Posts published in “Mississippi”

Coastal churches, NOBTS have fun in the snow while continuing ministry

A snowball fight breaks out in front of Leavell Chapel on the campus of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. (Photo credit: NOBTS)

Coastal churches, NOBTS have fun in the snow while continuing ministry

January 22, 2025

GULFPORT, Miss. (BP) — Two weeks ago, Pastor Jimmy Stewart of First Church, Gulfport, preached a sermon titled “Ask. Seek. Knock,” based on Matthew 7:7.…

‘Discern’ addresses pressing need for more ministers

Students worship during the Discern conference Jan. 11 at Garaywa Camp & Conference Center in Clinton. (Photo credit: Ken Hall)

‘Discern’ addresses pressing need for more ministers

January 21, 2025

‘Such a blessing’: MS woman handwrites entire Bible in three-and-a-half years

Margurette Robison, 88, finished hand-copying the entire Bible on Jan. 14 after three-and-a-half years. (Photo credit: Tony Martin)

‘Such a blessing’: MS woman handwrites entire Bible in three-and-a-half years

January 18, 2025

Fires erupt as Mississippi mission team serves Los Angeles

College students from First Church, Jackson, were on a mission trip to Send Relief's Ministry Center in Los Angeles the week major wildfires broke out around the city. As part of their trip, they served the homeless on the streets by handing out masks to help people breathe through the smoky haze and ash in the air. (Photo credit: Steven Smith)

Fires erupt as Mississippi mission team serves Los Angeles

January 16, 2025

‘Timothy Project’ provides practical training for would-be church leaders

A Timothy Project attendee takes part in a breakout session. (Photo credit: Colonial Heights Church)

‘Timothy Project’ provides practical training for would-be church leaders

January 15, 2025

GuideStone announces release
of its Ministers’ Tax Guide
GuideStone^® has released its most popular annual publication, the 2025 Ministers’ Tax Guide for 2024 Returns prepared by Richard Hammar, available now for GuideStone members. The tax guide includes tax highlights for 2024 — such as annual contribution limits and standard business mileage rates — along with step-by-step filing instructions for ministers’ personal taxes and comprehensive examples and sample forms. Additionally, GuideStone ministry partners and church administrators have access to the annual Federal Reporting Requirements for Churches.This publication is included in the full tax guide or as a separate electronic copy. GuideStone members can receive both free resources by visiting GuideStone.org or can request a free printed copy of the tax guide by calling 1-888-98-GUIDE (1-888-984-8433) (printed copies are limited). The guide was again written this year by Richard Hammar, a noted CPA, attorney and widely published author who specializes in legal and tax issues for ministers. “Ministers’ taxes have their own unique challenges and opportunities,” said GuideStone President Hance Dilbeck. “The annual tax guide is one more opportunity for us to come alongside our members to help them achieve financial resilience so they can focus on their vital Kingdom calling.”