Campus Life

At a recent long-term care provider meeting sponsored by the Department of Health & Senior Services, Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries was commended for innovation through the Senior Deer Hunt initiative.  A week later, I had the privilege of leading a presentation at the LeadingAge...

Mildred Chenault

A Heart Full of Faith & Family

Mildred was born on July 17th, 1934, in Guymon, Oklahoma. In 1952, she married David Chenault, and together they built a life that spanned five decades. Though their marriage eventually ended, they were blessed with three...

Ron Townsend

Commitment to Faith & Community

Ron Townsend was born on April 3, 1947, in Washington, D.C. He recalls 1955 being a significant year for him. That year, he moved to Missouri when his father secured a job in the area, and he also...

Betty Anne Bailey

Enriching Lives with Service & Love

Betty Anne Bailey has been a dedicated part of the Baptist Homes of Adrian team for the past nine months, serving as the Business Office Manager and Human Resources Manager. In her role, she brings a...

Sonya Hollingsworth Finding Contentment & Community Sonya Hollingsworth was born in Kirksville, MO on October 21, 1939. Between 1960 and 1974, she moved eight times before finally settling in Jefferson City in 1974. Growing up in faith was a given for Sonya, with church every...

Dorothy Cranford: Texas Charm at Baptist Homes

Dorothy Cranford is a vibrant soul who brings a Texas-sized dose of charm and warmth to Baptist Homes of Chillicothe. While she humbly describes herself as a “happy old lady, grateful to be here,” Dorothy’s story and spirit...

Ken Martin Building Community Through Faithful Leadership Ken has been faithfully serving as the campus pastor at Baptist Homes of Ashland for nearly three years. He leads the campus in weekly Bible study and prayer meetings and coordinates monthly worship services that are followed by...

Decades of Compassionate Care Before the sign outside bore the name Baptist Homes of Tri-County, it was Tri-County Care Center— and Patricia Conway had long ago become an essential part of the lives of those who lived within its walls. A lot more than just...

The Power of Faith, Love, & Service

Born on May 1, 1921, in Denver, MO, Lorena Mayhugh’s roots run deep in the heart of the Midwest. Raised on a farm in Worth County, Lorena’s upbringing was filled with the values of hard work and faith....