Posts published in “Mississippi”

Governor relaxes coronavirus mandates in latest Executive Order

Governor relaxes coronavirus mandates in latest Executive Order

March 4, 2021

Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief mobilizes to meet food needs in winter storm’s aftermath

WINTER STORM RESPONSE – Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers prepare food for Neshoba County residents who found themselves without electrical power and water during the recent winter weather that swept through Mississippi in late February. (Special photo)

Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief mobilizes to meet food needs in winter storm’s aftermath

March 1, 2021

Keyboard festivals win out over COVID-19 pandemic this year

Keyboard festivals win out over COVID-19 pandemic this year

February 26, 2021

Central Hills offering special experience for summer 2021 staffers

CENTRAL HILLS – Staffers at Central Hills Baptist Retreat near Kosciusko overlook a camper worship service at the Mississippi Baptist facility. The 42-year-old camp is currently recruiting staffers for the summer 2021 camping season. (Special photo)

Central Hills offering special experience for summer 2021 staffers

February 25, 2021

MBCB evangelism booth at Dixie National yields salvations

WAITING TO WITNESS – Scotty Cooper (left), pastor of Cooperville Church, Morton, and Smokey McAlpin, member of Grace Church, Brandon, survey the State Fairgrounds in Jackson for opportunities to share Christ with attendees and participants at the 2021 Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo. (Photo by Tony Martin)

MBCB evangelism booth at Dixie National yields salvations

February 25, 2021

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.