The Baptist Record - Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 August 12, 2026

Half a century of hope: First Baptist Jackson’s ESL Ministry marks 50 years of transforming lives

The ESL ministry at First Baptist Church, Jackson, celebrates its fiftieth anniversary this year. (Photo credit: FBJ)

Half a century of hope: First Baptist Jackson’s ESL Ministry marks 50 years of transforming lives

August 12, 2026

By Lindsey CarrawayWriting Specialist First Baptist Church, Jackson (FBJ), is celebrating 50 years of its English as a Second Language (ESL) ministry this year. From…

Explore the Bible: August 16

Explore the Bible: August 16

August 12, 2026

Bible Studies for Life: August 16

Bible Studies for Life: August 16

August 12, 2026

Church membership is biblical, theologians say, despite cultural headwinds

Church membership is biblical, theologians say, despite cultural headwinds

August 11, 2026

Elementary education students REAP benefits of landmark MC-CPSD partnership

Mississippi Christian University (MC) President Blake Thompson (seated second from right) and Clinton Public School District (CPSD) Superintendent Andy Schoggin (seated second from left) sign the Rising Educator and Arrow Partnership (REAP) agreement on July 30 at Clinton’s Northside Elementary School. (Photo credit: MC)

Elementary education students REAP benefits of landmark MC-CPSD partnership

August 7, 2026

Iconic Gaither duo announces
historic 'Homecoming' release
ALEXANDRIA, Ind. (BP) — Iconic Gospel duo Bill and Gloria Gaither are releasing a first-ever album entirely of songs the two have penned during their marriage and partnership spanning decades. “You are Loved” features new recordings from the duo’s November 2025 historic “Homecoming” celebration with more than 250 artists at TBN studios in Hendersonville, Tenn., and is one of four projects drawing from the 70 recordings completed there. The album launches today, Aug. 11, with the release of its first single, “I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About to Happen,” which the Gaithers penned in 1992, in a new recording featuring Angela Primm and Amy Perry of Selah, along with the voices of the hundreds who joined the Homecoming. Sandi Patty, Janet Paschal, Jimmy Fortune, Mark Lowry, Wes Hampton, Reggie Smith, Wyatt Austin, Adam Crabb, The Martins and The Isaacs are among the featured artists joining the Gaithers.