Missouri Baptist University and Missouri Baptist Foundation Award John Mason Peck Institute Fellow Scholarship to Michael T. Byrd Sr.

Michael T. Byrd Sr. has been awarded the John Mason Peck Institute Fellow Scholarship by Missouri Baptist University (MBU) in partnership with the Missouri Baptist Foundation. The scholarship was presented by Dr. Keith Ross, president of MBU; Dr. Neil Franks, president and treasurer of the Missouri Baptist Foundation; and Dr. Aaron Lumpkin, associate vice president for Spiritual Formation and assistant professor of Theology.

The John Mason Peck Institute at MBU is dedicated to equipping the next generation of Christian leaders pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministry. The institute provides workshops, mentorship opportunities and scholarships to support students in their spiritual and academic growth. MBU collaborates with the Missouri Baptist Foundation, which focuses on allocating financial resources for ministry through redemptive investing, to offer scholarship opportunities through the Peck Institute.

Dr. Aaron Lumpkin emphasized the significance of the partnership with the Missouri Baptist Foundation, stating that the support made the scholarship possible. He highlighted Byrd’s impact in the community, noting his role as a pastor, church planter, and mentor. “Pastor Byrd is a leader in our community, helping advance the good news of Jesus Christ across our city through church planting, discipleship and mentorship,” Lumpkin said.

Michael T. Byrd Sr. is pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministry while serving as pastor of Faith Community Bible Church in Jennings, Mo. He is also the Send City Missionary for St. Louis with the Send Network, the church-planting arm of the North American Mission Board. Additionally, Byrd oversees the Faithful Men Network, which connects and encourages inner city pastors for mission and gospel partnerships. He and his wife, Traci, have four children.

Missouri Baptist University is a Christ-centered institution located in St. Louis, offering more than 40 undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees in education, business and religion, and the Doctor of Education. The university provides degree programs at regional learning centers throughout the St. Louis metro area and online. For more information, visit www.mobap.edu or call 1-877-434-1115.

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