Moberly CCCB Saints qualify for national tourney Mar 5, 2008
The CCCB men (13-18) under first year head coach Jack Defreitas will begin play in the tournament on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. against the winner of Wednesday's Providence College/Free Will Baptist Bible College game ... Last week they were eliminated from NCCAA Division II postseason play with an 87-81 loss to Baptist Bible College in the Central Region Tournament in Springfield on Feb. 28. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
People on the move Mar 3, 2008
Mark Steckiel has been named director of alumni and church relations. He previously served as director of church relations for three years and was senior pastor at Temple Baptist Church in Tacoma, Wash. (Scranton Times, PA)
74-year-old store owner has no plans to retire Feb 26, 2008
Carlos Clark developed a desire to open his own Christian bookstore while walking past the Lighthouse Christian Bookstore every day while attending the Southern Baptist Bible College. Carlos, his wife, June, and his two daughters moved to Columbus and fulfilled that desire when they opened the Columbus Christian Bookstore. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Royals romp to secure No. 3 playoff seed Feb 24, 2008
The Giants enter next weekend s NEAC playoffs as the third seed and will face local rival Baptist Bible College ... At Baptist Bible College, BaLamin Zulu hit a 3-pointer as time expired to lift the Wildcats over the Defenders. (Scranton Times, PA)
Lakers beat NBBC in season's final home game Feb 22, 2008
SAULT STE. MARIE - The Lake Superior State men's basketball team tuned up for its crucial Upper Peninsula road trip by beating Northland Baptist Bible College 90-39 Thursday at Bud Cooper Gymnasium. It was LSSU's final home game of the 2007-08 season. (Lssulakers.com)
Entertainment guide Feb 11, 2008
SHANE : Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Phelps Student Center, Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit, $10/$12/$15. AMERICAN BOYCHOIR: Feb. 17, 7 p.m., St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre, $20/$10. (Scranton Times, PA)
OWU men set for strong 9-game stretch Feb 3, 2008
The Eagles have passed the century mark twice, in wins against Baptist Bible College (104-84) and Manhattan Christian College (103-90), and scored 97 in a 16-point victory against Ecclesia College. They also filled the nets with 85-or-more points in another seven games. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Traffic and weather alert: School delays and closings; icy conditions expected all morning Updated 7:55 a.m. Feb 1, 2008
Abington Christian Academy: Closed Abington Heights School District: Closed Academy of Blessed Virgin Mary: Closed Acorns to Oaks: Closed All Saints Academy/Scranton: Closed All Saints Eastern Orthodox School: Closed All Saints Elementary: Closed Allied Services dePaul School: Closed Alternative Learning Center: Closed Apple Tree/Susquehanna Prep: Closed Bangor Area School District: 2 Hour Delay, Mod KDG, No AM Vo-Tech Baptist Bible College ary: Closed Bear Creek Community School: Closed Benton... (Scranton Times, PA)
Misericordia downs rival Marywood Jan 29, 2008
At Baptist Bible College, Josh Workman and Justin Cook scored 12 points each in a non-conference win for the Defenders. Tim O Keefe and Nathan Penley added 11 and 10 points, respectively. (Scranton Times, PA)
Pioneers warming up for homecoming Jan 26, 2008
Thursday night he nailed 18 points and had eight rebounds against Baptist Bible College ... but despite not hitting that mark, they did win their basketball game as they defeated Baptist Bible College, 99-71 ... but despite not hitting that mark, they did win their basketball game as they defeated Baptist Bible College, 99-71. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Places to go and things to do Jan 25, 2008
SHANE : Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m., Phelps Student Center, Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit, $10/$12/$15. AMERICAN BOYCHOIR: Feb. 17, 7 p.m., St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre, $20/$10. (Scranton Times, PA)
CCC women lose by one Jan 24, 2008
CCC also is home Saturday afternoon for a 3 p.m. game against Baptist Bible College. Central (82) Mattison 3 0-2 6; Steele 1 0-0 2; McHenry 7 10-10 26; Hendrix 1 2-3 4; Wright 7 2-2 19; McCullough 1 0-0 2; Stevenson 6 4-5 16; Chapman 3 1-1 7. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Giants edge BBC Jan 23, 2008
Charles Edwards added 16 points in the game that featured eight ties and no lead greater than eight points. Josh Workman scored 18 points for Baptist Bible. (Scranton Times, PA)
