Posts published in “Mississippi”

Evangelism Conference celebrates return, rekindles friendships

EARNEST PRAYER – Participants in the 2022 Mississippi Baptist State Evangelism Conference January 30-31 at Northcrest Church, Meridian, kneel to pray at the altar. (Photo credit: Tony Martin)

Evangelism Conference celebrates return, rekindles friendships

February 18, 2022

By Tony MartinAssociate Editor More than 1,400 people attended the 2022 Mississippi Baptist State Evangelism Conference January 30-31 at Northcrest Church, Meridian, a welcome return…

Pro-lifers, some states looking to take quick action if U.S. Supreme Court strikes down abortion based on Mississippi case

PRO-LIFERS GATHER – Supporters of the pro-life movement congregate on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 1 as the oral hearing for the Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case from Mississippi is conducted inside. (Photo credit: Rena Schild/Shutterstock.com)

Pro-lifers, some states looking to take quick action if U.S. Supreme Court strikes down abortion based on Mississippi case

February 18, 2022

Central Hills Retreat recruiting 2022 summer staff

Central Hills Retreat recruiting 2022 summer staff

February 17, 2022

Call goes out for volunteers to staff evangelism booth at Dixie National

WAITING TO WITNESS – Scotty Cooper (left), pastor of Cooperville Church, Morton, and Smokey McAlpin, member of Grace Church, Brandon, scan the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson for the opportunity to share Christ with attendees and participants at the 2021 Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo. (Photo credit: Tony Martin)

Call goes out for volunteers to staff evangelism booth at Dixie National

February 9, 2022

Moore takes on role of consultant for chaplain ministry

FUTURE AVIATOR – Shane Moore (right) keeps a watchful eye on son Caleb as he sizes up one of the aircraft assigned to the Mississippi Air National Guard, where Shane serves as chaplain for the 186th Air Refueling Wing. (Photo credit: Shane Moore)

Moore takes on role of consultant for chaplain ministry

February 8, 2022

Clergy Act advances from House
Ways and Means Committee
DALLAS – On Dec. 10 the House Ways and Means Committee advanced the Clergy Act, H.R. 227, in a bipartisan, unanimous vote. The Clergy Act would provide ministers who opted out of Social Security a one-time window to opt back in. The bipartisan legislation was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by California Congressmen Vince Fong and Mike Thompson, and has gained the support of several co-sponsors. The legislation is supported by GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention and other leaders from a wide variety of large and historic denominational benefit boards. In a news release issued by Rep. Fong’s office, GuideStone President Hance Dilbeck expressed gratitude to Fong for his leadership. The Clergy Act would create a two-year window beginning in 2029 that would allow eligible ministers who have opted out of Social Security to revoke their exemption and begin contributing. Ministers must still meet the standard 10-year contribution requirement to earn full retired-worker benefits, receiving benefits proportional to their contributions.