Posts published in “Mississippi”

Authentic community engagement highlighted at Literacy Missions/CJC conference

Michelle Barnes, Joyce Wilson, and Trish MacDonald, volunteers from Handsboro Church, Gulfport, participated in the State Literacy Missions and Christian Women’s/Men’s Job Corps Conference held July 24-26 at Garaywa Camp & Conference Center in Clinton. (Photo credit: Megan Young)

Authentic community engagement highlighted at Literacy Missions/CJC conference

August 12, 2025

By Megan YoungAssociate Editor CLINTON — Connecting your community to your church’s ministries is no longer just about opening the doors and expecting people to…

‘A wonderful, but imperfect people’: Mississippi Baptist history detailed in new book

‘A wonderful, but imperfect people’: Mississippi Baptist history detailed in new book

August 8, 2025

Wrestling with purpose: Faith-based fundraiser powers Taylorsville School

First Church, Taylorsville, hosted the Lost art of Wrestling on July 29 in support of the First Baptist Church of Taylorsville Christian School. (Photo credit: Tony Martin)

Wrestling with purpose: Faith-based fundraiser powers Taylorsville School

August 6, 2025

IMB missionary shares Gospel through storytelling in North Africa

IMB missionary Dr. Claire shares about her experiences serving in North Africa during a Connection Meeting on July 16 at Parkway Church, Clinton. (Photo credit: Hope Joy Owens)

IMB missionary shares Gospel through storytelling in North Africa

July 29, 2025

Ritchie encourages community outreach ahead of Impact Training events

(Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

Ritchie encourages community outreach ahead of Impact Training events

July 25, 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.”