Posts published in “Mississippi”

From devastation to hope: The enduring legacy of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief 20 years after Katrina

Hurricane Katrina evacuees were spread across the Gulf Coast. Here, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers prepare a meal in Meridian. In total, SBDR volunteers prepared 14.6 million meals in the response. (Photo credit: John Swain/NAMB)

From devastation to hope: The enduring legacy of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief 20 years after Katrina

August 29, 2025

NEW ORLEANS (BP) — As with any major storm, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) crews staged personnel and equipment in several inland cities in August…

‘Blessed Be Your Name’: Twenty years later, First Church, Biloxi, pastors reflect on Katrina

(Photo credit: First Church, Biloxi)

‘Blessed Be Your Name’: Twenty years later, First Church, Biloxi, pastors reflect on Katrina

August 28, 2025

Equipping Leaders Weekend delivers Gospel-centered tools to strengthen church outreach

Equipping Leaders Weekend, August 22–23, at Brandon Church in Brandon. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

Equipping Leaders Weekend delivers Gospel-centered tools to strengthen church outreach

August 28, 2025

2025 Annual Convention Update: A New Location, the Same Mission

2025 Annual Convention Update: A New Location, the Same Mission

August 26, 2025

Supreme Court allows Mississippi to require age verification on social media — for now

Supreme Court, Washington, D.C. (Photo credit: AP/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Supreme Court allows Mississippi to require age verification on social media — for now

August 22, 2025

Kirk Kirkland named
director of Lifeway Worship
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Lifeway Christian Resources announced this week that Kirk Kirkland will step into the role of director of Lifeway Worship on Dec. 1. “We are overjoyed to welcome Kirk to the team at Lifeway,” said Joe Walker, interim Lifeway president. “Kirk’s experience in music ministry, his understanding of Lifeway’s culture and mission, and his ability to relate to worship leaders and music industry leaders uniquely qualify him for this role. His heart for worship, deep pastoral sensitivity, and creative leadership make him an incredible addition to our team.” Kirkland comes to Lifeway from Judson Baptist Church, where he has been serving as minister of music and worship and minister of pastoral counseling since 2008. He is a singer, recording artist, Grammy-nominated songwriter, ordained minister and professional counselor. He has been involved in concert ministry and church music ministry for over 30 years. He previously served at Lifeway as music events coordinator (1998-2004) and as a songwriter for lifewayworship.com (2010-2019).