- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 August 14, 2025

IN THE MARGINS: When God breaks you

August 14, 2025

By Tony MartinEditor I’ve heard people pray, “God, break me.” That’s a gutsy prayer. And it’s an ill-advised one if you don’t mean business. We…

Significant changes to the Mississippi Baptist Convention meeting October 28-29

Broadmoor Church, Madison (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

Significant changes to the Mississippi Baptist Convention meeting October 28-29

August 13, 2025

New Collegiate Ministries Consultant Phillips shares journey of ministry calling

Mandy Phillips with husband, Josh, and their two children. (Photo credit: Mandy Phillips)

New Collegiate Ministries Consultant Phillips shares journey of ministry calling

August 12, 2025

Authentic community engagement highlighted at Literacy Missions/CJC conference

Michelle Barnes, Joyce Wilson, and Trish MacDonald, volunteers from Handsboro Church, Gulfport, participated in the State Literacy Missions and Christian Women’s/Men’s Job Corps Conference held July 24-26 at Garaywa Camp & Conference Center in Clinton. (Photo credit: Megan Young)

Authentic community engagement highlighted at Literacy Missions/CJC conference

August 12, 2025

Explore the Bible: August 17

Explore the Bible: August 17

August 12, 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.