- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 September 30, 2024

MSBDR deploys teams in response to Hurricane Helene

MSBDR deploys teams in response to Hurricane Helene

September 30, 2024

By Hubert YatesMS Disaster Relief Director The first teams from Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief (MSBDR) are deploying to assist Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief (GABDR) in…

Bryant Wright discusses the unique benefits, challenges of longtime pastorates

Bryant Wright (second from right), Send Relief president, and a local partner share a message of hope with a family of Syrian refugees in 2023. (Photo credit: IMB)

Bryant Wright discusses the unique benefits, challenges of longtime pastorates

September 27, 2024

81 baptized in Lake Serene outdoor baptism service

Drew Chapman, Next Steps and Outreach Pastor of Temple Church, Hattiesburg, baptizes a member during their annual outdoor baptism service Sept. 22 in Lake Serene. (Photo credit: Temple Church)

81 baptized in Lake Serene outdoor baptism service

September 26, 2024

Hurricane Helene set to make landfall in Florida Panhandle

(Photo credit: NOAA)

Hurricane Helene set to make landfall in Florida Panhandle

September 26, 2024

IN THE MARGINS: Fifty years later, can people really change?

IN THE MARGINS: Fifty years later, can people really change?

September 25, 2024

Wisconsin Baptists extend
prayers to those affected
by Madison school shooting
MADISON, Wis. (BP) — A shooting at a Christian school that left three dead, including the shooter, has prompted calls for prayer by local churches. “My heart is breaking right now,” Pastor Bob Ray of East Madison Baptist Church began in an email this afternoon to his congregation. “… Pray for God’s healing power for those who have been wounded, for God’s comfort, for families who have lost loved ones, and for all the students, staff, and families who have been traumatized.” Ray’s wife, Carla, teaches at a nearby public school and has at least two coworkers whose children attend Abundant Life Christian School. “I am also sure many of you know families who have been directly affected,” he wrote. In addition to the three deceased, six more were injured. It is believed the shooter was a student at the school.