- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 November 3, 2022

Half of churchgoers prefer congregation that shares their political views, study shows

Half of churchgoers prefer congregation that shares their political views, study shows

November 3, 2022

By Aaron EarlsLifeway Research As churchgoers head to the ballot box for midterm elections, most expect the rest of their congregation to be voting the…

Mississippi church commits to ‘more thorough response’ for 1980s abuse case

Mississippi church commits to ‘more thorough response’ for 1980s abuse case

November 2, 2022

Explore the Bible: November 6

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Bible Studies for Life: November 6

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Messengers pass 2023 Cooperative Program budget increase

BIVO OF THE YEAR – Richie Hatcher (right), pastor of Palmer Church, Ripley, is recognized as the Mississippi Baptist Bivocational Pastor of the Year by John Pace, director of leadership at the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board, during the fourth and final session of the 2022 Mississippi Baptist Convention Annual Meeting Oct. 26 at First Church, Jackson. Hatcher, a graduate of Baptist-affiliated Blue Mountain College in Blue Mountain, has been a history teacher at Ripley High School for 17 years. (Photo credit: William Perkins)

Messengers pass 2023 Cooperative Program budget increase

October 27, 2022

MSBDR responds to storm
damage in North Mississippi
Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief (MSBDR) has deployed Assessors/Chaplain teams using local resources in Tate, Desoto, Marshall, Benton, and Tippah Counties. This area was hit by at least two tornadoes and high straight line winds Wednesday night. Damage is concentrated near Senatobia (app. 25 homes), Slayden (75 homes), and Three Forks/Walnut Lakes (20 homes). All numbers are preliminary estimates. In addition, the Benton/Tippah Association Chainsaw Team had begun meeting debris removal needs in the Three Forks area but was forced to stop by deteriorating weather conditions on Thursday. Conditions are more favorable today but are forecast to return to storms late today and tomorrow. Heavy rains have also affected ground conditions limiting the use of heavy equipment. As a result of the conditions and the severe weather forecast, MSBDR is slowing the response of additional Chainsaw personnel until early next week. In the meantime, MSBDR has requested the LaBelle Haven Feeding Team (LHBC/Desoto-Tate) prepare 500 meals in support of direct feeding through Slayden Baptist Church for lunch on Friday. The American Red Cross will begin feeding through their network Friday evening.