- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 April 27, 2026

FIRST-PERSON: Jesus’ most difficult command

FIRST-PERSON: Jesus’ most difficult command

April 27, 2026

By Adam Dooley A shocking act on a dark New York highway once left a nation demanding justice, but what followed told a far deeper…

Preaching Conference inspires pastors to teach challenging books of the Bible

Dr. Wayne VanHorn connects theological themes within Jeremiah to the New Testament during the 2026 Preaching Conference on April 14 at Garaywa Camp and Conference Center in Clinton. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

Preaching Conference inspires pastors to teach challenging books of the Bible

April 24, 2026

Lifeway trustees elect Ryan Blackwell as president and CEO

Ryan Blackwell

Lifeway trustees elect Ryan Blackwell as president and CEO

April 23, 2026

FIRST-PERSON: The Bible’s definition of ‘single’

FIRST-PERSON: The Bible’s definition of ‘single’

April 22, 2026

GuideStone expands property and casualty insurance solutions for Mississippi churches

GuideStone expands property and casualty insurance solutions for Mississippi churches

April 22, 2026

Pace receives unanimous vote
to be Southeastern president
WAKE FOREST, N.C. (BP) — Trustees of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary voted unanimously April 21 to install Scott Pace as the entity’s seventh president. He will officially succeed Daniel Akin on July 31. Southeastern Board Chair Carlos Goodrich pointed to Pace’s “love for the local church” and “heart for equipping pastors, missionaries and ministry leaders” during his time as provost as indications the incoming president will carry on the school’s identity as “the Great Commission Seminary.” “Southeastern has a strong foundation, and Dr. Pace brings both continuity with that foundation and the vision needed to lead the seminary forward in fulfilling its mission of training the next generation of ministry leaders,” he said. Pace will continue serving as provost, a role he’s held since June 2023, while adding the new title of president-elect. He will be officially inaugurated at the board of trustees’ fall meeting.