Fellowship Week 2026
We invite you to return to campus for our annual Fellowship Week—a special time of worship, encouragement, and reconnecting with the Mission U community. Enjoy events like the Alumni Breakfast, Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2026, and much more.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates as Fellowship Week 2026 approaches!
JOIN US APRIL 28-MAY 1, 2026, FOR OUR ANNUAL FELLOWSHIP WEEK CELEBRATION!
TUESDAY
- 9:20AM – Student Awards Chapel
- 6:30PM – Evening Session
- 8:30PM – Reception
WEDNESDAY
- 9:00A – Morning Session
- 11:30A – Ladies Meeting//BBFI Business Meeting
- 1:00P – Retired Pastor & Missionary Lunch
- 6:30P – Evening Session
- 8:30P – Reception
THURSDAY
- 8:00A – Alumni Breakfast ($15)
- 10:00A – BBFI Missions Morning
- 6:30P – Evening Session
- 8:30P – Reception
FRIDAY
- 8:30A – Graduates Lineup
- 9:00A – Class Pictures
- 10:00A – Commencement Ceremony
Featured Speakers
Alan Fisher
Tim Downs
Joel Byers
Max Kennedy
David Martin
Nate Harmon
Chris Highfill
Zach Stewart
Joey Candillo
Booth Rental
For more information about vendor spaces, please contact Brad Cooksey at (417) 268-6020
Childcare
Childcare will be available for children kindergarten age and below. Childcare will open 15 mins before each service and close 15 minutes following service.
Commencement Speaker
John Reilly
John was born and raised in Michigan, and he has lived there his entire life, except for four years living in Springfield, MO during college. As a result of the bus ministry of Ryan Road Baptist Church in Warren, MI, he accepted Jesus as his Savior at the age of 13. He has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology from Baptist Bible College and a Master of Arts degree in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University. In 1981, John became the Youth and Music Director at Beacon Baptist Church in Taylor, MI. His entire ministry has been at Beacon where he now serves as Senior Pastor since December 31, 2017. In addition to pastoring, he currently serves as chairman of trustees for Boston Baptist College, Chairman of the Michigan Baptist Bible Fellowship, and a part of the advisory board for the Missions Office. John has been married to his wife and ministry partner, Rhonda (Askren), for 44 years. God has blessed them with 4 married children and 8 grandchildren.