Posts published in “Mississippi”

Cooperative Program dinners celebrate past, inspire future

Jeff Iorg, President/CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, speaks during the Cooperative Program dinner at First Church, Madison, on April 5. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

Cooperative Program dinners celebrate past, inspire future

April 11, 2025

By Tony MartinEditor The Stewardship Department of the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board (MBCB) hosted three dinners celebrating 100 years of the Cooperative Program. The Southern…

Ministry Assistants Conference & Training equips ‘ministry partners’

The winning team poses for a photo after participating in the mission-themed escape room “The Great Pursuit,” led by a former International Mission Board (IMB) missionary, at the Ministry Assistants Conference & Training at Garaywa Camp and Conference Center. (Photo credit: Lindsey Williams)

Ministry Assistants Conference & Training equips ‘ministry partners’

April 2, 2025

‘We need each other’: Retreat brings together Chinese churches from across the state

Over 200 people attended the Chinese Churches of Mississippi Retreat at the Chinese Christian Church of Greater Jackson from March 14 – 16. (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

‘We need each other’: Retreat brings together Chinese churches from across the state

March 31, 2025

Hispanic pastors address challenges amid turbulent season of ministry

A group of 50 Mississippi Baptist Hispanic pastors, their wives, and children, gathered at Lake Tiak-O’Khata for their annual retreat March 7-8. (Photo credit: Cosme Arana)

Hispanic pastors address challenges amid turbulent season of ministry

March 28, 2025

DePriest tapped as MBCB student ministry consultant

DePriest tapped as MBCB student ministry consultant

March 25, 2025

MSBDR responds to storm
damage in North Mississippi
Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief (MSBDR) has deployed Assessors/Chaplain teams using local resources in Tate, Desoto, Marshall, Benton, and Tippah Counties. This area was hit by at least two tornadoes and high straight line winds Wednesday night. Damage is concentrated near Senatobia (app. 25 homes), Slayden (75 homes), and Three Forks/Walnut Lakes (20 homes). All numbers are preliminary estimates. In addition, the Benton/Tippah Association Chainsaw Team had begun meeting debris removal needs in the Three Forks area but was forced to stop by deteriorating weather conditions on Thursday. Conditions are more favorable today but are forecast to return to storms late today and tomorrow. Heavy rains have also affected ground conditions limiting the use of heavy equipment. As a result of the conditions and the severe weather forecast, MSBDR is slowing the response of additional Chainsaw personnel until early next week. In the meantime, MSBDR has requested the LaBelle Haven Feeding Team (LHBC/Desoto-Tate) prepare 500 meals in support of direct feeding through Slayden Baptist Church for lunch on Friday. The American Red Cross will begin feeding through their network Friday evening.