- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 September 3, 2025

Explore the Bible: September 7

September 3, 2025

The Journey • Numbers 9:15-23 By Rick Henson One Sunday, I took a remote control into the pulpit. There, as an illustration, I repeatedly pressed the…

Bible Studies for Life: September 7

Bible Studies for Life: September 7

September 3, 2025

First Church, Gulfport, repays NC volunteers after Helene

Members of First Church, Gulfport, work on a home in Spruce Pine, N.C., on Aug. 19. (Photo credit: Jimmy Stewart)

First Church, Gulfport, repays NC volunteers after Helene

September 2, 2025

From devastation to hope: The enduring legacy of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief 20 years after Katrina

Hurricane Katrina evacuees were spread across the Gulf Coast. Here, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers prepare a meal in Meridian. In total, SBDR volunteers prepared 14.6 million meals in the response. (Photo credit: John Swain/NAMB)

From devastation to hope: The enduring legacy of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief 20 years after Katrina

August 29, 2025

‘Blessed Be Your Name’: Twenty years later, First Church, Biloxi, pastors reflect on Katrina

(Photo credit: First Church, Biloxi)

‘Blessed Be Your Name’: Twenty years later, First Church, Biloxi, pastors reflect on Katrina

August 28, 2025

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).