Posts published in “Mississippi”

Bryant Wright discusses the unique benefits, challenges of longtime pastorates

Bryant Wright (second from right), Send Relief president, and a local partner share a message of hope with a family of Syrian refugees in 2023. (Photo credit: IMB)

Bryant Wright discusses the unique benefits, challenges of longtime pastorates

September 27, 2024

By Chloe NewtonStaff Writer Bryant Wright, President of Send Relief, joined “Around the Table” podcast host Tanner Cade, MBCB Director of Communication Services, and guest…

81 baptized in Lake Serene outdoor baptism service

Drew Chapman, Next Steps and Outreach Pastor of Temple Church, Hattiesburg, baptizes a member during their annual outdoor baptism service Sept. 22 in Lake Serene. (Photo credit: Temple Church)

81 baptized in Lake Serene outdoor baptism service

September 26, 2024

Dissolved church donates building to multiplying Hispanic ministry

Phillip Gandy (back right), pastor of Liberty Church, Waynesboro, leads a prayer of commitment with Iglesia Bautista Libertad pastor Uzziel Reyes (fifth from left) in their new church building. (Photo credit: Iglesia Bautista Libertad)

Dissolved church donates building to multiplying Hispanic ministry

September 23, 2024

‘Take responsibility for the Great Commission’: USM BSU faithful to share Gospel on campus

Students gather at the Baptist Student Union on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi. (Photo credit: USM BSU)

‘Take responsibility for the Great Commission’: USM BSU faithful to share Gospel on campus

September 20, 2024

Pine Belt AMS encourages healthy churches through discipleship, leadership development

Randy and Gina Sims (Photo credit: Randy Sims)

Pine Belt AMS encourages healthy churches through discipleship, leadership development

September 18, 2024

GuideStone announces release
of its Ministers’ Tax Guide
GuideStone^® has released its most popular annual publication, the 2025 Ministers’ Tax Guide for 2024 Returns prepared by Richard Hammar, available now for GuideStone members. The tax guide includes tax highlights for 2024 — such as annual contribution limits and standard business mileage rates — along with step-by-step filing instructions for ministers’ personal taxes and comprehensive examples and sample forms. Additionally, GuideStone ministry partners and church administrators have access to the annual Federal Reporting Requirements for Churches.This publication is included in the full tax guide or as a separate electronic copy. GuideStone members can receive both free resources by visiting GuideStone.org or can request a free printed copy of the tax guide by calling 1-888-98-GUIDE (1-888-984-8433) (printed copies are limited). The guide was again written this year by Richard Hammar, a noted CPA, attorney and widely published author who specializes in legal and tax issues for ministers. “Ministers’ taxes have their own unique challenges and opportunities,” said GuideStone President Hance Dilbeck. “The annual tax guide is one more opportunity for us to come alongside our members to help them achieve financial resilience so they can focus on their vital Kingdom calling.”