- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 April 29, 2026

MBCB Executive Committee Meeting: Bankston approved as new Mississippi State BSU Associate Director

(From left) Mandy Phillips, MBCB Collegiate Ministries Consultant, Jonah Bankston, and Sam Ivy, MBCB Collegiate Ministries Director (Photo Credit: Bart Lambright)

MBCB Executive Committee Meeting: Bankston approved as new Mississippi State BSU Associate Director

April 29, 2026

By Megan YoungEditor The Executive Committee of the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board (MBCB) met April 28 and unanimously approved Jonah Bankston as the new Baptist…

Explore the Bible: May 3

Explore the Bible: May 3

April 29, 2026

Bible Studies for Life: May 3

Bible Studies for Life: May 3

April 29, 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

FIRST-PERSON: Jesus’ most difficult command

FIRST-PERSON: Jesus’ most difficult command

April 27, 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.