Pioneers rumble to 24 point win Jan 22, 2008
The Pioneers defeated Baptist Bible College, 84-60, Saturday night ... Saturday night the Pioneers downed their second straight Baptist school as they defeated Baptist Bible College of Springfield, Mo. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Largest high school crop in history competes for admission Jan 14, 2008
Other area schools, including Lackawanna College, Keystone College and Baptist Bible College and Seminary, have also seen increases in applications and inquiries. A waiting game. (Scranton Times, PA)
Susquehanna’s balance too much for Baptist Bible Jan 8, 2008
Susquehanna s balance too much for Baptist Bible STAFF REPORT 01/08/2008 Susquehanna University used a balanced team effort to defeat Baptist Bible College, 54-44, Monday in women s basketball. Naomi Sweeney scored a game-high 12 points. (Scranton Times, PA)
Biagioli, Bicknell power Scranton at Invitational Jan 6, 2008
Tim O Keefe scored a game-high 22 and Josh Workman 21 points for Baptist Bible College in a loss at Cazenovia ... At Cazenovia College, Liz Bole had 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead Baptist Bible College to a win in North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) action. (Scranton Times, PA)
Salem Church has new youth pastor Dec 16, 2007
She is finishing her student teaching for a degree in music education from Maranatha Baptist Bible College, Watertown, Wis. Barlow will concentrate his ministry with senior high and junior high youth as well as be involved in other pastoral duties. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Candidate profile: Huckabee riding surge of support Dec 8, 2007
Huckabee graduated from a Baptist Bible college and became a pastor and a religious broadcaster. In 1993, he narrowly won a special election for lieutenant governor. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Marywood women suffer first defeat Dec 7, 2007
Despite a 28-point performance by Jamie Cousart, King s College fell to Baptist Bible College, 77-68, in overtime. Baptist Bible pulled away in overtime, hitting 13 of 14 foul shots. (Scranton Times, PA)
Weekend entertainment guide Dec 6, 2007
WINTER CONCERT: Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Murphy Memorial Library, Baptist Bible College ary, 538 Venard Road, Clarks Summit, $7/$3. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: featuring costumed guided tours, music and refreshments, hosted by Lackawanna Historical Society, Friday, 7 to 9 p.m., Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave.. (Scranton Times, PA)
More of this story Dec 2, 2007
The Eagles claimed their second-straight victory Saturday by crushing the Baptist Bible College Patriots, 104-84. OWU improved to 8-1 with the triumph. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
AREA SCHEDULE Nov 24, 2007
Messiah College (John Boyd) at Baptist Bible College, 7 p.m.. Elmira College (Jon Adamson) at Alfred University, 8 p.m.. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
Community : A time of Thanksgiving Nov 22, 2007
Twice a month, students from Northland Baptist Bible College spend an afternoon singing Christian songs. These young people are enthusiastic, helpful and sing beautifully. (Forest Republican, WI)
Moberly CCCB men lose both games at Lincoln Classic Nov 21, 2007
The CCCB Saints will travel this Friday along with the women's basketball team to Springfield to play against Baptist Bible College with the women's game starting at 5:30 p.m.. Come Saturday, the two programs will host afternoon games on the CCCB campus. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Colonels win opener Nov 20, 2007
Wilkes University placed five players in doubles figures en route to an 83-70 win over Baptist Bible College in the season opener for the Colonels on Monday night in the Marts Center. Wilkes took an early 12-5 lead on a rebound and basket by John Defeo. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Wilkes wins opener Nov 20, 2007
John DeRojas canned 14 of his 16 points in the second half to lead five Wilkes players in double-figures. Steve Kline finished with 15 points and 13 rebounds while Matt Gould had 13 points, five assists and five steals. (Scranton Times, PA)
Area institutions building up Nov 18, 2007
In the next 15 years at Baptist Bible College and Seminary, the school plans to invest more than $50 million in projects, including a 70,000-square-foot addition to the student center. The college hopes to have the first phase, which would include three basketball courts, a climbing wall and outdoor track, completed by 2010. (Scranton Times, PA)
