Posts published in “Mississippi”

Volunteers encouraged to participate in State Fair evangelism

Volunteers from Colonial Heights Church, Brandon, and Cooperville Church, Morton, are shown in the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board evangelism tent during the 2023 Mississippi State Fair. (Special to The Baptist Record)

Volunteers encouraged to participate in State Fair evangelism

September 16, 2024

The 2024 Mississippi State Fair is set for Oct. 3-14. Each year, the fair draws thousands of people to the state capitol to enjoy rides,…

Update on new Mississippi requirement for nonprofits to file annual report

Update on new Mississippi requirement for nonprofits to file annual report

September 14, 2024

Church planting candidates discern calling at 242 Network assessment

Bryan Cirlot, 242 Network Mississippi Coast Hub Leader, speaks to a group of church planting candidates at a biannual church planting assessment on Sept. 9 at Morrison Heights Church, Clinton. (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

Church planting candidates discern calling at 242 Network assessment

September 12, 2024

Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief braces for Hurricane Francine

(Photo credit: NOAA)

Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief braces for Hurricane Francine

September 11, 2024

First Church, Wiggins, embraces small town community

The sanctuary at First Church, Wiggins, has remained a cultural landmark in the community since it was built in 1958. (Photo credit: First Church, Wiggins)

First Church, Wiggins, embraces small town community

September 6, 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.”