- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 February 5, 2024

5 ways to communicate to the ‘Nones’ — who aren’t listening

5 ways to communicate to the ‘Nones’ — who aren’t listening

February 5, 2024

According to the latest Pew Research, the “Nones” are growing. These unchurched individuals aren’t actively seeking a church, which means engaging them requires a careful and thoughtful…

Research reveals many non-Christians consider Bible divinely inspired

Research reveals many non-Christians consider Bible divinely inspired

February 2, 2024

2024 State Evangelism Conference sets the stage for personal revival

The William Carey University Worship Choir and Orchestra led the congregation Sunday evening. (Photo Credit: Bart Lambright)

2024 State Evangelism Conference sets the stage for personal revival

February 1, 2024

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Call to Me, and I will answer you

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Call to Me, and I will answer you

February 1, 2024

IN THE MARGINS: When God doesn’t fix things

IN THE MARGINS: When God doesn’t fix things

January 31, 2024

Clergy Act advances from House
Ways and Means Committee
DALLAS – On Dec. 10 the House Ways and Means Committee advanced the Clergy Act, H.R. 227, in a bipartisan, unanimous vote. The Clergy Act would provide ministers who opted out of Social Security a one-time window to opt back in. The bipartisan legislation was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by California Congressmen Vince Fong and Mike Thompson, and has gained the support of several co-sponsors. The legislation is supported by GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention and other leaders from a wide variety of large and historic denominational benefit boards. In a news release issued by Rep. Fong’s office, GuideStone President Hance Dilbeck expressed gratitude to Fong for his leadership. The Clergy Act would create a two-year window beginning in 2029 that would allow eligible ministers who have opted out of Social Security to revoke their exemption and begin contributing. Ministers must still meet the standard 10-year contribution requirement to earn full retired-worker benefits, receiving benefits proportional to their contributions.