Posts published in “Mississippi”

Mississippi Baptists prepare for tropical weather season

Mississippi Baptists prepare for tropical weather season

July 4, 2024

By Tanner CadeCommunication Services Director Mississippi Baptists along the Gulf Coast stand prepared for tropical weather season. In recent weeks, Hubert Yates, Mississippi Baptist Disaster…

‘I will preach until I can’t preach anymore’: First MS evangelist inducted into Hall of Faith

The Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists inducted three people into the Southern Baptist Evangelists Hall of Faith on June 10 in Indianapolis. Inductees included (from left) Gary Bowlin, Sammy Tippet, and Jerry Drake. (Photo credit: Robin Cornetet)

‘I will preach until I can’t preach anymore’: First MS evangelist inducted into Hall of Faith

July 2, 2024

State Literacy Missions & Christian Women’s/Men’s Job Corps Conference to be held July 18-20

State Literacy Missions & Christian Women’s/Men’s Job Corps Conference to be held July 18-20

June 28, 2024

All-State Youth Choir and Orchestra ‘fosters quick friendships through a love for Jesus’

The Mississippi Baptist All-State Youth Choir and Orchestra perform at First Church, Madison, as part of their concert tour on June 17. (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

All-State Youth Choir and Orchestra ‘fosters quick friendships through a love for Jesus’

June 26, 2024

Choctaw Indian Fair a chance to engage community, share Gospel cross-culturally

The Multicultural Ministries Department of the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board (MBCB) will manage a booth at the 74th annual Choctaw Indian Fair from July 10-13. (Photo credit: Ray Duplessie)

Choctaw Indian Fair a chance to engage community, share Gospel cross-culturally

June 20, 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.”