Posts published in “Mississippi”

MBCB Executive Committee approves camp renovations, announces Evangelism Task Force members

MBCB Executive Committee approves camp renovations, announces Evangelism Task Force members

January 9, 2026

By Megan YoungAssociate Editor The Executive Committee of the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board (MBCB) met Dec. 2 at Central Hills Baptist Retreat. Camp Renovations Barri…

Martin to retire as editor of The Baptist Record

Tony Martin is honored at a retirement party at the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board on Dec. 4. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

Martin to retire as editor of The Baptist Record

December 27, 2025

Students use holiday break to serve others during Christmas in the Delta

BSU students conduct a prayer/toy drive for the staff of MSP-Parchman during Christmas in the Delta. (Photo credit: Sam Ivy)

Students use holiday break to serve others during Christmas in the Delta

December 22, 2025

MC professor and wife exemplify prolific faith in the face of ALS diagnosis

Dr. Parke delivers a pre-recorded benediction at the Mississippi Baptist Convention’s 189th Annual Meeting in October. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

MC professor and wife exemplify prolific faith in the face of ALS diagnosis

December 19, 2025

FIRST-PERSON: The best day of the semester

Robert Hyde (left) and NOBTS Provost Norris Grubbs pose following Hyde's graduation from the doctor of ministry program Dec. 12. (Photo credit: NOBTS)

FIRST-PERSON: The best day of the semester

December 16, 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.”