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Bible Studies for Life: February 16

Bible Studies for Life: February 16

February 12, 2025

The Lifestyle of Worship • Colossians 3:1-5, 12-17 By Sydney Charlton I’ve lived in southern states my entire life. Church steeples and worship centers aren’t…

Ezell encourages ‘leap forward’ as NAMB trustees meet in Los Angeles

In his address to the North American Mission Board (NAMB) Board of Trustees, NAMB president Kevin Ezell shared ministry updates and expressed the urgent need to push forward with even greater strides and avoid settling for only incremental progress in taking the gospel to North America. NAMB's Board of Trustees met Feb. 3-4 in Long Beach, California. (Photo credit: NAMB)

Ezell encourages ‘leap forward’ as NAMB trustees meet in Los Angeles

February 11, 2025

‘Together for the Nations’ connects MS churches with missionaries

A panel of pastors and mission leaders speak during the Together for the Nations event held at First Church, Madison, on Feb. 1. From left to right: Mike Lazenby, Nathan Taylor, Lowell Walker, Anthony Britt, Chad McCord, and Kenzie Flippo. (Photo credit: Tanner Cade)

‘Together for the Nations’ connects MS churches with missionaries

February 10, 2025

Christian Action Commission hosts legislative prayer breakfast

Philip Gunn, former speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives, speaks at the CAC's annual legislative prayer breakfast Feb. 5. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

Christian Action Commission hosts legislative prayer breakfast

February 7, 2025

IN THE MARGINS: Well, THAT didn’t work — when God redirects our steps

IN THE MARGINS: Well, THAT didn’t work — when God redirects our steps

February 5, 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.