MBCB 100 Member Board elects officers

October 31, 2024

The Mississippi Baptist Convention Board had its organizational meeting Oct. 30. Officers elected, from left to right, were Mike Barnett, First Church, Ocean Springs, Vice-President; David Hamilton, West Heights Church, Pontotoc, President; and Brian Hood, Community Point Church, Hernando.

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rights for women in sports
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