Posts published in “Mississippi”

Minor in number, major in praise: Senior Adult Choir Festival lifts spirits despite dwindled choirs

Kris Smith, director of Worship Ministries of the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board, addresses the crowd at the Senior Adult Choir Festival on May 7 at Meadow Grove Church, Brandon. (Photo credit: Lindsey Williams)

Minor in number, major in praise: Senior Adult Choir Festival lifts spirits despite dwindled choirs

May 15, 2024

By Lindsey WilliamsWriting Specialist The Mississippi Baptist Senior Adult Choir Festival showcased the power of music and community through worship, said Kris Smith, director of…

Mississippi Baptist churches see major growth in baptisms, other ministry areas

Mississippi Baptist churches see major growth in baptisms, other ministry areas

May 14, 2024

Disaster relief update following May 9-10 storms

Disaster relief update following May 9-10 storms

May 10, 2024

Mississippi Baptists plan fellowship during upcoming Southern Baptist Convention

Mississippi Baptists gather together during the Mississippi Baptist Fellowship at the 2023 Southern Baptist Convention in New Orleans. (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

Mississippi Baptists plan fellowship during upcoming Southern Baptist Convention

May 8, 2024

Unity, responsibility, accountability: African American Leadership Retreat deepens interconnected roots

Attendees of the African American Leadership Retreat pray together during the closing session April 27 at Calvary Christian Oak Forest Church, Jackson. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

Unity, responsibility, accountability: African American Leadership Retreat deepens interconnected roots

May 7, 2024

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.”