- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 February 10, 2026

MAGNOLIA MINDS: How to deal with difficult group leaders

MAGNOLIA MINDS: How to deal with difficult group leaders

February 10, 2026

By Andrew Harper “If you voted democrat in the last election, would you please raise your hand?” Yes, this is an actual question that was…

Drive‑through prayer ministry sparks unexpected prison outreach

Members of First Baptist Church, Lambert, host "Drive Thru Prayer" every Tuesday morning, rain or shine. (Photo credit: First Baptist Church, Lambert)

Drive‑through prayer ministry sparks unexpected prison outreach

February 9, 2026

Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief continues widespread response across the state

Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief continues widespread response across the state

February 6, 2026

Faith in the freeze: MSBDR volunteers bring help and hope to ice storm survivors

MSBDR volunteers have been assisting homeowners with cleanup needs at multiple sites around the state including Pontotoc. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

Faith in the freeze: MSBDR volunteers bring help and hope to ice storm survivors

February 5, 2026

Mississippi roots fuel Florida church plant’s growing Gospel impact

Rob Jones, pastor of Redemption Church in Gulf Breeze, Fla., speaks to church leaders at a connection meeting in Hattiesburg. (Photo credit: Randy Sims, Pine Belt Baptist Association AMS)

Mississippi roots fuel Florida church plant’s growing Gospel impact

February 4, 2026

Truett McConnell trustees elect
Larry Lyon as next president
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Christian Index) — The Truett McConnell University Board of Trustees on Feb. 2 unanimously elected Larry Lyon as the university’s ninth president during a special-called meeting at the Georgia Baptist Mission Board administration building in Alpharetta. Lyon, who currently serves as senior vice president for business administration at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS), succeeds Interim President John Yarbrough, who has led the university since June 2025. Lyon said he did not initially seek the presidency but felt led to pursue the role after prayerful consideration. He expressed optimism about the university’s future and its role in serving Georgia Baptist churches. “Truett McConnell is positioned to play a vital part in the work of Georgia Baptists,” Lyon said. “This is a place where students can receive both spiritual formation and vocational training so they can thrive for the kingdom, no matter where God leads them.”