Posts published in “Mississippi”

Hispanic Women’s Retreat inspires godly love for family and community

Hispanic Women’s Retreat inspires godly love for family and community

August 20, 2025

By Lindsey WilliamsWriting Specialist August 8 – 9, 157 women and children attended the Hispanic Women’s Retreat, marking the largest gathering this event has ever…

Significant changes to the Mississippi Baptist Convention meeting October 28-29

Broadmoor Church, Madison (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

Significant changes to the Mississippi Baptist Convention meeting October 28-29

August 13, 2025

New Collegiate Ministries Consultant Phillips shares journey of ministry calling

Mandy Phillips with husband, Josh, and their two children. (Photo credit: Mandy Phillips)

New Collegiate Ministries Consultant Phillips shares journey of ministry calling

August 12, 2025

Authentic community engagement highlighted at Literacy Missions/CJC conference

Michelle Barnes, Joyce Wilson, and Trish MacDonald, volunteers from Handsboro Church, Gulfport, participated in the State Literacy Missions and Christian Women’s/Men’s Job Corps Conference held July 24-26 at Garaywa Camp & Conference Center in Clinton. (Photo credit: Megan Young)

Authentic community engagement highlighted at Literacy Missions/CJC conference

August 12, 2025

‘A wonderful, but imperfect people’: Mississippi Baptist history detailed in new book

‘A wonderful, but imperfect people’: Mississippi Baptist history detailed in new book

August 8, 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).