ahead with their orders and offering free delivery.

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Faith Based on a Firm Foundation

Written by Sarah Broyles on October 23, 2018. Posted in Opinion

Many people find their faith through life-changing experiences, as the lowest point in their life brings them to ask for God’s grace in a time of need. I, on the other hand, find myself with no dramatic story of my faith, but lean on a constant foundation as I walk through life.

Photo illustration by Dani Jo Stevenson

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Why Dress with Less?

Written by Gillian Burroughs on April 5, 2018. Posted in Arts & Entertainment

In the world of fashion, modesty is too often losing its importance, but maybe it’s time to shine some light on a different take on style, with looks that show you off without showing everything off, proving modesty and style can coexist quite effectively.

Copyright-free photo by Google

Covered from head to toe we see lovely women of all ages can dress stylishly and currently while also maintaining their modesty, proving that fashion can be attained while morals are maintained.

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Her Mission to Make Him Famous

Written by Abigail Scanio on April 1, 2018. Posted in News

“I feel like that’s specifically what God’s put on my heart, to write for the broken.”

Photo by Abigail Scanio

Maddi Sullivan sits on her dorm room bed in the MBU Apartments recently, honestly and openly sharing her difficult story of tragedy, challenges and, ultimately, triumph through Jesus Christ.

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