- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 February 18, 2025

Bible Studies for Life: February 23

February 18, 2025

The Gathering for Worship • Hebrews 10:19-25; 13:12-15 By Sydney Charlton We need each other. Songs have been written about it, philosophers have studied it,…

The Cooperative Program: A brief history

Under the leadership of George W. Truett, the SBC launched the "75 million campaign" to raise more funds for mission work. Here, Truett addresses messengers to the convention in Washington, D.C. (Photo credit: Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives)

The Cooperative Program: A brief history

February 17, 2025

Ukrainian WCU student relies on faith while in different cultures

Daniel Ibrahimov, a junior at William Carey University in Hattiesburg, spent his summer working with IMB missionaries in Australia. (Photo credit: IMB)

Ukrainian WCU student relies on faith while in different cultures

February 13, 2025

IN THE MARGINS: You’re being manipulated

IN THE MARGINS: You’re being manipulated

February 12, 2025

Explore the Bible: February 16

Explore the Bible: February 16

February 12, 2025

Deacon killed in shooting
after church Easter egg hunt
GULFPORT (CBS News) — A Mississippi deacon suffered fatal injuries in a shooting that broke out Saturday after an Easter egg hunt hosted by his church, according to the church and local police. Empowerment Ministries Christian Center, which describes itself as a non-denominational ministry located in Gulfport, identified the deacon as Eddie Shed, who also served as its head of security. The church said the shooting was not carried out by anyone affiliated with its ministry, and Shed was killed while attempting to intervene. Gunfire erupted at around 2:05 p.m. local time. The Easter egg hunt had been held in Gulfport's Jack and Florence Goldin Park, according to the Gulfport Police Department. In a news release, the department said a child custody dispute prompted the shooting, and the suspect "reportedly brandished a firearm and opened fire, striking two individuals who were attempting to deescalate (sic) the argument." Witnesses told CBS News affiliate WLOX that Shed had stepped in to protect children in the vicinity once the shooting started. He was pronounced dead at the scene.