WBU to host conference for smaller churches; pastors share how COVID-19 has impacted their churches
WBU to host conference for smaller churches; pastors share how COVID-19 has impacted their churches By Logan Whaley | February 2, 2021 at 9:31 PM CST - Updated February 2 at 11:17 PM
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (KAIT) - Over 60 small churches in Region 8 plan on attending the Equip Conference at Williams Baptist University Saturday.
The conference has been around for a few years now, but this is the first year they’ve held the conference since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Dr. Robert Foster, Department Chair of Christian Ministries at WBU, helps direct the Equip Conference every year. He said the pandemic is a point of discussion.
Williams Baptist University hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinic for staff
WBU faculty members receive vaccine By Region 8 Newsdesk | January 21, 2021 at 10:50 PM CST - Updated January 21 at 10:50 PM
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (KAIT) - Dozens of Williams Baptist University faculty members on Thursday received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, with one staff member saying it will help keep people healthy.
The clinic was held at the Mabee Student Center.
Chris Graddy, who works as director of marketing and communications at the university, said he received the shot and felt better because of it.
“You know, it was a great opportunity to take while it’s here, obviously, just to protect ourselves and to protect our students as well and the other faculty around us,” Graddy said.
Photo: Kenzie Hatman (left) and Kirsten Stroud
Two Mountain Home High School seniors will be continuing their athletic careers on the collegiate level. Kenzie Hatman and Kirsten Stroud signed national letters of intent on Wednesday to join the women’s soccer program at Williams Baptist University in Walnut Ridge.
Photo: Kirsten Stroud surrounded by family and coaches
Stroud says she is excited to have the opportunity to continue playing soccer beyond high school.
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