Posts published in “Mississippi”

Baptist Children’s Village and Family Ministries: A new look at an expanded mission field

Baptist Children’s Village and Family Ministries: A new look at an expanded mission field

November 14, 2025

By Chrystelle Thames Director of CommunicationsBaptist Children’s Village and Family Ministries “The survival and usefulness of any service agency is dependent, in large measure, upon…

Mississippi ministry wives encouraged to build houses on firm foundation

Melanie Benson speaks at the Ministry Wives Conference on Oct. 27 at Broadmoor Church, Madison. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

Mississippi ministry wives encouraged to build houses on firm foundation

November 7, 2025

Hundreds respond to Gospel during Mississippi GO TELL crusade

Hundreds of students responded to Gospel invitations throughout the four-night GO TELL AMERICA Crusade in Brookhaven last month. (Photo credit: GO TELL)

Hundreds respond to Gospel during Mississippi GO TELL crusade

November 4, 2025

Father and son Mississippi pastors celebrate benefits of CP

Chip and Reid Stevens attend the Mississippi Baptist Convention annual meeting on Oct. 28 at Broadmoor Church, Madison. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

Father and son Mississippi pastors celebrate benefits of CP

October 31, 2025

189th Mississippi Baptist Convention concludes

Shawn Parker, Executive Director-Treasurer of the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board speaks Tuesday night of the 189th Mississippi Baptist Convention on Oct. 28 at Broadmoor Church, Madison. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

189th Mississippi Baptist Convention concludes

October 30, 2025

Kirk Kirkland named
director of Lifeway Worship
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Lifeway Christian Resources announced this week that Kirk Kirkland will step into the role of director of Lifeway Worship on Dec. 1. “We are overjoyed to welcome Kirk to the team at Lifeway,” said Joe Walker, interim Lifeway president. “Kirk’s experience in music ministry, his understanding of Lifeway’s culture and mission, and his ability to relate to worship leaders and music industry leaders uniquely qualify him for this role. His heart for worship, deep pastoral sensitivity, and creative leadership make him an incredible addition to our team.” Kirkland comes to Lifeway from Judson Baptist Church, where he has been serving as minister of music and worship and minister of pastoral counseling since 2008. He is a singer, recording artist, Grammy-nominated songwriter, ordained minister and professional counselor. He has been involved in concert ministry and church music ministry for over 30 years. He previously served at Lifeway as music events coordinator (1998-2004) and as a songwriter for lifewayworship.com (2010-2019).