Alberta Gilpin: Building Family Through Service
Born in Columbia, Missouri, Alberta Gilpin’s story is one of steadfast faith, service, and the family bonds she has cultivated along the way. Alberta’s spiritual journey began when she was 12 years old—the same time her parents became Christians and joined a Baptist church. At 15, she came to a personal understanding that salvation was her own choice to make. Guided by her mother’s teaching, Alberta accepted Christ as her personal Savior. This decision has shaped her life ever since.
For 35 years, Alberta served Missouri Baptists through the Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU), embodying a heart for ministry and service. Her compassion extended globally in 1983, when she sponsored a Romanian family seeking refuge. Over time, they became more than friends—they became her family. Today, Alberta proudly claims kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids from this connection, as well as three cousins she lovingly refers to as her “adopted children.”
Alberta has also dedicated her time and talents to teaching and church ministry. She taught seventh grade writing for one year and served on staff at Parkade Baptist Church for a decade.
Through her faith-filled life and service to others, Alberta has created a legacy of love and connection that continues to impact those around her.
