Posts published in “Mississippi”

‘I gave my yes to the Lord’: New Women’s Consultant Weaver shares journey of ministry calling

‘I gave my yes to the Lord’: New Women’s Consultant Weaver shares journey of ministry calling

July 11, 2025

By Lindsey WilliamsWriting Specialist “We are so excited to welcome Braelyn to our staff,” said Tammy Anderson, executive director-treasurer of Women’s Ministries and Woman’s Missionary…

Mississippi Baptists prepare for fall ministry with 2025 IMPACT trainings

Participants check in at an IMPACT Training held Aug. 20, 2004, at Hardy Street Church, Hattiesburg. (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

Mississippi Baptists prepare for fall ministry with 2025 IMPACT trainings

July 10, 2025

HeartSong camp equips next generation of worship leaders

Students participating in HeartSong rehearse for their worship presentation the last day of camp. The photo, from the Mississippi Baptist Worship Facebook page, was part of a project coming from the Social Media in Ministry class.

HeartSong camp equips next generation of worship leaders

July 8, 2025

Resistance to revival: South Dakota pastor becomes an unlikely church planter

Jeff Mueller, pastor of Restore Church in Yankton, S.D., speaks to a group of Mississippi Baptist pastors on a Vision Journey to the Dakotas in 2023. (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

Resistance to revival: South Dakota pastor becomes an unlikely church planter

July 1, 2025

All-State Youth Choir and Orchestra cultivates worshipful hearts, lifelong friendships

Kris Smith, Mississippi Baptist Convention Board director of worship ministries, leads the MBASYCO during a concert at LaBelle Haven Church in Olive Branch on June 13. (Photo credit: Matthew Gaddy)

All-State Youth Choir and Orchestra cultivates worshipful hearts, lifelong friendships

June 25, 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).