- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 July 12, 2024

Christian Leadership Institute develops young leaders of tomorrow

The Christian Leadership Institute (CLI) welcomed 48 students July 8-12 to the campus of Blue Mountain Christian University for a week of intensive leadership training.

Christian Leadership Institute develops young leaders of tomorrow

July 12, 2024

By Tony MartinEditor The Christian Leadership Institute (CLI), a leadership development ministry for young people sponsored by the Christian Action Commission of the Mississippi Baptist…

MS Baptist Disaster Relief, other organizations respond to Beryl

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MS Baptist Disaster Relief, other organizations respond to Beryl

July 12, 2024

Summer Music and Arts Camp for Kids celebrates Christmas in July

Summer Music and Arts Camp for Kids campers sing in a large group during rehearsals in preparation for the Friday evening concert. (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

Summer Music and Arts Camp for Kids celebrates Christmas in July

July 11, 2024

IN THE MARGINS: Down and out

IN THE MARGINS: Down and out

July 10, 2024

‘Long process’ ahead: Louisiana church destroyed by Tropical Storm Beryl

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‘Long process’ ahead: Louisiana church destroyed by Tropical Storm Beryl

July 9, 2024

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.