- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 June 24, 2025

Bible Studies for Life: June 29

June 24, 2025

John the Baptizer: A faith that challenges others • Matthew 3:1-12 By Becky Brown The Old Testament is a massive billboard with a big, red arrow…

Explore the Bible: June 29

Explore the Bible: June 29

June 24, 2025

‘You’re bringing the church to us’: Delta church ministers through free clothes shop

Lord of Glory Church does a clothing giveaway in the community. (Photo credit: Wilson Ramsey)

‘You’re bringing the church to us’: Delta church ministers through free clothes shop

June 23, 2025

Retired pastors and their widows to be honored on Mission:Dignity Sunday

Retired pastors and their widows to be honored on Mission:Dignity Sunday

June 20, 2025

Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law banning gender transition treatment for minors

Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law banning gender transition treatment for minors

June 19, 2025

SEBTS president Akin
announces retirement
WAKE FOREST, N.C. — Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary President Daniel L. Akin announced today (Oct. 14) he will retire from the role at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. His official retirement date is July 31, 2026. Akin, Southeastern’s longest serving president, made the announcement in a chapel service during the SEBTS Board of Trustees annual fall visit. Reflecting on more than 21 years as president, Akin acknowledged his gratitude to the Lord and to the Southeastern family while also expressing confidence in the direction and leadership of the Southern Baptist Convention’s East Coast seminary.

Lottie Moon, Annie Armstrong
offerings surpass $278 million
NASHVILLE — Southern Baptists continue to prioritize pushing back lostness through missions, marking another strong year of generous giving to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. When the books closed on the SBC’s 2024-25 fiscal year Sept. 30, the Lottie offering totaled $207.2 million, and the Annie offering totaled $71.1 million, the second highest ever. The continued faithfulness in giving through both the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions demonstrates Southern Baptists’ unwavering commitment to the Great Commission, SBC missions leaders said.