Posts published in “Mississippi”

Jim Futral Conference Room dedicated at Blue Mountain College

Jim Futral Conference Room dedicated at Blue Mountain College

April 7, 2021

Jim Futral (right) executive director-treasurer emeritus of the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board and alum of Baptist-affiliated Blue Mountain College (BMC) in Blue Mountain, discusses his…

Garaywa opening with full summer schedule; staffers needed

2019 summer staff at Garaywa Camp and Conference Center in Clinton. (Special photo)

Garaywa opening with full summer schedule; staffers needed

April 7, 2021

MBCB undergoing major reorganization to better serve member churches

MBCB undergoing major reorganization to better serve member churches

April 2, 2021

Missions Mobilization’s first Vision Journey event held in Meridian

Missions Mobilization’s first Vision Journey event held in Meridian

March 18, 2021

Reeves signs bill banning biologically male transgender athletes from competing in female sports

FAIRNESS ACT – Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves (seated) signs into law Senate Bill 2563 on March 11 on the second floor rotunda of the New Capitol in Jackson. The new law will prevent biological males who profess to be female from participating in female sports programs. (Photo courtesy of the Office of the Governor)

Reeves signs bill banning biologically male transgender athletes from competing in female sports

March 15, 2021

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.”