The Baptist Record - Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 October 30, 2026

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Pray for Christians globally on Nov. 1 Day of Prayer for Persecuted Church

Nov. 1 is a Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. (Photo credit: IMB)

Pray for Christians globally on Nov. 1 Day of Prayer for Persecuted Church

October 30, 2026

NASHVILLE (BP) — As Christian persecution escalates in many countries, Southern Baptists will join others Nov. 1 in praying for the estimated 388 million believers…

Mississippi Baptists gather for 190th Annual Meeting

Mississippi Baptists gathered together for the 190th Annual Meeting of the Mississippi Baptist Convention Oct. 27-28 at Broadmoor Baptist Church in Madison. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

Mississippi Baptists gather for 190th Annual Meeting

October 29, 2026

Ministry Wives Conference overflows with fellowship, newfound friendships

Women from across Mississippi joined together for the Ministry Wives Conference on Oct. 26 at Broadmoor Baptist Church, Madison. (Photo credit: Hope Joy Owens)

Ministry Wives Conference overflows with fellowship, newfound friendships

October 28, 2026

WCU-Tradition breaks ground for student housing

William Carey University’s Tradition campus welcomed Gulf Coast leaders Oct. 14 to share in the ground-breaking ceremony for new townhome housing for students. A reception followed at Canizaro Hall. Phase 1 of the project is expected to be complete by fall 2027. (Photo credit: WCU)

WCU-Tradition breaks ground for student housing

October 27, 2026

Explore the Bible: November 1

Explore the Bible: November 1

October 27, 2026

Longtime Southern Baptist
Theological Seminary
professor James Parker dies
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — James Parker III, who taught Christian philosophy and apologetics at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary from 1999 until his retirement in 2019, died Oct. 23 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was 77. Parker joined the Southern Seminary faculty in 1999 as professor of worldview and culture and associate dean of the newly created Worldview and Culture division of the School of Theology. For years, he taught introductory courses in Christian philosophy and apologetics at the master’s and doctoral levels. “Jim Parker loved ideas, and he taught a generation of students to love ideas — understood through the immeasurable riches of the Christian tradition of scholarly reflection and a serious commitment to biblical Christianity,” said Southern Seminary President R. Albert Mohler Jr. “He was greatly loved by students.”