JACKSON, Miss. (Special) – The Executive Committee of the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board (MBCB) on Oct. 17 elevated Tony Martin, associate editor of The Baptist Record, to the position of editor upon the retirement of William Perkins on October 31 after nearly 32 years of service at the Record.
Megan Young, MBCB lead graphic designer and the Record’s layout specialist for 11 years, was selected to replace Martin as associate editor of the 149-year-old news journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention.
“Bro. Tony has served the Convention for over 23 years in the position of associate editor and has a proven track record that I believe will continue to serve the Convention well,” said Shawn Parker, MBCB executive director-treasurer, in presenting Martin to the Executive Committee.
“Bro. Tony has solid journalistic abilities, coupled with a strong working knowledge of modern communication technologies,” he said.
In recommending Young to the Executive Committee for the position of associate editor, Parker said, “Her verbal and written communication skills, coupled with her artistic abilities and computer proficiencies, are ideal for the proposed position. Additionally, Ms. Young’s experience in the world of secular newsprint has consistently proven beneficial during her time of service.”
Martin holds a master of arts in religious education degree (1980) with an emphasis in youth ministry from Southwestern Seminary in Ft. Worth, and a bachelor of science degree (1977) with a dual major in journalism and speech/theater from Troy University in Troy, Ala.
An Elba, Ala. native, Martin served churches and ministries in Tennessee, Florida, and Georgia prior to a stint as minister of education at First Church, McComb. He is a member of Liberty Church, Flowood.
Young is a graduate of the University of Georgia in Athens with a bachelor of arts (2008) in journalism degree. A native of Fayetteville, Ga., she served as copy editor and layout designer for Gannett Company, Inc. in Monroe, La., prior to coming to MBCB. She holds a number of awards from the Baptist Communicators Association.
“It has been my prayer that Dr. Parker and the Executive Committee would be open to the leading of the Lord in filling these two critical positions in the life of the Mississippi Baptist Convention,” said Perkins. “I can report today to the loyal readers of the Record that is the case. The Record is in good hands.”
Martin may be contacted at tmartin@mbcb.org. Young may contacted at myoung@mbcb.org. Perkins may be contacted at wperkins@mbcb.org. After October 31, Perkins may contacted at perk007@bellsouth.net.
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