Dodgeland board approves 3 year auditing services Nov 14, 2007
In other personnel matters, the board approved the placement of Julie Rabe, a student teacher from Maranatha Baptist Bible College in Watertown, in the elementary school during the third and fourth quarter of the 2007-08 school year. The annual staff appreciation picnic was set for May 28, but the location is yet to be determined. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
2 will be appointed to board Nov 13, 2007
He is on the faculty of Maranatha Baptist Bible College and has served on many governing committees there. Morris has also served as a volunteer coach in the Watertown Park and Recreation program. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
It wasn't her time Nov 8, 2007
Ashley is a recent graduate of Harrison High School and a freshman at Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Mo ... Ashley is an intercultural studies major at Baptist Bible College and wants to be a missionary. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
The Internet is making us stupid (88) Nov 8, 2007
All of this is clothed in holiness, of course, in the home of the Baptist Bible College and world headquarters of the Assembly of God, where elder Ashcroft takes his turn Sundays running in place while speaking in tongues, even handling snakes on special occasions. You remember Elder Ashcroft, right. (Salon)
Holocaust survivor tells story for BBC program College presents play based on ‘world of Anne Frank’ Oct 27, 2007
On Thursday night, after the opening of Baptist Bible College s production of And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank, the Philadelphia-area Holocaust survivor recalled her journey out and back ... The play marks the first time Ms. Weiss has collaborated with Baptist Bible College, but she said she feels a connection with the campus. (Scranton Times, PA)
CCCB women drop tourney opener Oct 20, 2007
Come Tuesday, Oct. 23 they will compete at the NCAA Division II Central Region Soccer Tournament hosted in Springfield where Moberly plays against Baptist Bible College. Comments. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Donations to local colleges set records Oct 6, 2007
This week, Marywood University and the University of Scranton announced record giving, and other schools, including Baptist Bible College, Keystone College and Lackawanna College, also reported an increase in gifts ... n Baptist Bible College: Scholarship donations up 24 percent. (Scranton Times, PA)
Cover-up alleged in death Oct 6, 2007
MADISON Did Maranatha Baptist Bible College and the Watertown police cover up the cause of death of a college student in 2001 calling it a suicide instead of a homicide. That is what is alleged in an equal protection lawsuit filed last week in federal court, which claims local police didn't properly investigate Joshua Leffring's death on campus on Sept. 29, 2001. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
CCCB announces basketball schedule, soccer team beats St. Louis Christian Oct 5, 2007
The Saints wrap up its regular season with a seven-game homestand starting on Jan. 28 hosting Faith Baptist Bible College and concludes with Calvary Bible College arriving here on Feb. 15. CCCB women's basketball team under head coach Anne Menear opens its 2007-08 campaign on the road for its first five games starting Nov. 9 at Papillion, Neb. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
ON CAMPUS REPORT Sep 17, 2007
Waters scored the game-winning goals in wins over Mount Mercy College (4-2) and Maranatha Baptist Bible College (2-1). The freshman hit the back of the net with North Central's third goal of the game at 50:28 to give North Central a 3-2 lead over Mount Mercy. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Local students movin' on up Sep 16, 2007
At Baptist Bible College and Seminary, there may not be movie theaters, but each year, usually one residence hall is renovated. Students live and learn together, and officials at all local colleges agree that's important. (Scranton Times, PA)
COLLEGE BRIEFS Sep 16, 2007
Events open to the public this week include. Monday: Constitution Day forum, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Evans Hall, Hibbard Campus Center, on the powers of government with Lackawanna County Commissioner Robert C. Cordaro as guest speaker. (Scranton Times, PA)
Local Sports Briefs Aug 31, 2007
