Posts published in “Mississippi”

2025 Annual Convention Update: A New Location, the Same Mission

2025 Annual Convention Update: A New Location, the Same Mission

August 26, 2025

By Hope Joy Owens As we prepare for the 189th Mississippi Baptist Convention on October 28–29, 2025, we are reminded of God’s faithfulness and the…

Supreme Court allows Mississippi to require age verification on social media — for now

Supreme Court, Washington, D.C. (Photo credit: AP/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Supreme Court allows Mississippi to require age verification on social media — for now

August 22, 2025

Hispanic Women’s Retreat inspires godly love for family and community

(Photo credit: Lindsey Williams)

Hispanic Women’s Retreat inspires godly love for family and community

August 20, 2025

Significant changes to the Mississippi Baptist Convention meeting October 28-29

Broadmoor Church, Madison (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

Significant changes to the Mississippi Baptist Convention meeting October 28-29

August 13, 2025

New Collegiate Ministries Consultant Phillips shares journey of ministry calling

Mandy Phillips with husband, Josh, and their two children. (Photo credit: Mandy Phillips)

New Collegiate Ministries Consultant Phillips shares journey of ministry calling

August 12, 2025

Truett McConnell trustees elect
Larry Lyon as next president
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Christian Index) — The Truett McConnell University Board of Trustees on Feb. 2 unanimously elected Larry Lyon as the university’s ninth president during a special-called meeting at the Georgia Baptist Mission Board administration building in Alpharetta. Lyon, who currently serves as senior vice president for business administration at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS), succeeds Interim President John Yarbrough, who has led the university since June 2025. Lyon said he did not initially seek the presidency but felt led to pursue the role after prayerful consideration. He expressed optimism about the university’s future and its role in serving Georgia Baptist churches. “Truett McConnell is positioned to play a vital part in the work of Georgia Baptists,” Lyon said. “This is a place where students can receive both spiritual formation and vocational training so they can thrive for the kingdom, no matter where God leads them.”