Posts published in “Mississippi”

BMCU recognizes Meeks for a lifetime of faithful ministry and academic excellence

Dr. Ronald Meeks provides months’ worth of sermonic approaches to preaching and teaching Jeremiah to the participants of the 2026 Preaching Conference on April 14 at Garaywa Camp and Conference Center in Clinton. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

BMCU recognizes Meeks for a lifetime of faithful ministry and academic excellence

August 22, 2026

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss. — Blue Mountain Christian University proudly recognizes Dr. Ronald T. Meeks, Dean of the College of Christian Studies and Worship Arts, Chair…

Hattiesburg CJC program celebrates 25 years of community impact

Volunteers with RISE earn Adult Reading and Writing Teacher Training certificates at the State Literacy Missions and Christian Job Corps Conference held at Garaywa Camp & Conference Center July 31-August 1. (Photo credit: RISE)

Hattiesburg CJC program celebrates 25 years of community impact

August 19, 2026

Adults account for most baptisms in SBC congregations

An adult is baptized at Crossgates Baptist Church in Brandon. In 2025, 33 percent of baptisms in Southern Baptist congregations were adults. (Photo credit: Crossgates Baptist Church)

Adults account for most baptisms in SBC congregations

August 14, 2026

Half a century of hope: First Baptist Jackson’s ESL Ministry marks 50 years of transforming lives

The ESL ministry at First Baptist Church, Jackson, celebrates its fiftieth anniversary this year. (Photo credit: FBJ)

Half a century of hope: First Baptist Jackson’s ESL Ministry marks 50 years of transforming lives

August 12, 2026

Elementary education students REAP benefits of landmark MC-CPSD partnership

Mississippi Christian University (MC) President Blake Thompson (seated second from right) and Clinton Public School District (CPSD) Superintendent Andy Schoggin (seated second from left) sign the Rising Educator and Arrow Partnership (REAP) agreement on July 30 at Clinton’s Northside Elementary School. (Photo credit: MC)

Elementary education students REAP benefits of landmark MC-CPSD partnership

August 7, 2026

GuideStone, ERLC applaud
Senate’s passage of Clergy Act
DALLAS — The U.S. Senate passed the Clergy Act Wednesday (Sept. 30), which sends the legislation to President Donald Trump for consideration. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the act in April. GuideStone Financial Resources applauded passage of the bipartisan bill that would provide eligible ministers who previously opted out of Social Security with a limited opportunity to elect future participation in the program. If the president signs it, the Clergy Act will take effect in 2029. The Clergy Act was co-sponsored in the House by Republican Vince Fong and Democrat Mike Thompson (both of California) and in the Senate by Republican Katie Britt (Alabama) and Democrat Maggie Hassan (New Hampshire). “Our faith leaders give everything to their communities … across our nation,” Fong said. “They deserve financial security in return. The Clergy Act gives clergy members who previously opted out of Social Security the opportunity to re-enroll and take control of their financial future. I am incredibly proud this legislation passed both chambers with strong bipartisan support, and I look forward to President Trump signing it into law. Thank you to Senator Britt for getting this across the finish line. It’s a monumental step towards taking care of the people who take care of our communities.”