- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 May 10, 2024

Disaster relief update following May 9-10 storms

Disaster relief update following May 9-10 storms

May 10, 2024

By Hubert YatesDirector, Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief From Columbus/Lowndes: Effects of last night’s storms have left trees and powerlines down. However, damage to homes and…

IN THE MARGINS: Mental health and ministering with compassion

IN THE MARGINS: Mental health and ministering with compassion

May 9, 2024

Southern Baptist baptisms and attendance grow, membership decline slows

Southern Baptist baptisms and attendance grow, membership decline slows

May 8, 2024

Mississippi Baptists plan fellowship during upcoming Southern Baptist Convention

Mississippi Baptists gather together during the Mississippi Baptist Fellowship at the 2023 Southern Baptist Convention in New Orleans. (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

Mississippi Baptists plan fellowship during upcoming Southern Baptist Convention

May 8, 2024

Explore the Bible: May 12

Explore the Bible: May 12

May 8, 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).