- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 October 16, 2025

IN THE MARGINS: Quit Studying the Rung. Keep Climbing.

IN THE MARGINS: Quit Studying the Rung. Keep Climbing.

October 16, 2025

Tony MartinEditor Don’t waste your time on failures and shortcomings. Consider the lessons learned from them as rungs in a ladder. Step up, and don’t…

Worship Leader Roundtables lead to open discussion, encouragement

Participants gather for a Worship Leader Roundtable on Sept. 25 at Northcrest Church, Meridian. (Photo credit: Paul Davis)

Worship Leader Roundtables lead to open discussion, encouragement

October 15, 2025

Lack of gospel access top concern for deaf conference leaders

The annual Mississippi Baptist Conference of the Deaf saw 115 participate Sept. 26-28 at Garaywa Camp and Conference Center. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

Lack of gospel access top concern for deaf conference leaders

October 14, 2025

Bible Studies for Life: October 19

Bible Studies for Life: October 19

October 14, 2025

Explore the Bible: October 19

Explore the Bible: October 19

October 14, 2025

SEBTS president Akin
announces retirement
WAKE FOREST, N.C. — Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary President Daniel L. Akin announced today (Oct. 14) he will retire from the role at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. His official retirement date is July 31, 2026. Akin, Southeastern’s longest serving president, made the announcement in a chapel service during the SEBTS Board of Trustees annual fall visit. Reflecting on more than 21 years as president, Akin acknowledged his gratitude to the Lord and to the Southeastern family while also expressing confidence in the direction and leadership of the Southern Baptist Convention’s East Coast seminary.

Lottie Moon, Annie Armstrong
offerings surpass $278 million
NASHVILLE — Southern Baptists continue to prioritize pushing back lostness through missions, marking another strong year of generous giving to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. When the books closed on the SBC’s 2024-25 fiscal year Sept. 30, the Lottie offering totaled $207.2 million, and the Annie offering totaled $71.1 million, the second highest ever. The continued faithfulness in giving through both the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions demonstrates Southern Baptists’ unwavering commitment to the Great Commission, SBC missions leaders said.