- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 June 3, 2024

SBC presidential election candidates overview

David Allen, Bruce Frank, Mike Keahbone, Jared Moore, Clint Pressley, and Dan Spencer (Photo credit: The Baptist Paper)

SBC presidential election candidates overview

June 3, 2024

By The Baptist Paper As of last count, this year’s Southern Baptist Convention presidential election will feature six candidates: David Allen, Bruce Frank, Mike Keahbone,…

Former IMB missionary kid shares how VBS brought her to Jesus

Former IMB missionary kid shares how VBS brought her to Jesus

May 31, 2024

Peach Creek celebrates 175th anniversary

Jim Ray (right), representing the Mississippi Baptist Historical Commission, presents an anniversary certificate to Peach Creek Church pastor Tracy Reed.

Peach Creek celebrates 175th anniversary

May 31, 2024

IMB set to employ digital strategy at Olympics, responders needed

IMB missionaries will employ multiple strategies for Gospel sharing during the Paris Olympics, one of which is a digital engagement strategy. (Photo credit: IMB)

IMB set to employ digital strategy at Olympics, responders needed

May 30, 2024

Mississippi Worship and Media Conference slated for July 25

Mississippi Worship and Media Conference slated for July 25

May 29, 2024

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).