- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 April 28, 2026

2026 Bible Drill Tournament winners announced

Students participate in the 2026 Bible Drill Tournaments April 25 at Morrison Heights Baptist Church, Clinton. (Photo credit: Seth Price)

2026 Bible Drill Tournament winners announced

April 28, 2026

The 2026 Bible Drill Tournaments were held April 25 at Morrison Heights Baptist Church in Clinton. Over the course of the day, 73 students and…

FIRST-PERSON: Jesus’ most difficult command

FIRST-PERSON: Jesus’ most difficult command

April 27, 2026

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, ERLC applaud
House passage of Clergy Act
DALLAS (GuideStone) — GuideStone Financial Resources and the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission Monday (April 27) welcomed passage of the Clergy Act by the U.S. House of Representatives. The Clergy Act is a bipartisan measure that would provide a temporary, voluntary opportunity for ministers who previously opted out of Social Security to opt back in. The House passed the Clergy Act 350-5. The legislation now moves to the U.S. Senate for consideration. The Clergy Act would create a two-year window beginning in 2029 that would allow eligible ministers who have opted out of Social Security to revoke their exemption and begin contributing. Ministers must still meet the standard 10-year contribution requirement to earn full retired-worker benefits, receiving benefits proportional to their contributions. The bill would require both the Internal Revenue Service and Social Security Administration to submit a plan to Congress outlining their strategy to inform ministers of their eligibility to re-enroll.