Posts published in “Mississippi”

State Fair ministry leads to 494 professions of faith

State Fair ministry leads to 494 professions of faith

October 22, 2025

By Tony MartinEditor Mississippi Baptists made an impact on fairgoers during the 2025 Mississippi State Fair held in Jackson October 3 – 13. During that…

Morris H. Chapman, former EC president, dies

Morris H. Chapman delivers his final report as SBC Executive Committee president to messengers at the 2010 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando. (BP file photo, via the Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives)

Morris H. Chapman, former EC president, dies

October 21, 2025

2025 Mississippi Baptist Convention schedule

2025 Mississippi Baptist Convention schedule

October 20, 2025

Worship Leader Roundtables lead to open discussion, encouragement

Participants gather for a Worship Leader Roundtable on Sept. 25 at Northcrest Church, Meridian. (Photo credit: Paul Davis)

Worship Leader Roundtables lead to open discussion, encouragement

October 15, 2025

Lack of gospel access top concern for deaf conference leaders

The annual Mississippi Baptist Conference of the Deaf saw 115 participate Sept. 26-28 at Garaywa Camp and Conference Center. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

Lack of gospel access top concern for deaf conference leaders

October 14, 2025

Kirk Kirkland named
director of Lifeway Worship
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Lifeway Christian Resources announced this week that Kirk Kirkland will step into the role of director of Lifeway Worship on Dec. 1. “We are overjoyed to welcome Kirk to the team at Lifeway,” said Joe Walker, interim Lifeway president. “Kirk’s experience in music ministry, his understanding of Lifeway’s culture and mission, and his ability to relate to worship leaders and music industry leaders uniquely qualify him for this role. His heart for worship, deep pastoral sensitivity, and creative leadership make him an incredible addition to our team.” Kirkland comes to Lifeway from Judson Baptist Church, where he has been serving as minister of music and worship and minister of pastoral counseling since 2008. He is a singer, recording artist, Grammy-nominated songwriter, ordained minister and professional counselor. He has been involved in concert ministry and church music ministry for over 30 years. He previously served at Lifeway as music events coordinator (1998-2004) and as a songwriter for lifewayworship.com (2010-2019).