Posts published in “Mississippi”

2024 MBC Annual Meeting convenes in Jackson

Bill Hurt, president of the Mississippi Baptist Convention and senior pastor of Pleasant Hill Church, Columbus, addresses the 188th Annual Meeting of the Mississippi Baptist Convention on October 29 at First Church, Jackson. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

2024 MBC Annual Meeting convenes in Jackson

October 30, 2024

By Tony MartinEditor Messengers from Mississippi Baptist Convention (MBC) churches across the state opened the Oct. 29 morning session of the 2024 Annual Meeting in…

Mississippi Baptist Pastor’s Conference encourages, equips

Pastors kneel in prayer during the Mississippi Baptist Pastor's Conference on Monday, Oct. 29, at First Church, Jackson. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

Mississippi Baptist Pastor’s Conference encourages, equips

October 29, 2024

2024 Mississippi Baptist Convention schedule

2024 Mississippi Baptist Convention schedule

October 28, 2024

Amendment Process for the Mississippi Baptist Convention’s Bylaws

Amendment Process for the Mississippi Baptist Convention’s Bylaws

October 28, 2024

Small Church Youth Ministry Workshops celebrate 10th anniversary

Gary Permenter speaks during the 100th Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop held Oct. 24 at First Church, Wiggins. (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

Small Church Youth Ministry Workshops celebrate 10th anniversary

October 25, 2024

Deacon killed in shooting
after church Easter egg hunt
GULFPORT (CBS News) — A Mississippi deacon suffered fatal injuries in a shooting that broke out Saturday after an Easter egg hunt hosted by his church, according to the church and local police. Empowerment Ministries Christian Center, which describes itself as a non-denominational ministry located in Gulfport, identified the deacon as Eddie Shed, who also served as its head of security. The church said the shooting was not carried out by anyone affiliated with its ministry, and Shed was killed while attempting to intervene. Gunfire erupted at around 2:05 p.m. local time. The Easter egg hunt had been held in Gulfport's Jack and Florence Goldin Park, according to the Gulfport Police Department. In a news release, the department said a child custody dispute prompted the shooting, and the suspect "reportedly brandished a firearm and opened fire, striking two individuals who were attempting to deescalate (sic) the argument." Witnesses told CBS News affiliate WLOX that Shed had stepped in to protect children in the vicinity once the shooting started. He was pronounced dead at the scene.