Posts published in “Mississippi”

Faith, funerals and foxhounds: How one bivocational pastor ministers in times of grief

Rusty Walton is a bivocational pastor who also helps run a funeral home while raising cattle and competition foxhounds. (Photo credit: Facebook/Rusty Walton)

Faith, funerals and foxhounds: How one bivocational pastor ministers in times of grief

May 29, 2025

By Shawn HendricksThe Baptist Paper Pictures of cows, farmland, competition foxhounds and him occasionally singing lead tenor in his church’s quartet can quickly be found…

Mississippi Baptist pastors deepen global mission engagement during IMB headquarters visit

Mississippi Baptist pastors deepen global mission engagement during IMB headquarters visit

May 28, 2025

MS church reaches community with finance coaching group

MS church reaches community with finance coaching group

May 27, 2025

Rankin to join new ministry Anchored International

IMB president emeritus Jerry Rankin (third from left) has been active in a variety of activities since retiring from full-time missions service, such as in this 2022 ribbon cutting at the dedication of the Rankin Mission Center on the campus of Mississippi College. (Photo credit: Mississippi College)

Rankin to join new ministry Anchored International

May 20, 2025

Retired couple reflect on ministry out west, wait on what’s next

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Retired couple reflect on ministry out west, wait on what’s next

May 19, 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).