The Saints will travel Friday to play Pillsbury Baptist Bible College in Owatonna, Minn. CCCB's first home game isn't until Sept. 25 when they host Saint Louis Christian College. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Local graduate authors book on African American christians Aug 21, 2007
Dr. Robert Kellemen, a graduate of Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit, co-authored Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction ... Kellemen graduated from Baptist Bible College in 1981, and still helps at the school s annual Fender Blue Wrestling Camp, after having been a member of the school s wrestling team while a student. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Local colleges ranked among best Aug 17, 2007
Both Keystone College and Baptist Bible College and Seminary were ranked in the fourth tier, or schools ranked between 48 and 61, for baccalaureate colleges in the north. It is the first year either college has been ranked. (Scranton Times, PA)
Running on faith Aug 16, 2007
He came to Boston in 1981 to go to Baptist Bible College. He did some evangelizing in the prisons, but in 1993, as he put it, "the Lord asked me to come here and do the sign ministry.". (Boston Globe)
City: Lost tax in demolition well worth it Jul 24, 2007
Students from Baptist Bible College, Johnson College, Keystone College, Lackawanna College, Marywood University, Penn State Worthington Scranton campus and the University of Scranton participated in the survey. The university also makes its staff available to work with local municipalities in consulting capacities, performs community service work through its students and faculty, and interacts in other ways to benefit the community, school officials said. (Scranton Times, PA)
Sewer fix on the way in Abingtons Jul 24, 2007
The moratorium has since been lifted, but the department is still limiting growth near Baptist Bible College, Mr. O Neill said. DEP is very concerned with an overflow at the pump station and at the treatment plant, he said. (Scranton Times, PA)
CV reviews lead to resignations Jun 15, 2007
David Edmondson resigned last year as chief executive of RadioShack, the US consumer electronics retailer, after admitting he had not received a BSc from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College. And Kenneth Lonchar, chief financial officer of the appropriately named Veritas software group, resigned in 2002 after it was revealed he did not hold a claimed Stanford MBA.. (MSNBC -- Business)
Schultz awarded HCE scholarship Jun 7, 2007
Schultz, 19, is the daughter of Dave and Robin Schultz of Chetek, and is presently attending Northland Baptist Bible College in Dunbar. Schultz plans to pursue a degree in office administration. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Cardinals proving they are little band that could May 30, 2007
" Sorrell is one of seven seniors who will be playing their last concert at 7 p.m. today at the high school. Later this year, she'll head to Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Mo., where she plans to study to be a missionary. Junior Tommy Duckworth is looking forward to the concert, as well. A drummer since age 4, Duckworth said the band's six drummers get to start out with a solo set. Duckworth said his faith in band was "renewed when Mr. H came in. " In three years, Duckworth already has... (The News-Herald)
Falwell left mark on American life May 18, 2007
He wrote in his autobiography that he was running with a gang of juvenile delinquents before he got turned around, but when he became a born-again Christian at 19, he gave up a chance to play professional baseball and transferred to a Baptist Bible college. When he died suddenly at the age of 73 on Tuesday, he left behind a 24,000-member church he founded in 1956 and built from nothing, an accredited university with an associated law school and seminary and a transformed relationship between... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Moral Majority founder Falwell dies at 73 May 17, 2007
He briefly attended college, but left in his sophomore year to enrol at the Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Mo. from which he graduated in 1956. (Canada.com)
Rev. Jerry Falwell dies at 73 May 16, 2007
Instead of accepting an offer to play professional baseball with the St. Louis Cardinals, he transferred to the Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Mo. Four years later, Falwell returned to Lynchburg, where he founded Thomas Road Baptist Church, which started with 35 members. (MSNBC -- Race)
Dodgeland board OKs class to construct memorial gardens May 16, 2007
