Posts published in “Mississippi”

Wrestling with purpose: Faith-based fundraiser powers Taylorsville School

First Church, Taylorsville, hosted the Lost art of Wrestling on July 29 in support of the First Baptist Church of Taylorsville Christian School. (Photo credit: Tony Martin)

Wrestling with purpose: Faith-based fundraiser powers Taylorsville School

August 6, 2025

By Tony MartinEditor TAYLORSVILLE, Miss. — First Church in Taylorsville hosted a unique fundraiser on July 29 to support the First Baptist Church of Taylorsville…

IMB missionary shares Gospel through storytelling in North Africa

IMB missionary Dr. Claire shares about her experiences serving in North Africa during a Connection Meeting on July 16 at Parkway Church, Clinton. (Photo credit: Hope Joy Owens)

IMB missionary shares Gospel through storytelling in North Africa

July 29, 2025

Ritchie encourages community outreach ahead of Impact Training events

(Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

Ritchie encourages community outreach ahead of Impact Training events

July 25, 2025

‘All in His hands’: Choctaw mission team brings VBS to isolated Dakota community

(Photo credit: Darnell Willis)

‘All in His hands’: Choctaw mission team brings VBS to isolated Dakota community

July 23, 2025

Super Summer’s eternal impact lasts beyond weeklong camp

More than 1000 participants gathered for Super Summer on the campus of Mississippi College in Clinton July 8-12. (Photo credit: Brandon Allen)

Super Summer’s eternal impact lasts beyond weeklong camp

July 18, 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).