Posts published in “Mississippi”

Dixie National ministry ‘a training center’ for evangelistic outreach

A total of 79 volunteers from 20 Mississippi Baptist churches participated in the Dixie National Rodeo ministry, witnessing 22 decisions for Christ. (Photo credit: Lindsey Williams)

Dixie National ministry ‘a training center’ for evangelistic outreach

February 19, 2025

By Lindsey WilliamsWriting Specialist Throughout early February’s roller-coaster temperatures, the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board (MBCB) Evangelism tent invited Dixie National Rodeo attendees and vendors to…

Ukrainian WCU student relies on faith while in different cultures

Daniel Ibrahimov, a junior at William Carey University in Hattiesburg, spent his summer working with IMB missionaries in Australia. (Photo credit: IMB)

Ukrainian WCU student relies on faith while in different cultures

February 13, 2025

‘Together for the Nations’ connects MS churches with missionaries

A panel of pastors and mission leaders speak during the Together for the Nations event held at First Church, Madison, on Feb. 1. From left to right: Mike Lazenby, Nathan Taylor, Lowell Walker, Anthony Britt, Chad McCord, and Kenzie Flippo. (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

‘Together for the Nations’ connects MS churches with missionaries

February 10, 2025

Christian Action Commission hosts legislative prayer breakfast

Philip Gunn, former speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives, speaks at the CAC's annual legislative prayer breakfast Feb. 5. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

Christian Action Commission hosts legislative prayer breakfast

February 7, 2025

Reports now available for new Mississippi nonprofit filing requirement

Mississippi State Capitol, Jackson (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

Reports now available for new Mississippi nonprofit filing requirement

February 3, 2025

GuideStone announces release
of its Ministers’ Tax Guide
GuideStone^® has released its most popular annual publication, the 2025 Ministers’ Tax Guide for 2024 Returns prepared by Richard Hammar, available now for GuideStone members. The tax guide includes tax highlights for 2024 — such as annual contribution limits and standard business mileage rates — along with step-by-step filing instructions for ministers’ personal taxes and comprehensive examples and sample forms. Additionally, GuideStone ministry partners and church administrators have access to the annual Federal Reporting Requirements for Churches.This publication is included in the full tax guide or as a separate electronic copy. GuideStone members can receive both free resources by visiting GuideStone.org or can request a free printed copy of the tax guide by calling 1-888-98-GUIDE (1-888-984-8433) (printed copies are limited). The guide was again written this year by Richard Hammar, a noted CPA, attorney and widely published author who specializes in legal and tax issues for ministers. “Ministers’ taxes have their own unique challenges and opportunities,” said GuideStone President Hance Dilbeck. “The annual tax guide is one more opportunity for us to come alongside our members to help them achieve financial resilience so they can focus on their vital Kingdom calling.”