Dear Students, Parents and Mission U Family, 

To address the Coronavirus (COVID-19) the Emergency Response Team, the senior leadership along with the faculty and staff of Mission University (Mission U), have continued to meet and discuss options facing our students and campus. Without question, our immediate focus is on the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff. 

As of today, Mission U remains open. It is our current plan to have classes return after spring break on Monday, March 23. We are developing plans and options in case plans need to change. Given the serious nature of the situation, we are making preparations for both short and long term options to get through the semester. 

Currently, Mission U or the Springfield area has no reported or confirmed cases of COVID-19.

To do our part, Mission U has significantly increased its campus cleaning and sanitization schedules as an additional precaution.  

This past weekend we proactively canceled study trips to Israel and Kenya which were to occur during spring break. We have canceled the upcoming College Days event, April 1-2 and are discussing other future scheduled events.   

Students will receive notifications and updates and should regularly check their email and our website, gobbc.edu. 

Mission U suggests that students, faculty, and staff follow city, state, and federal guidance regarding travel restrictions and precautions. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website includes helpful information on the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): https://www.cdc.gov/ 

For local reports and information, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department website is https://www.springfieldmo.gov/2853/Health

Please know that this is a historical situation and we are giving the student safety, experience and success a priority in any decisions. 

Always remember, Jesus, challenged us to be a light to our dark world. 

Matthew 5.14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

May we all use this “dark” time to be a light just as Jesus challenged us 

From the one that did not hesitate to touch and love a leper, we know we are to love and help those going through a difficult time.

Mark 1. 40 Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” 41 Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.”

All around us are those living with fear and great anxiety. May we be willing to help and share the love of Jesus that we have been blessed to have experienced. 

Please pray for us as we make the best decisions possible.

May God bless and protect us in these times,