Stephanie Wilson, a student teacher from Maranatha Baptist Bible College, will be placed in a fourth-grade classroom next year for the first quarter. The board approved the attendance of three FFA students at the Washington Leadership Conference in July. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
U.S. televangelist Jerry Falwell dies May 16, 2007
Falwell attended Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, and in 1956, he became the founding pastor of the Thomas Road Baptist Church of Lynchburg, which has grown to a membership in excess of 24,000. In 1971, he founded Liberty University in Lynchburg, an evangelical Christian liberal arts university. (Xinhuanet, China)
TV evangelist Jerry Falwell dies May 16, 2007
Falwell, born in Lynchburg on Aug. 11, 1933, finished his degree at Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Mo. while wooing his future wife, Macel Pate. (Los Angeles Times)
Graduation more special with dad's homecoming from Iraq May 12, 2007
Sarah hopes to attend Heartland Baptist Bible College in Oklahoma City, Okla. next spring or fall. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Survey: Discounts may draw collegiate business May 4, 2007
Students from Baptist Bible College, Johnson College, Keystone College, Lackawanna College, Marywood University, Penn State Worthington Scranton and the University of Scranton participated. Asked what programs would be an incentive for using downtown Scranton, 90 percent of 1,041 students who responded to the survey cited a student identification discount by presenting a valid college or university ID card, a student is automatically given a discount for goods and services. (Scranton Times, PA)
Maranatha college has new president May 2, 2007
The Board of Trustees of Maranatha Baptist Bible College has selected Dr. Chuck Phelps as the fourth president of Maranatha. Phelps comes to Maranatha from Trinity Baptist Church in Concord, N.H., where he has served as the senior pastor since 1989. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Berres Brothers Cafe to hold open house May 1, 2007
Plans for a fund-raising partnership with the Watertown High School DECA Club are in progress, and Maranatha Baptist Bible College has been working closely with Berres Brothers on a project with one of its business classes. ADVERTISEMENT. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
• Wolverines' quickness eventually wears down Vikings Mar 3, 2007
"Meier led Prairie with 13 points and Liz Leffler and Alexis Mikaelian added eight each."We exceeded all expecations and played really well in the second half of the season," said Owsley, whose team won eight of its last 12 games and will lose just two seniors to graduation.Division 4CATHOLIC CENTRAL:The Lady Toppers' WIAA Division 4 sectional semifinal game against Black Hawk at Evansville was postponed Friday night because of bad weather. The game will be played at 7 p.m. today at Evansville... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
• PREP NOTEBOOK: Catholic Central facing giant killers Mar 2, 2007
Both the boys' and girls' teams from Union Grove Christian are playing in their respective state tournaments at Maranatha Baptist Bible College in Watertown. The Cougar girls played Bay City Baptist of Green Bay Thursday night and the boys play Menomonee Falls Calvary Baptist at 8:15 p.m. tonight. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Here's someone who likes this weather Feb 27, 2007
Carlson started college as a business major at Baptist Bible College in Alaska, and finished with a masters of divinity degree at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. "I knew ever since I was 12 that I was going to be a pastor or missionary," he said. (Sioux City Journal)
Veteran to speak at Maranatha Feb 24, 2007
World War II veteran George Michel will be the guest speaker at the Winter History Seminar Series hosted by the Humanities Department at Maranatha Baptist Bible College Tuesday at 7 p.m.. Michel was a World War II draftee trained to be a radio operator/gunner on a B-24 bomber. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Keystone eliminated from playoffs Feb 21, 2007
Baptist Bible College advances to the North Eastern Athletic Conference Final Four with a 120-101 first-round win over Cazenovia on Tuesday in the Phelps Student Center. Justin Cook scored 32 points, and Nathan Penley added 27 in a wide-open game for the Defenders. (Scranton Times, PA)
Miseri’s season ends in double OT Feb 20, 2007
Both the Baptist Bible College and Keystone College men s basketball teams open the North Eastern Athletic Conference playoffs at home tonight at 7. The Defenders host Cazenovia in one North Division semifinal, while the Giants entertain Keuka in the other. (Scranton Times, PA)
