Posts published in “Mississippi”

Mississippi associational mission strategists encouraged and equipped

Nine associational leaders from across Mississippi attended the Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders March 3-5 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Picture from left to right: Jon Martin, MBCB Strategy Officer; Ronnie Hatfield, Prentiss; Brian Rushing, Gulf Coast; Warren Jones, Alcorn; Jeff Mann, Winston; Mark McArthur, Tri-County; Ray Burks, Tishomingo; and Philip Price, Jackson. (Not pictured: Chris Barrow and Corey Fontan)

Mississippi associational mission strategists encouraged and equipped

March 20, 2025

By Tony MartinEditor The Baptist associations in Mississippi are the closest organizations to the local church. Each association is led by an associational mission strategist,…

Tornadoes wreak havoc in Tylertown

Salem Church, Tylertown, sustained tornado damage on March 15. The church lost its steeple and had roof damage. (Photo credit: Tony Martin)

Tornadoes wreak havoc in Tylertown

March 18, 2025

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief responds to weekend storms

Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief workers prepare meals to aid those responding to and affected by wildfires. (Photo credit: Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief Facebook)

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief responds to weekend storms

March 17, 2025

MWMC 2025: ‘A one-stop shop’ for worship and media training

Lorie Hanson, Director of Communication at First Church, Madison, leads a breakout session during the Mississippi Worship and Media Conference on February 27 at First Church, Brookhaven. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

MWMC 2025: ‘A one-stop shop’ for worship and media training

March 12, 2025

Mississippi Baptists welcomed to celebrate 100 years of impact through the Cooperative Program

Mississippi Baptists welcomed to celebrate 100 years of impact through the Cooperative Program

March 7, 2025

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.