- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 August 26, 2025

Explore the Bible: August 31

August 26, 2025

God’s Presence • Psalm 42:1-11 By Philip Price Every morning the children of Israel gathered to worship. Yet, on this day, the early sunlight revealed an…

Bible Studies for Life: August 31

Bible Studies for Life: August 31

August 26, 2025

IN THE MARGINS: Absent from the body, present with the Lord

IN THE MARGINS: Absent from the body, present with the Lord

August 24, 2025

Supreme Court allows Mississippi to require age verification on social media — for now

Supreme Court, Washington, D.C. (Photo credit: AP/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Supreme Court allows Mississippi to require age verification on social media — for now

August 22, 2025

Hispanic Women’s Retreat inspires godly love for family and community

(Photo credit: Lindsey Williams)

Hispanic Women’s Retreat inspires godly love for family and community

August 20, 2025

SEBTS president Akin
announces retirement
WAKE FOREST, N.C. — Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary President Daniel L. Akin announced today (Oct. 14) he will retire from the role at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. His official retirement date is July 31, 2026. Akin, Southeastern’s longest serving president, made the announcement in a chapel service during the SEBTS Board of Trustees annual fall visit. Reflecting on more than 21 years as president, Akin acknowledged his gratitude to the Lord and to the Southeastern family while also expressing confidence in the direction and leadership of the Southern Baptist Convention’s East Coast seminary.

Lottie Moon, Annie Armstrong
offerings surpass $278 million
NASHVILLE — Southern Baptists continue to prioritize pushing back lostness through missions, marking another strong year of generous giving to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. When the books closed on the SBC’s 2024-25 fiscal year Sept. 30, the Lottie offering totaled $207.2 million, and the Annie offering totaled $71.1 million, the second highest ever. The continued faithfulness in giving through both the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions demonstrates Southern Baptists’ unwavering commitment to the Great Commission, SBC missions leaders said.