Missouri Quilt Festival

05/30/2026

Since launching in June 2025, Stronger Family Services has served 67 families in crisis.

The best part? All 67 families are still together today. 🙌

Zero separations. Zero entries into the foster system. Just stronger families.

As a 100% donor-funded ministry, this impact is only possible because of people like you who choose to bridge the gap. Your support goes directly to supporting families in crisis!

Give now
www.mbch.org/ways-to-give/

05/18/2026

05/04/2026

A Celebration of Faith and Legacy
Our hearts are full as we reflect on the beautiful Celebration of Life for Dr. Juston Gates. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us in person, tuned in via livestream, or sent prayers and support from afar.

A special thank you to those who worked behind the scenes to make the service so meaningful. It was a privilege to gather not just to celebrate his life, but more importantly, to celebrate his profound love for God and his tireless passion for serving Him.

For those who were unable to attend, a recording of the service is available to view here: mbch.org/memorial/

04/28/2026

Celebration of Life Service Announced for Dr. Juston Gates
The Gates family announces the Celebration of Life Service for President Dr. Juston Gates. The service will be held to honor his life, legacy, and ministry.

Saturday, May 2nd at 10:00 a.m.

Nashville Roadhouse Theater
3069 Shepherd of the Hills Expy
Branson, MO 65616

In lieu of flowers, the family and MBCH request that memorial contributions be directed to the Missouri Baptist Foundation in care of the Juston Gates Fund. This fund has been established to benefit the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home, St. Jude Children's Hospital, and educational scholarships.

Memorial contributions may be sent to:
Missouri Baptist Foundation
c/o Juston Gates Fund
PO Box 1113
Jefferson City, MO 65102

04/23/2026

It is with a heavy heart and great sense of loss that we announce the passing of our brother in Christ, devoted father, beloved pastor, and President of MBCH, Dr. Juston Gates. Dr. Gates was recently hospitalized for injuries sustained on a business-related hunting trip, and he eventually succumbed to those injuries on April 23, 2026 at 12:02am.

Dr. Gates went to be with the Lord with his family standing by his side. He was well known for his love of and obedient service to Jesus Christ. He had a deep love for his family, both his family at home as well as his MBCH family. Dr. Gates will be greatly missed by all those who knew him, and we continue to welcome prayers for his family and friends, as well as for MBCH leadership as we mourn this great loss.

A Memorial service for Dr. Juston Gates will be held on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, Details to follow.

03/07/2026

AWESOME changes for 2026.

1. We are changing the name to Stitched in Love. The new logo is at the bottom of the letter.

2. We are not going to have a Quilt Auction. Instead, we want to encourage you to donate quilts to the many programs of MBCH. We serve many moms and families and need quilts that will bless the children and families in our care. We give out over 1000 Quilts each year, but know that the need is greater. We know you can meet the need!

3. MBCH also has other sewing project needs that they could use your help with. If you are interested in making some of these projects or having a Charity Sew Day, please contact Ben King with MBCH Foundation at [email protected] or 816.472.9072.

4. The Quilted Cow Raymore is Hosting 3 Charity Sew Days and a Charity Sew Retreat on September 25- 26, 2026.

Learn more at Stitched in Love Quilting Event - Missouri Baptist Children's Home • MBCH

03/03/2026

Stronger families build stronger futures. 💙
Through our Stronger Family Services program, families facing difficult seasons receive personalized, trauma-informed support, parent education, and access to licensed therapists—all at no cost. Using evidence-based practices like Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), we work alongside families to strengthen relationships, build stability, and help children remain safely at home. Support is available 24/7, because families shouldn’t have to face challenges alone.

02/27/2026

MBCH Children and Family Ministries (MBCH-CFM) is committed to walking alongside families during some of the most important and vulnerable seasons of life. Through its Home Visitation ministry, MBCH-CFM serves pregnant women and new mothers with children from birth to age three, offering consistent....

02/09/2026

At MBCH Children and Family Ministries, we are given the sacred opportunity to be God’s hands extended to children, youth, and families during some of the most vulnerable seasons of their lives. Read the full story from The Pathway, Missouri Baptists' news source.