Posts published in “Mississippi”

Preaching Conference inspires pastors to teach challenging books of the Bible

Dr. Wayne VanHorn connects theological themes within Jeremiah to the New Testament during the 2026 Preaching Conference on April 14 at Garaywa Camp and Conference Center in Clinton. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

Preaching Conference inspires pastors to teach challenging books of the Bible

April 24, 2026

By Lindsey CarrawayWriting Specialist Over the course of three days, professors and Bible scholars from Mississippi’s three Baptist universities tackled the book of Jeremiah during…

GuideStone expands property and casualty insurance solutions for Mississippi churches

GuideStone expands property and casualty insurance solutions for Mississippi churches

April 22, 2026

‘It’s not a job, it’s a calling’: BCV&FM seeks houseparent missionaries

Matthew Stewart (#16) serving some of the residents of the Baptist Children's Village and Family Ministries (Photo credit: BCV&FM)

‘It’s not a job, it’s a calling’: BCV&FM seeks houseparent missionaries

April 17, 2026

Students strengthen faith, confidence at Mississippi Baptist Speakers’ Tournament

Students strengthen faith, confidence at Mississippi Baptist Speakers’ Tournament

April 15, 2026

ERLC trustees name MC’s Evan Lenow next president

Evan Lenow was unanimously elected Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission president April 13 at a special called trustee meeting in Nashville. (Photo credit: ERLC)

ERLC trustees name MC’s Evan Lenow next president

April 14, 2026

GuideStone, ERLC applaud
House passage of Clergy Act
DALLAS (GuideStone) — GuideStone Financial Resources and the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission Monday (April 27) welcomed passage of the Clergy Act by the U.S. House of Representatives. The Clergy Act is a bipartisan measure that would provide a temporary, voluntary opportunity for ministers who previously opted out of Social Security to opt back in. The House passed the Clergy Act 350-5. The legislation now moves to the U.S. Senate for consideration. The Clergy Act would create a two-year window beginning in 2029 that would allow eligible ministers who have opted out of Social Security to revoke their exemption and begin contributing. Ministers must still meet the standard 10-year contribution requirement to earn full retired-worker benefits, receiving benefits proportional to their contributions. The bill would require both the Internal Revenue Service and Social Security Administration to submit a plan to Congress outlining their strategy to inform ministers of their eligibility to re-enroll.