- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 July 25, 2025

Ritchie encourages community outreach ahead of Impact Training events

Ritchie encourages community outreach ahead of Impact Training events

July 25, 2025

By Mississippi Baptist Convention Board Staff Clint Ritchie, former Mississippi pastor and current Community Missions Strategist for the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, joined the Mississippi…

FIRST-PERSON: The day the ‘Prince of Darkness’ died

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FIRST-PERSON: The day the ‘Prince of Darkness’ died

July 24, 2025

‘All in His hands’: Choctaw mission team brings VBS to isolated Dakota community

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‘All in His hands’: Choctaw mission team brings VBS to isolated Dakota community

July 23, 2025

IN THE MARGINS: When sin won’t stay hidden

IN THE MARGINS: When sin won’t stay hidden

July 22, 2025

Explore the Bible: July 27

Explore the Bible: July 27

July 22, 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).