- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 August 30, 2022

Jackson churches should be alert to water system crisis during State of Emergency

Jackson churches should be alert to water system crisis during State of Emergency

August 30, 2022

JACKSON, Miss. (Special) — Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has declared a State of Emergency and activated the National Guard to help distribute potablewater in response to the collapsing public…

ADF seeks signatures opposing ‘Respect for Marriage Act’

ADF seeks signatures opposing ‘Respect for Marriage Act’

August 30, 2022

MAGNOLIA MINDS: United we stand

MAGNOLIA MINDS: United we stand

August 26, 2022

Study reveals pay, benefits lagging for pastors, minsterial staff

Study reveals pay, benefits lagging for pastors, minsterial staff

August 26, 2022

FIRST PERSON: Being part of the greatest story ever told

Jeremiah Worten (standing at right with microphone) speaks to a group while serving as a summer missionary in Guam.

FIRST PERSON: Being part of the greatest story ever told

August 25, 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.”