Posts published in “Mississippi”

Amendment Process for the Mississippi Baptist Convention’s Bylaws

Amendment Process for the Mississippi Baptist Convention’s Bylaws

October 28, 2024

XVI. Amendments These Bylaws may be suspended or amended in any annual meeting of the Convention by vote of three-fourths of the members present and…

Small Church Youth Ministry Workshops celebrate 10th anniversary

Gary Permenter speaks during the 100th Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop held Oct. 24 at First Church, Wiggins. (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

Small Church Youth Ministry Workshops celebrate 10th anniversary

October 25, 2024

Singing Churchmen plant seeds in ‘a place of great spiritual darkness’

The Mississippi Baptist Singing Churchmen perform a concert on the front porch of a local pastor during their recent tour of New England. (Photo credit: Matthew Gaddy)

Singing Churchmen plant seeds in ‘a place of great spiritual darkness’

October 23, 2024

Summer missionaries learn to be authentic followers of Christ

Mississippi BSU summer missionaries Presley Adams (bottom left) and Mattie Phelps (bottom right) minister to college students in Lusaka, Zambia. (Photo credit: Presley Adams)

Summer missionaries learn to be authentic followers of Christ

October 22, 2024

‘Practical acts of kindness’ key to South Mississippi Fair outreach

Jones County church volunteers serve breakfast to more than 100 fair workers at the 2023 South Mississippi Fair in Laurel. (Photo credit: Rena Register)

‘Practical acts of kindness’ key to South Mississippi Fair outreach

October 21, 2024

Wisconsin Baptists extend
prayers to those affected
by Madison school shooting
MADISON, Wis. (BP) — A shooting at a Christian school that left three dead, including the shooter, has prompted calls for prayer by local churches. “My heart is breaking right now,” Pastor Bob Ray of East Madison Baptist Church began in an email this afternoon to his congregation. “… Pray for God’s healing power for those who have been wounded, for God’s comfort, for families who have lost loved ones, and for all the students, staff, and families who have been traumatized.” Ray’s wife, Carla, teaches at a nearby public school and has at least two coworkers whose children attend Abundant Life Christian School. “I am also sure many of you know families who have been directly affected,” he wrote. In addition to the three deceased, six more were injured. It is believed the shooter was a student at the school.