- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 October 13, 2022

Study aid from Logos, MBCB now available for bivo pastors

Study aid from Logos, MBCB now available for bivo pastors

October 13, 2022

By John PaceCorrespondent At the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board (MBCB), we know that bivocational pastors in our churches are such a very important part of…

Pastors express concern over effects of nation’s economy

Pastors express concern over effects of nation’s economy

October 12, 2022

Explore the Bible: October 16

October 12, 2022

Bible Studies for Life: October 16

October 12, 2022

Leland Speed Scholarship at MC to cover full tuition

LELAND SPEED SCHOLARSHIP — Blake Thompson (left), president of Mississippi College in Clinton, announces the full-tuition scholarship program named in honor of Leland R. Speed, longtime supporter of the Baptist-affiliated university in Clinton. Joining Thompson for the Oct. 10 announcement on the Clinton campus were Speed’s widow Bessie (second from left), along with her son Warren (right) and his wife Marla (second from right). (Photo credit: Mississippi College)

Leland Speed Scholarship at MC to cover full tuition

October 11, 2022

GuideStone announces release
of its Ministers’ Tax Guide
GuideStone^® has released its most popular annual publication, the 2025 Ministers’ Tax Guide for 2024 Returns prepared by Richard Hammar, available now for GuideStone members. The tax guide includes tax highlights for 2024 — such as annual contribution limits and standard business mileage rates — along with step-by-step filing instructions for ministers’ personal taxes and comprehensive examples and sample forms. Additionally, GuideStone ministry partners and church administrators have access to the annual Federal Reporting Requirements for Churches.This publication is included in the full tax guide or as a separate electronic copy. GuideStone members can receive both free resources by visiting GuideStone.org or can request a free printed copy of the tax guide by calling 1-888-98-GUIDE (1-888-984-8433) (printed copies are limited). The guide was again written this year by Richard Hammar, a noted CPA, attorney and widely published author who specializes in legal and tax issues for ministers. “Ministers’ taxes have their own unique challenges and opportunities,” said GuideStone President Hance Dilbeck. “The annual tax guide is one more opportunity for us to come alongside our members to help them achieve financial resilience so they can focus on their vital Kingdom calling.”