Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries Receives National Heritage Award for Conservation Leadership

Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries was honored with the prestigious Heritage Award for outstanding commitment to advancing the national R3 conservation initiative—focused on Recruiting, Retaining, and Reactivating adult participation in outdoor and conservation activities, including hunting and fishing.

LeadingAge Member Communities recognized in Lt. Governor’s Senior Service Awards

Missouri Lt. Governor’s Senior Service Awards promote positive accomplishments by Missouri seniors in their local communities. During Advocacy Day meetings with LA MO members this year, Lt. Governor David Wassinger asked us to identify people worthy of recognition. Thanks to LA MO members for responding and nominating! Two seniors affiliated with LA MO members were honored: Mariann Baker, a resident volunteer at St. Andrews’ The Willows at Brooking Park and Diana Butler from EverTrue’s PACE Program (pictured right with Lt. Gov. Wassinger, Drew Redman, and Bill Bates).

Register now for LeadingAge Missouri’s “Ripples of Impact” Annual Conference & EXPO, May 28‑30 at the Lodge of Four Seasons.

Join hundreds of aging‑services professionals for three days of inspiration, education, and connection. Keynote speaker Fr. Greg Boyle — founder of Homeboy Industries and 2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree — will open the event, followed by strategy sessions with industry expert Andy Edeburn and dozens of breakouts in leadership, finance, compliance, clinical care, and workforce development. Highlights include a special screening of Cycling Without Age and the debut of the Ripple of Impact Awards (nominate a changemaker by May 15). Secure your seat, sponsorship, or exhibit space today and be part of the 2025 conversation shaping the future of aging services.

Last Chance to Lead: Leadership Academy Registration Closes April 30

Registration for the 12‑month LeadingAge Missouri Leadership Academy closes April 30—secure your spot before it’s gone. Beginning this May, you’ll join four in‑person summits, monthly Zoom meet‑ups, and one‑on‑one coaching led by Jordan River Group to craft a personalized leadership playbook. Whether you manage teams today or simply show leadership promise, the academy will sharpen your ability to lead yourself, others, the business, and change — preparing you for bigger roles and deeper advocacy.