- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 May 21, 2024

Rolling Fork Rising dedicates first home

Rolling Fork Rising (RFR) dedicates its first home on May 15. Pictured from left to right: (back row) Hubert Yates, MSBDR; Blake Hoerman, 84 Lumber; Gwen Holcomb, First Church, Rolling Fork, Ministry Assistant/RFR; Britt Williamson, RFR Chairman/First Church, Rolling Fork, Pastor; Brad Craddock, RFR Construction Manager; and Andy Anderson, RFR; (middle row) Zori Moore, St. Vincent dePaul Case Manager; Emily Carter, RFR; Tracy Harden, RFR; and Tifkessica Wilson, St. Vincent dePaul Case Manager; (front row) Kylie Carter, Venisha Carter, and Derrick Carter.

Rolling Fork Rising dedicates first home

May 21, 2024

Rolling Fork Rising, a local nonprofit with the goal of rebuilding Rolling Fork in the aftermath of the March 24, 2023, F4 tornado that tore…

Making history with healing hands: Blue Mountain to graduate first class of nursing students in August

The first class of the Blue Mountain Christian University (BMCU) School of Nursing will graduate August 2. (Photo credit: Thomas Magers II)

Making history with healing hands: Blue Mountain to graduate first class of nursing students in August

May 17, 2024

FIRST PERSON: Does church attendance really matter?

(Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

FIRST PERSON: Does church attendance really matter?

May 17, 2024

IN THE MARGINS: The unseen foundation – hope in the midst of ruins

The former First Christian Church in downtown Jackson (Photo credit: Tony Martin)

IN THE MARGINS: The unseen foundation – hope in the midst of ruins

May 16, 2024

Mississippi Baptists continue trek to sexual abuse prevention

Greg S. Love, MinistrySafe Co-Founder, leads the Church Safety for Minors Workshop morning session May 14 at Countrywood Church, Byram. (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

Mississippi Baptists continue trek to sexual abuse prevention

May 15, 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).