- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 February 4, 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

By Tanner Cade “Rob and his church are highly evangelistic.” Those words from Chad McCord, missions mobilization director for the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board, reflect a shared…

MSBDR launches statewide relief effort after devastating winter storm

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

MSBDR launches statewide relief effort after devastating winter storm

February 3, 2026

Bible Studies for Life: February 8

Bible Studies for Life: February 8

February 3, 2026

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Why patience matters in daily Bible reading

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Why patience matters in daily Bible reading

January 28, 2026

MS Disaster Relief responding to Winter Storm Fern

MS Disaster Relief responding to Winter Storm Fern

January 27, 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.”